EPA Cleaner Trucks Initiative Update
EPA is developing the Cleaner Trucks Initiative to tackle NOx emissions from new heavy-duty trucks. The ANPR was signed to gather feedback, with plans for NPRM in late Spring 2020. The program aims for nationwide emissions reductions through aligning with CARB, modernizing requirements, and enhancing compliance and enforcement.
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Informal document GRPE-80-33 80th GRPE, 14-17 January 2020 Agenda item 15 EPA Update on the Cleaner Trucks Initiative 80thSession of the GRPE Geneva, January 16, 2020 Michael Olechiw US EPA -Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Overview EPA is developing a new rulemaking, the Cleaner Trucks Initiative, to address NOx emissions from new heavy-duty trucks and engines January 6, Administrator Wheeler signed an Advance Notice of Proposed Rule (ANPR) The ANPR presents our early thinking and solicits feedback from stakeholders to inform our proposal We invite you to submit comments during our 30-day comment period following publication We are targeting a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in late Spring 2020, followed by a Final Rulemaking approximately a year later More information is on our Cleaner Trucks Initiative webpage https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/cleaner-trucks-initiative
CTI ANPR Summary The ANPR includes The ANPR does NOT include Background and motivation Potential stringency of future standards Technologies we are evaluating Assessment of costs Test programs we have initiated Quantitative societal impacts (i.e., air quality, economic, environmental, health) Compliance provisions we are considering Requests for comment + data to inform our proposal
Program Elements Introduced in the CTI ANPR Nationwide Emissions Reductions Work to closely align California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Federal long-term programs Continue technical coordination with CARB and industry Ensure In-Use Emissions Reductions Update laboratory-based certification tests and in-use testing protocol to cover a broader range of operation Identify regulatory useful life and emission warranty periods that reflect current operating life Streamline & Modernize Requirements Explore opportunities to reduce engine manufacturer burden while ensuring continued protection for public health and the environment Effective EPA Compliance & Enforcement Introduce novel approaches to warranty, serviceability, and remanufacturing that may reduce the temptation to tamper Utilize onboard data streams to identify emissions compliance concerns early
Near-Term Opportunities to Engage ANPR Comment Period 30-day comment period begins when the ANPR is published in the Federal Register EPA posted a pre-publication version of the Federal Register notice on our webpage CTI webpage for more information https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/cleaner-trucks-initiative CTI Docket for supplemental materials and to submit comments www.regulations.gov Docket number EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0055 NOTE: the docket will be available at time of publication
EPA-OTAQ Points of Contact for CTI CTI Rulemaking Team Leads Jessica Brakora, Brakora.Jessica@epa.gov, 734-214-4936 Christy Parsons, Parsons.Christy@epa.gov, 734-214-4243 James Sanchez, Sanchez.James@epa.gov,734-214-4439 Assessment & Standards Division s Heavy-Duty Onroad & Nonroad Center Brian Nelson, Director, Nelson.Brian@epa.gov, 734-214-4278 Assessment & Standards Division Bill Charmley, Director, Charmley.William@epa.gov, 734-214-4466 Kathryn Sargeant, Deputy Director, Sargeant.Kathryn@epa.gov, 734-214-4441
