ARB Provides Some Relief to Off-road Construction Equipment Owners

In a press release from the California Environmental Protection Agency on February 11, 2010, ARB announced that no enforcement action will be taken until further notice.

The news comes as a result of the toll the current recession has taken on the construction industry.  "Over the last several years, the construction industry has felt the sting of the faltering economy with reduced activity and idled off-road equipment.  This has made it difficult for contractors to pay for required clean-air upgrades to their fleets."

ARB will hold an Executive Officer hearing on March 11, 2010 where stakeholders will be able to testify on how and what should change with regard to the off-road regulations.

The full press release is available online at:  http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/2010/nr021110b.htmhttp://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/2010/nr021110b.htm