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TRUCK AND BUS REGULATION NOTICE:
2023 Compliance Deadline Reminder
Diesel Vehicles 14,001 pounds GWR or greater
March 14, 2022
Dear Diesel Equipment Owner:
You are receiving this notice because Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records indicate that you may own a diesel vehicle subject to the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) On-Road Truck and Bus Regulation (Truck and Bus Regulation) with an upcoming deadline that would require you to take an action on your vehicle. The regulation seeks to reduce exhaust emissions from diesel trucks and buses with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 pounds.
By January 1, 2023, a vehicle (14,001 Ibs. or greater GVWR) with a 2007- 2009 engine model year will not be compliant with the Truck and Bus Regulation and DMV registration will be automatically denied.
To be compliant with the law in 2023, you must take one of the following actions on these vehicles:
1. Replace or repower the vehicle(s) by January 1, 2023.
2. Qualify for a flexibility option and report into CARB's regulatory reporting system (TRUCRS) available at www.arb.ca.gov/truckstop.
3. Submit proof to CARB that the vehicle is exempt from the regulation or does in fact have an engine model year of 2010 or newer. Vehicles with a 2010 engine model year may be compliant.
See the schedule on the second page of this letter for compliance requirements. Visit www.arb.ca.gov/excludedtb for more information about exempt vehicles and to report them.
Please contact CARB staff if you need more information regarding these actions. See the second page of this letter for contact information.
CARB Clean Air Truck Requirements Verified by DMV Registration The DMV checks a vehicle's compliance status with the Truck and Bus Regulation before allowing registration. If you are not in compliance with the regulation, DMV will be unable to renew the registration of your vehicle(s), as authorized by California Vehicle Code section 4000.15. Monetary penalties may also be assessed by CARB.
arb.ca.gov/truckstop 1001 | Street • P.O. Box 2815 • Sacramento, California 95812 1 (866) 6DIESEL Truck and Bus Regulation Applicability
The Truck and Bus regulation applies to diesel trucks or buses with a GVWR greater than 14,000 pounds. Vehicles registered as planned non-op (PNO) with DMV are subject to the compliance requirements. A PNO vehicle can be registered again and the status only means that the vehicle will not be driven, towed, stored, or parked on public roads or highways for the entire registration year. Vehicles registered as Special Equipment (SE) with DMV are also subject to the compliance requirements of the Truck and Bus regulation. Therefore, vehicles registered as PNO or SE with DMV must be currently using a flexibility option or meet the replacement requirements.
Truck & Bus Regulation Compliance Schedule
As of January 1, 2022, diesel vehicles with a 2006 or older model year engine, are illegal to operate in California unless they are reported to use a flexibility option for the current compliance year.
By 2023, diesel vehicles with a 2009 or older model year engine will need to be replaced or repowered to meet the 2010 or newer model year engine requirements.
Assistance Available
There are several funding opportunities offered by CARB, including incentives for zero-emission trucks and buses and other vehicles that are cleaner than required. The Truck Loan Assistance Program can help small fleets, owner-operators, and other businesses to receive the financing needed to upgrade to newer, lower-emission vehicles. Visit www.arb.ca.gov/loanassist for more information regarding the loan program.
For more information regarding specific deadlines, compliance requirements, exemptions, remaining flexibility options, incentives, and loan assistance, please visit www.arb.ca.gov/truckstop or call the Diesel Hotline at 866-6DIESEL (866-634-3735).
Si necesita más información sobre el contenido de esta correspondencia, por favor llame ala línea gratuita del CARB al 1-866-6DIESEL o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. arb.ca.gov/truckstop 1001 | Street • P.O. Box 2815 • Sacramento, California 95812 1 (866) 6DIESEL