SWCV Regulatory Documents and Advisories

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Regulatory Documents

Regarding

Final Regulation Order Along With All Related Reports Regulatory documents for the control measure for diesel particulate matter from on-road heavy-duty residential and commercial solid waste collection vehicles.

Advisories

Regarding

Advisory on the Delay or Suspension of the Installation of Particulate Matter (PM) FiltersMSC Mail-Out 11-29 has been posted to address compliance when a manufacturer of a verified diesel PM filter suspends sales and installations of a PM filter, or requires its removal for a particular engine family.
Mail-Out #MSC 08-30-Failure of Component(s) of Verified DECS Past The Warranty Period 10.08 What do I do when my verified diesel emission control strategy (DECS) fails outside the warranty period? The advisory outlines what to do if a failure occurs outside of the warranty period.
Mail-Out #MSC 08-28-Importance Of Proper Maintenance Of Diesel Engines Equipped With Retrofit Devices 10.08 This advisory provides guidance to owners and operators of diesel vehicles and equipment on the importance of following good engine maintenance practices, in particular, engines that are equipped with retrofit devices. More information, including information on the use of alternative diesel fuels and fuel additives in engines equipped with diesel emissions control strategies may be found in the advisory. 
Mail-Out #MSC 08-26-Deadline for Installation of DECS that do not comply with the 2009 Nitrogen Dioxide Emission Limit 9.08  Effective January 1, 2009, only DECS that comply with the 2009 nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emission limit in the verification procedure will be considered verified. DECS that currently meet the 2009 NO2 emission limit are indicated by a “+” in the Currently Verified DECS Table.
Enforcement Advisory Number 379- Alternative Diesel Fuels and Fuel Additives in Engines with DECS 8.08 This advisory details the use of alternative diesel fuels and fuel additives in engines equipped with DECS. Diesel emissions control strategies (DECS) are used to control exhaust from diesel fleets. The ARB’s verification procedure requires that a DECS manufacturer specify the fuel necessary for proper functioning of the DECS. Use of any alternative diesel fuels and/or fuel additives not specifically listed in the DECS verification Executive Order is illegal and strictly prohibited.

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