Oregon bills cover emissions, indemnification, medical certification

Mike

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Trucking is the subject of three Oregon bills that address emissions rules, indemnification and medical certification requirements.

The first bill addresses emissions reduction. Introduced at the request of Gov. John Kitzhaber, it is intended to crack down on unnecessary idling of trucks and retrofits.

Commercial vehicles would be prohibited from idling for more than five minutes each hour. Exceptions would include “engine use necessary to power the vehicle’s mechanical or electrical operations if alternatives are not reasonably available.” An exception would also be made for idling necessary for loading and unloading.

In addition, an exception to the idling rule would be included for passenger or driver comfort.

Another provision in the bill would require Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission to adopt rules and establish requirements that trucks weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds that pull box-type trailers must take steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The rule would take effect in January 2016. It would apply to trucks and trailers of a model year 2016 or later. Earlier model trucks and trailers would be required to be retrofitted with emission reduction technology, such as fairings and low-rolling-resistant tires, which are deemed energy efficient.

Separate rules would be put in place for local-haul trucks and trailers. The affected haulers are classified as operating within 100 miles of home base. Day-cab trucks would be required to use only tires with low rolling resistance.

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