Proposed Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Limit School Bus Idling and Idling at Schools Public Workshop September 2002

Purpose and Focus Describe Process To Date Discuss Comments From Consultation Meetings Present Draft Measure Discuss and Hear Comments on Draft Measure

Background - Process to Date 1983: California Health and Safety Code 2000: Diesel Risk Reduction Plan 2001: Children’s Environmental Health Protection Act April 2002 to Present: Focused Information Gathering July 2002: Public Consultation Meetings

Public Consultation Meeting Comments Expand Applicability “No Idling” Zone at Schools

Scope Of Draft Regulation Applicability School Transportation –School buses –School pupil activity buses –Youth buses –General public paratransit vehicles Transit Buses Heavy-Duty Vehicles Other Than Buses

Scope of Draft Regulation Requirements: School Transportation At Schools - No Idling Within 65 Feet of Schools - No Idling At Other Locations - No More Than Five Minutes Idling

Scope of Draft Regulation Requirements: Transit Buses, Other Heavy-Duty Vehicles At Schools - No Idling Within 65 Feet of Schools - No More Than Five Minutes Idling

Scope of Draft Regulation Requirements: Motor Carriers Ensure Drivers Are Informed Appreciate Comments/Ideas About Draft Requirements for: –Tracking Complaints and Enforcement –Recordkeeping

Scope of Draft Regulation Exemptions Idling in Traffic Safety-Operational Inspection Testing, Repair, Servicing Turbo-engine Three-Minute Cool Down Work For Which Vehicle Is Designed Control Temperatures For Typical and Special Needs Children

Scope of Draft Regulation Exemptions (continued ) Defrosters or Other Safety Equipment Hybrid Electric Vehicle Recharge Specified Title 13 or Vehicle Code Provisions

Future Meetings and Information Please Phone (916) or Visit Our Web Site: Proposed Measure and Staff Report Scheduled to be Available October 25, day Written Public Comment Period Scheduled to Begin October 25, 2002 Board Meeting Scheduled for December 12/13, 2002 in Sacramento