Not in SIP effective 2006-10-06

Regulatory Text: 
SUBCHAPTER J:  OPERATIONAL CONTROLS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

DIVISION 1:  MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING LIMITATIONS

Outline:
§114.500. Definitions.
§114.502. Control Requirements for Motor Vehicle Idling.
§114.507. Exemptions.
§114.509. Affected Counties and Compliance Dates.


§114.500.  Definitions.
As adopted by TNRCC December 6, 2000, effective January 18, 2001.
Approved by EPA November 14, 2001 (66 FR 57229) effective December 14, 2001 (TXd28)

Unless specifically defined in the TCAA or in the rules of the commission, the terms used in this subchapter have the meanings commonly ascribed to them in the field of air pollution control.  In addition to the terms which are defined by the TCAA, §3.2 of this title (relating to Definitions); §101.1 of this title (relating to Definitions); and §114.1 of this title (relating to Definitions), the following words and terms, when used in this subchapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1)  Idle - The operation of an engine in the operating mode where the engine is not engaged in gear, where the engine operates at a speed at the revolutions per minute specified by the engine or vehicle manufacturer for when the accelerator is fully released, and there is no load on the engine.

(2)  Motor vehicle - Any self-propelled device powered by an internal combustion engine and designed to operate with four or more wheels in contact with the ground, in or by which a person or property is or may be transported, and is required to be registered under Texas Transportation Code (TTC), §502.002, excluding vehicles registered under TTC, §502.006(c).

(3)  Primary propulsion engine - A gasoline or diesel-fueled internal combustion engine attached to a motor vehicle that provides the power to propel the motor vehicle into and maintain motion.

Adopted December 6, 2000, Effective January 18, 2001
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§114.502.  Control Requirements for Motor Vehicle Idling.
As adopted by TNRCC December 6, 2000, effective January 18, 2001.
Approved by EPA November 14, 2001 (66 FR 57229) effective December 14, 2001 (TXd28)

No person shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit the primary propulsion engine of a motor vehicle to idle for more than five consecutive minutes in the counties listed in §114.509 of this title (relating to Affected Counties and Compliance Dates) when the vehicle is not in motion during the period of April 1 through October 31 of each calendar year.

Adopted December 6, 2000, Effective January 18, 2001
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§114.507.  Exemptions.
As adopted by TNRCC December 6, 2000, effective January 18, 2001.
Approved by EPA November 14, 2001 (66 FR 57229) effective December 14, 2001 (TXd28)

The provisions of §114.502 of this title (relating to Control Requirements for Motor Vehicle Idling) shall not apply to:

(1)  a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less;

(2)  a motor vehicle forced to remain motionless because of traffic conditions over which the operator has no control;

(3)  a motor vehicle being used as an emergency or law enforcement motor vehicle;

(4)  the primary propulsion engine of a motor vehicle providing a power source necessary for mechanical operation other than propulsion, passenger compartment heating or air conditioning;

(5)  the primary propulsion engine of a motor vehicle being operated for maintenance or diagnostic purposes;

(6)  the primary propulsion engine of a motor vehicle being operated solely to defrost a windshield;

(7)  the primary propulsion engine of a motor vehicle that is being used to supply heat or air conditioning necessary for passenger comfort/safety in those vehicles intended for commercial passenger transportation or school buses in which case idling up to a maximum of 30 minutes is allowed;

(8)  the primary propulsion engine of a motor vehicle used for transit operations in which case idling up to a maximum of 30 minutes is allowed; or
(9)  the primary propulsion engine of a motor vehicle being used as airport ground support equipment.

Adopted December 6, 2000, Effective January 18, 2001
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§114.509.  Affected Counties and Compliance Dates.
As adopted by TNRCC December 6, 2000, effective January 18, 2001.
Approved by EPA November 14, 2001 (66 FR 57229) effective December 14, 2001 (TXd28)

Beginning April 1, 2001, all affected persons in the following counties shall comply with §114.502 of this title (relating to Control Requirements):  Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller.

Adopted December 6, 2000, Effective January 18, 2001
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