PUBLIC WORKSHOPPUBLIC WORKSHOPSTATEWIDE DIESEL STATEWIDE DIESEL

ENGINE IDLE ENGINE IDLE REDUCTION STANDARDREDUCTION STANDARD

August 23, 2007August 23, 2007

Department of Environmental ProtectionDepartment of Environmental ProtectionDivision of Air Resource ManagementDivision of Air Resource Management

ExecutiveExecutive OrderOrder 07-12707-127

Establishing Immediate Actions to Establishing Immediate Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions within Floridawithin Florida

DEP to develop rules to achieve………DEP to develop rules to achieve………

• Adoption of a statewide diesel engine idle Adoption of a statewide diesel engine idle reduction standard.reduction standard.

ImpactsImpacts ofof IdlingIdling

Wastes fuelWastes fuel• Burns 1 gallon per hour while alternatives like Burns 1 gallon per hour while alternatives like

auxiliary power units consume 10% to 20%auxiliary power units consume 10% to 20%

Increased emissions of greenhouse Increased emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutantsgases and other pollutants

GreenhouseGreenhouse GasGas (GHG)(GHG) ImpactsImpacts

Department of EnergyDepartment of Energy Based on nationwide numbers (500,000 long haul Based on nationwide numbers (500,000 long haul

trucks in review data)trucks in review data)• 1 billion gallons for overnight idling1 billion gallons for overnight idling• 2 billion gallons for workday idling2 billion gallons for workday idling

EPA EstimatesEPA Estimates Emissions from overnight idling alone total 7.6 million Emissions from overnight idling alone total 7.6 million

tons of COtons of CO22

California EstimatesCalifornia Estimates In 2010, sleeper trucks idling emissions areIn 2010, sleeper trucks idling emissions are

estimated at 1 million tons of GHG emissionsestimated at 1 million tons of GHG emissionsper year.per year.

ExecutiveExecutive OrderOrder AllowsAllows

Broad Range of OptionsBroad Range of Options Passenger cars and light trucksPassenger cars and light trucks Commercial busesCommercial buses Heavy trucksHeavy trucks LocomotivesLocomotives Ships at PortShips at Port

CommonCommon StateState IdleIdle ReductionReduction RequirementsRequirements

Target vehicles producing greatest amount Target vehicles producing greatest amount of emissionsof emissions Commercial heavy duty vehicles typically over Commercial heavy duty vehicles typically over

10,000 lbs10,000 lbs• Delivery vehiclesDelivery vehicles• BusesBuses• Tractor TrailerTractor Trailer

Idle time 5 minutesIdle time 5 minutes Idle time is consistent with EPA’s Model State Idle time is consistent with EPA’s Model State

Idling LawIdling Law

Provide ExemptionsProvide Exemptions

CommonCommon IdlingIdling ExemptionsExemptions forfor Heavy-DutyHeavy-Duty VehiclesVehicles

Certain busesCertain buses Tractors with sleeper berths in useTractors with sleeper berths in use Vehicle queuingVehicle queuing Weather or mechanical/safety problemsWeather or mechanical/safety problems MaintenanceMaintenance Power takeoff operationsPower takeoff operations Emergency or Military operationsEmergency or Military operations ADA requirementsADA requirements

California:California: MostMost StringentStringent RequirementsRequirements

First state to restrict idling in sleeper First state to restrict idling in sleeper berth trucksberth trucks 14,000 lbs and over14,000 lbs and over Provisions go into effect January 2008Provisions go into effect January 2008 Subject to the 5 minute idle limitSubject to the 5 minute idle limit

New trucks sold in California required New trucks sold in California required to include automatic engine shut down to include automatic engine shut down featurefeature

EmergingEmerging AreasAreas ofof IdlingIdling ConcernConcern

LocomotivesLocomotives SwitchyardsSwitchyards Worker breaksWorker breaks Crew changesCrew changes

PortsPorts VesselsVessels Cargo handling equipmentCargo handling equipment Trucks and vehiclesTrucks and vehicles Harbor VesselsHarbor Vessels RailRail

IdleIdle ReductionReduction OptionsOptions

Operational practicesOperational practices

Technology and InfrastructureTechnology and Infrastructure

OperationalOperational ChangesChanges

Turn engine off after a set timeTurn engine off after a set time

Scheduling and logistics improvements Scheduling and logistics improvements to reduce idle timesto reduce idle times

TechnologyTechnology OptionsOptions IdentifiedIdentified ByBy OtherOther IdleIdle ReductionReduction ProgramsPrograms

Aux power units (APU).Aux power units (APU). Truck stop electrificationTruck stop electrification

Onboard power systems Onboard power systems Off board power systemsOff board power systems

Integrated power systems in new vehicles Integrated power systems in new vehicles (battery systems)(battery systems)

Fuel fired heatersFuel fired heaters Thermal energy storage systemsThermal energy storage systems Automatic engine shutdown systemAutomatic engine shutdown system

LocomotiveLocomotive && ShippingShipping Port Port TechnologyTechnology

LocomotivesLocomotives Hybrid electric switchyard enginesHybrid electric switchyard engines Automatic engine shut down systemAutomatic engine shut down system

Shipping PortsShipping Ports Shore power infrastructureShore power infrastructure New technologies (e.g., electric cranes, New technologies (e.g., electric cranes,

battery-electric vehicles)battery-electric vehicles)

ConclusionsConclusions

Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles (HDDV)Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles (HDDV) Primary focus of most state idle reduction Primary focus of most state idle reduction

strategiesstrategies LocomotivesLocomotives

Not as many regulatory examplesNot as many regulatory examples More uncertain technologyMore uncertain technology High potential for improvementHigh potential for improvement

Shipping PortsShipping Ports Most programs in developing phaseMost programs in developing phase Complex to regulateComplex to regulate

CommentsComments Scope of regulationScope of regulation

Identification of diesel engines suitable for Identification of diesel engines suitable for inclusioninclusion

Identification of exemptionsIdentification of exemptions Infrastructure needsInfrastructure needs CostsCosts

TechnologyTechnology ImplementationImplementation

Emissions dataEmissions data Avoid negative impacts on overallAvoid negative impacts on overall

air qualityair quality

CommentsComments (continued)(continued)

MailMail CommentsComments toto:: Ms. Sandy BowmanMs. Sandy Bowman Division of Air Resource Management, MS 5510 Division of Air Resource Management, MS 5510 Department of Environmental ProtectionDepartment of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400

cc: Ms Lynn Scearce, Rules Coordinator (same Address)cc: Ms Lynn Scearce, Rules Coordinator (same Address) Or e-mail to: Or e-mail to: sandy.bowman@dep.state.fl.ussandy.bowman@dep.state.fl.us and and

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All comments are public records and will be All comments are public records and will be posted on the Department’s website.posted on the Department’s website.

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