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School Bus Idling School Bus Idling Implementation ReportImplementation Report
Public MeetingPublic Meeting
Fresno, CaliforniaFresno, California
October 28, 2004October 28, 2004
California Environmental Protection Agency
AIR RESOURCES BOARD
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Today’s PresentationToday’s Presentation
Background Information ATCM Requirements Implementation & Outreach Enforcement & Compliance Summary
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BackgroundBackground
Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs) Exposure is a Significant Health Issue in CA
In 1983 Two-Step Process to Address Potential Health Effects from TACs Established in State Law First Step: Risk Assessment or Identification Phase Second Step: Risk Management or Control Phase
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BackgroundBackground In August 1998, ARB Identified Diesel PM as a TAC.
This Marked Completion of the Identification Phase Exposure to Diesel PM is a Health Hazard, Potential
to Cause Cancer and Other Health Problems Children Whose Lungs are Still Developing and the
Elderly are Particularly Susceptible
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Overall Health Impacts of Overall Health Impacts of Diesels in CaliforniaDiesels in California
Annual health impacts 2,900 premature deaths 3,600 hospital admissions 240,000 asthma attacks/respiratory
symptoms 600,000 lost days of work
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Over 1 Million Diesels Over 1 Million Diesels in Californiain California
Population2000
Trucks 700,000Off-roadequipment 500,000Stationary andportable 65,000
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Diesel Risk Reduction PlanDiesel Risk Reduction Plan Established a goal
75% reduction in diesel PM by 2010 85% reduction in diesel PM by 2020 Additional NOx reductions
Four main strategies More stringent new engine standards Assure in-use compliance Cleaner diesel fuel; and alternative fuels Cleanup of existing engines
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Adopted RulesAdopted Rules Cleaner Diesel Fuel Verification Procedure Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Rule Stationary Engine ATCM Truck Refrigeration Unit ATCM Portable Engine ATCM Idling ATCMs
School Bus Heavy-Duty Diesel-Fueled Commercial
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Future RulesFuture Rules Stationary Ag Engines Transit Fleet Vehicles (Non Urban Buses) Intrastate-Locomotive and Harbor Craft Fuel Cargo Handling Equipment (Port/Rail) Public/Private On Road Fleets Public/Private Off Road Fleets Harbor Craft Ocean Vessels
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Airborne Toxic Control Measure Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Limit School Bus Idling and to Limit School Bus Idling and
Idling at SchoolsIdling at Schools
Approved at Approved at
Public MeetingPublic Meeting
December 12, 2002December 12, 2002
California Environmental Protection Agency
AIR RESOURCES BOARD
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Requirements - ApplicabilityRequirements - Applicability
School Transportation School Buses School Pupil Activity Buses Youth Buses General Public Paratransit Buses
Transit Buses Heavy-Duty Vehicles (Other than
Buses)
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Requirements - Requirements - School Transportation VehiclesSchool Transportation Vehicles At Schools or Within 100 Feet of Schools -
Turn engine off upon arrival and restart no more than 30 seconds before departure
At Locations Beyond 100 Feet of a School - Idling not to exceed more than 5 consecutive minutes at each stop
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Requirements - Transit Buses, Requirements - Transit Buses, Other Heavy-Duty VehiclesOther Heavy-Duty Vehicles
At Schools - Turn engine off upon arrival and restart no more than 30 seconds before departure
Within 100 Feet of Schools - No more than 5 minutes of idling
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Requirements - Training and Requirements - Training and RecordkeepingRecordkeeping
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Training
Driver Training Complaint and
Enforcement Action Tracking
Recordkeeping
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Implementation and Outreach -Implementation and Outreach -ARB ActivitiesARB Activities
Maintain and Update Program Website Expanded ARB’s KnowZone Website for
Kids Prepared Articles for Newsletters and
Trade Magazines California Parent-Teacher Association CAPCOA Newsletter California Bus Association
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Outreach- ARB ActivitiesOutreach- ARB Activities
Created and Distributed Outreach Materials Schools School Districts Air Districts Commercial Motor Vehicles
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Training - ARB ActivitiesTraining - ARB Activities
Assisted Department of Education with Instructor Curriculum for School Bus Drivers
Assisted CHP with Questions for School Bus Driver Exams
Incorporated ATCM Information into the Tampering Detection Course Currently offered to Peace Officers
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Training - ARB ActivitiesTraining - ARB Activities(cont’d)(cont’d)
30 In-Service Training Sessions for School Bus Drivers
6 Presentations for School Bus Drivers and Others
220 School Districts Visited 183 School Transportation Offices Visited Statewide School District Survey
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Related ActivitiesRelated Activities
Air Districts Other states - ATCM used as a model
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Enforcement and ComplianceEnforcement and Compliance 10 Complaints Received
On-line Complaint Form 1-800-END-SMOG
On-site Inspections More than 300 School Buses
Spot Checked No Violations
Enforcement Activities Ongoing
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FindingsFindings
Outreach to School Bus Drivers and Others Effective
Minimal Complaints Have Been Received
High Compliance Rate Found During Spot Inspections
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Enforcement Activities Show High Compliance Rate
Reduced Exposure and Associated Cancer and Other Adverse Health Effects
Continue to Monitor Compliance and Provide Outreach to Effected Drivers
SummarySummary