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Public Workshop:Public Workshop:OHRV RegulationsOHRV Regulations
March 23, 2006March 23, 2006
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Regulated VehiclesRegulated Vehicles
• All-Terrain Vehicles • Off-Road Motorcycles
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Exhaust Emissions InventoryExhaust Emissions Inventory
• Registered Vehicles: 644,000
• Inactive Registration: 311,000
Statewide Annual Average
ESTIMATES
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Regulatory HistoryRegulatory History
• 1994: Adoption of OHRV Regulations– HC and CO Exhaust Emission Standards– Greater than 90cc: 1998 Model Year– 90cc and Less: 2000 Model Year
• Vehicle Registration– Emission Compliant: Green Sticker
• Unlimited usage on public lands
– Emission Noncompliant: Transportation Permit• Not eligible for recreational usage on public lands
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Stakeholders CommitteeStakeholders Committee
• Formed in 1996. Members:– Manufacturers– California Motorcycle Dealers Association– User Groups (AMA Districts 36, 37, 38)– Land Agencies (State Parks, BLM, USFS)
• Main Issues– Lack of models complying with standards– Riding opportunities for noncomplying models
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Regulatory History (cont’d.)Regulatory History (cont’d.)
• 1998: Amendments to OHRV Regulations– Red Sticker vehicle registration
• Allows noncomplying vehicles legal access to public land riding areas
– Riding Seasons • Based on air quality data for OZONE
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Riding SeasonsRiding Seasons
• Title 13, Section 2415
• Areas in attainment for ozone– Green Sticker: Year round use– Red Sticker: Year round use
• Areas not in attainment for ozone– Green Sticker: Year round use– Red Sticker: Limited use
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OZONE Map of CaliforniaOZONE Map of California
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OZONE Map vs. Riding SeasonsOZONE Map vs. Riding Seasons
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Year Round
7-8 Months
2-6 Months
Riding Seasons For Noncomplying
Vehicles
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Regulatory History (cont’d.)Regulatory History (cont’d.)
• 2002: U.S. EPA Rulemaking– Evaporative Emission Standards
• Permeation: Fuel Tanks and Hoses
– Exhaust Emission Standards• HC+NOx and CO
• Flexibilities: Small Engine Models, Utility Vehicles
• 2003: Amendments to OHRV Regulations– Red Sticker registration: 2003 Model Year
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Recent EventsRecent Events
• ATVs: Changes to vehicle design– Passenger seating– Increased cargo capability
• Federal Rule– Evaporative emission controls– Differences in exhaust standards– Utility Vehicles certifying to ATV Standards
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Recent Events (cont’d.)Recent Events (cont’d.)
• Riding Seasons: Enforcement Problems– Adjacent riding areas with different seasons– Riders going out of designated riding areas
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Proposed AmendmentsProposed Amendments
• Evaporative Emission Standards– Harmonize with Federal Standards– Permeation Control: Fuel Tanks and Hoses– Tanks: 1.5 g-m2/day– Hoses: 15.0 g-m2/day
• Emission Control Label Requirements– Revise language in Section 2413 to include
language previously incorporated by reference
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Proposed Amendments (cont’d.)Proposed Amendments (cont’d.)
• Review of Current Riding Seasons– Analyze recent Air Quality Data for Ozone– Determine which riding areas connect– Checking for unlisted riding areas
• Changes to Riding Seasons– More “Uniform” riding seasons– Areas/Seasons: Ranger District or Field Office
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ConclusionConclusion
Near Term:
• Harmonize with Federal Evap. Standards
• Restore Labeling Requirements
• More “Uniform/Regional” Riding Seasons
• Board Hearing in Summer 2006
Future:
• Additional Evap. Requirements
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Contact PersonsContact Persons
• Scott Rowland– Manager, Off-Road Controls Section
• (626) 575-6676 [email protected]
• Andrew Spencer– Staff, Off-Road Controls Section
• (626) 575-6675 [email protected]
• Subscribe to “ORREC” List-Serve– www.arb.ca.gov Link: “Join E-Lists”
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