HR 7849
Farm Equipment Safety Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Farm Equipment Safety Act, modifies the Clean Air Act to exempt certain farm equipment from emission standards. Specifically, it removes requirements for emissions from nonroad engines and vehicles used for agricultural purposes. This change aims to reduce the regulatory burden on farmers and agricultural operations. The bill clarifies that this exemption applies to nonroad engines and vehicles used in agriculture.
Key provisions
- Exempts nonroad engines and vehicles used for agricultural purposes from Clean Air Act emission standards.
- Amends Section 213 of the Clean Air Act.
- Applies to ‘nonroad engines and vehicles’ as defined in the Clean Air Act.
- Specifically targets equipment used in agricultural operations.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural Operations
- Engine Manufacturers
- Vehicle Manufacturers
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Notable changes
- Creates a specific exemption for agricultural equipment under the Clean Air Act.
- Clarifies the scope of the exemption to include ‘nonroad engines and vehicles’.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 7849
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the Clean Air Act to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles that are used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards of that Act, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Farm Equipment Safety Act
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Section 213 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7547) is amended by adding at the end the following: