How does the proposed regulation define a small fleet?
A small fleet is any fleet operating in California with one to three vehicles. What would the regulation require of small fleets and when would the requirements take effect? Small fleets are exempt from the clean-up requirements until January 1, 2014 and may keep one vehicle that has a 2004-2006 model year engine with a PM filter until January 1, 2019. Reporting requirements start in 2011. A small fleet may comply with the same compliance options and take advantage of special provisions as other fleets. Table A shows various engine model years that meet the 2014 requirements and the earliest date the engine would need to be replaced or upgraded according to the best available control technology (BACT) compliance schedule for any fleet. Engine Model Years Complies Until 2003 – 2004 with PM filter 2016* 2005 – 2006 with PM filter 2017* 2007 2021 2008 2022 2009 2023 2010 Done * Small fleets may keep one 2004-2006 engine with PM filter until 2019. The following are some examples of how sma
