Diesel-powered on-track equipment: decommissioning: resale and transfer restrictions.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill prohibits California public transit agencies from selling, donating, or transferring ownership of diesel-powered on-track equipment after they decommission it. However, there are exceptions if the equipment meets specific federal emissions standards (Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4) or if the diesel engine is removed. The bill aims to reduce harmful diesel emissions and protect public health, particularly in communities near rail operations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits sale, donation, or transfer of decommissioned diesel-powered on-track equipment.
- Exempts equipment meeting Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 emissions standards.
- Exempts equipment where the diesel engine has been removed.
- Requires public hearings for transactions otherwise prohibited.
- Defines ‘continued use’ and ‘decommission’ for clarity.
- Specifies ‘diesel-powered on-track equipment’ as locomotives and similar devices.
- References California Senate Resolution 34 regarding climate restoration.
- Relates to transportation within the Public Utilities Code.
Who is affected
- California public transit agencies
- Rail operators
- Communities near rail operations
- Environmental regulators
- Federal government (through emissions standards)
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