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A new era in regulations.

Publication: OEM Off-Highway
Publication Date: 01-JUL-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: A new era in regulations.(Department)

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A new era in regulations

by Dave Jensen

California formally restricts emissions from existing off-highway equipment.

Because they are so focused on diesel prices and Midwest flooding, many in the farm and construction industries may be unaware of the regulatory tsunami heading their way from California. On June 15, the state formally implemented regulations governing emissions from diesel-powered construction and airport equipment currently being used. Similar regulations for agricultural equipment are expected to be developed next year.

Although the new rules are currently limited to California, as many as 20 states are thinking about adopting them. The rules will change the financial strategies fleet managers employ to reduce emissions -- from one focused on new equipment purchases to one focused on retrofits. It will also make much of their older equipment virtually worthless, which would affect both their bonding ability and their bottom line.

At the same time, the regulations could prove to be a boon for equipment manufacturers...

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