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 Diesel Agricultural Engine Advisory IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF DIESEL AGRICULTURAL ENGINES 50 HORSEPOWER AND GREATER Agricultural Diesel engines 50 horsepower and greater operating in the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) must be registered with the AVAQMD before April 15, 2008. This requirement is found in District Rule 114 , Registration Program for Compression Ignition Engines Used in Small Agricultural Operations and is based on the State's Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for Stationary Diesel Engines . An ARB fact sheet http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/ag/documents/facts0107ag.pdf) provides additional information and details on the requirements of the ATCM. T he new requirements will apply to nearly all diesel engines used to power irrigation pumps, generators, well pumps, etc.; however, they will not apply to diesel engines used to power mobile farm equipment such as trucks and tractors. Registration applications are now available at the District offices located at 43301 Division Street, Suite 206 , Lancaster . The cost of the registration is $325 for each engine. The registration is valid for three (3) years in most cases. Completed registration applications must be submitted by April 15, 2008 to the AVAQMD at: AVAQMD In addition to the registration, the law requires engines to: There may be funding available through the Carl Moyer Program to replace or retrofit this equipment. Please call Roseana Navarro-Brasington at (760) 245-1661 x5706 if you are interested in this program. If you have any questions in regard to the registration application or requirements, please contact Chris Anderson at the AVAQMD at (661) 723-8070.
Vapor Recovery Advisory This advisory pertains to gasoline dispensing facilities (hereafter referred to as GDFs) with
underground storage tanks subject to Phase II vapor recovery requirements. These GDFs will
need to upgrade to Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Phase II systems by April 1, 2009. Approximately 80% of all GDFs within our District will need to obtain permits, purchase EVR Phase II equipment and arrange for installation by a certified contractor in less than two years. There is only one EVR Phase II system that is currently certified for use in California (Franklin Fueling/Healy). Franklin Fueling is prepared to meet the equipment demand; however, there may be a potential shortage of certified contractors if GDF operators wait too long to install these systems. Other EVR Phase II systems are currently being tested and could be available by the end of 2007, but there is no guarantee that any system currently in the certification process will successfully complete all performance and legal requirements to obtain CARB certification. CONTRACTOR TRAINING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS PERMIT REQUIREMENTS If you have any further need for information, please contact the District:
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