Next Maintenance Committee Meeting - October 27 in Pasadena

CARB Offers Extensive Training Seminar on Diesel-Powered Vehicles

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has developed a new training seminar that provides an overview of several new and existing CARB regulations that apply to diesel vehicle owners. The course will generally provide a 30 minute overview of the following:

*Traditional Diesel Programs
   - Periodic Smoke Inspection/Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program
   - Idling
   - Engine Emission Control labels
*Diesel Emission Control Strategies (diesel exhaust retrofits)
*Truck and Bus Regulation
*Drayage Truck Regulation
*Heavy-Duty Vehicle Green House Gas Reduction Regulation
*Transport Refrigeration Unit Regulation
*In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation
*Funding Opportunities

These seminars are available at many locations in California and some are viewable on the internet. The classes are being held between now and November 2009. To get more information on these seminars please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/training/courses.php?course=512

Seating is limited, so come early!

CHP WEBINAR FILES:
Click here to download files from the April 29 webinar on "The Successful Annual Terminal Inspection"

Documents and Files

Maintenance Committee meeting agendas

Maintenance Commitee meeting minutes

Maintenance Committee membership
 

Important Links

American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

California Air Resources Board

ASE Website

California Code of Regulations: http://ccr.oal.ca.gov

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