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Orange County Board of County Commissioners Chapter 15, Proposed Modifications to Article III Air Quality Control Environmental Protection Division June 23, 2009
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Agenda Purpose History Proposed Modifications Benefits Summary Action Requested
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Purpose Update county ordinance to reflect changes in state rule Maintain compliance with Specific Operating Agreement (SOA)
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History Board renewed SOA agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) – January 24, 2006 EPD’s SOA responsibilities include: –Air program management –Monitoring, compliance, permitting and enforcement Fully funded program
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History FDEP regularly makes minor changes to existing state air rules December 2008 - State adopted Heavy- Duty Diesel Vehicle Idling rule
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Proposed Modifications Update ordinance to incorporate Florida Administrative Code (FAC) changes: 62-4 Permits 62-204 Air Pollution Control 62-210 Stationary Sources (General Requirements) 62-212 Stationary Sources (Preconstruction Review) 62-213 Operation Permits for Major sources 62-252 Gasoline Vapor Control 62-257 Asbestos Program 62-296 Stationary Sources (Emission Standards)
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Proposed Modifications New addition to Orange County Ordinance: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Reduction (62-285.420 FAC) Applies to motor vehicles… 1) With gross vehicle weight = or > 8,500 lbs. 2)Used on roads for transportation of passengers or freight 3)Serving a commercial, governmental, or public purpose
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Proposed Modifications New addition to Orange County Ordinance: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Reduction Requirements Prohibited from idling for more than 5 consecutive minutes Exemptions Traffic conditions Bus passenger comfort (10 minutes) Armored vehicles, police, fire safety, military, etc. Vehicle safety checks Vehicle duties other than driving Health safety operations Sleeping in a passenger berth (until 2012)
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Benefits Reduce vehicle emissions Reduce fuel consumption Supports Climate Change Plan Cleaner air and healthier environment
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Summary Update code Add idling reduction component Maintain consistent interpretation and implementation of state air rules Benefits the environment and community health
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Action Requested Approval of the Chapter 15, Article III, Air Quality Ordinance amendments
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Orange County Board of County Commissioners Chapter 15, Proposed Modifications to Article III Air Quality Control Environmental Protection Division June 23, 2009
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