Section 43011.5 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 26. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 1.
43011.5
. (a) Every three years, the state board shall review its
existing enforcement of diesel emission control regulations and
anticipated enforcement needs for future diesel emission control
regulations for manufacturers, owners, or operators of on-road and
off-road vehicles and engines to implement the state board's Diesel
Risk Reduction Plan and Emission Reduction Plan for Ports and Goods
Movement, and develop a strategic plan for consistent, comprehensive,
and fair enforcement of these regulations.
(b) The state board shall consult with the districts and the
public in developing the plan, and shall review the plan at a public
board meeting.
(c) The plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the
following:
(1) An assessment of the need for additional staff and technology
resources at the state board to ensure that the appropriate resources
are available to ensure consistent enforcement of diesel emission
control regulations for on-road and off-road vehicles and engines
throughout the state and in areas where diesel emissions are
concentrated.
(2) Goals for inspection frequency for the next three years to
promote the maximum level of compliance with diesel emission control
regulations for on-road and off-road vehicles and engines.
(3) An education and outreach component to increase public
awareness and understanding of the diesel regulations identified in
subdivision (a). The education and outreach component shall include
the placement of signs and other materials in multiple languages
where appropriate in locations where significant numbers of idling
trucks and engines have been found, especially locations near schools
and residential communities, to ensure that operators of trucks
traveling through the state and other affected individuals and
businesses are aware of the state's diesel engine idling
requirements.
(4) A training program for local enforcement staff, including, but
not limited to, outreach to highway patrol, local police, and local
air district staff on enforcement of the state's diesel engine idling
requirements through workshops, educational material, and training
sessions in northern and southern California.
(d) The state board shall submit the plan prepared pursuant to
subdivision (a) to the relevant legislative policy and fiscal
committees by January 1, 2009, and every three years thereafter.