Friday, October 30, 2009

ARB's new diesel regs have you confused?

Take advantage of the free on-line interactive webcast training by the Air Resources Board (ARB) on regulations that affect diesel truck, bus, and off-road diesel vehicle owners.

This is a reminder that Course #512 will be webcast on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and will be webcast one last time on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Course #512, Diesel Regulation Overview, provides a summary of the requirements and deadlines for several regulations, and includes information about exhaust retrofits and funding opportunities.
The following are the topic that will be covered:

  • Traditional Diesel Programs
    • Periodic Smoke Inspection/Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program
    • Idling
    • Engine Emission Control Labels
  • Truck and Bus Regulation
  • Drayage Truck Regulation
  • Heavy-Duty Vehicle Green House Gas Reduction Regulation
  • Transport Refrigeration Unit Regulation
  • In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation
  • Diesel Emission Control Strategies (diesel exhaust retrofits)
  • Funding Opportunities

Also, provided as part of the course are direct phone and website contacts for follow-up questions. Registration provides you with access to the course and allows you to review it at a
later date. Sign-up now. It is free.
To get more information and register for these and future courses go to:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/training/courses.php?course=512