Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Reduction

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
62-285.420: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Reduction

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 34 No. 21, May 23, 2008 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

The department is making changes to the above-referenced rulemaking due to written comments received at hearing. The changes to Rule 62-285.420, F.A.C., include changes to provide an exemption for operation of cargo refrigeration units and for idling during normal waste collection operations. The effective date of the rule is deferred to allow time for education of the industry and development of enforcement guidance by the department.

62-285.420 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Reduction.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Exemptions. The idling restriction of subsection 62-285.420(2), F.A.C., shall not apply:

(a) through (e) No change.

(f) If idling is necessary to accomplish work for which the vehicle was designed, other than propulsion transporting goods, for example: collecting solid waste or recyclable material; controlling cargo temperature; or operating a lift, crane, pump, drill, hoist, mixer, or other auxiliary equipment other than a heater or air conditioner;

(g) through (h) No change.

(4) Effective Date. The effective date of Rule 62-285.420, F.A.C., shall be December 15, 2008.

Specific Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.031, 403.061 FS. History–New_______.