Air Plan Revisions and New Source Review in Maricopa County
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This proposed rule allows fleet owners in Maricopa County to earn emission reduction credits by upgrading their vehicles to lower-emission models. These credits can be used to offset emissions from larger sources of pollution. The change aims to boost air quality by making it easier to meet clean air standards.
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Key Changes
- Allows fleet owners to generate credits by upgrading vehicles
- Credits can offset emissions from major pollution sources
- Aims to improve air quality compliance
Obligations
What this law requires
Fleet owners/operators must retrofit or replace existing fleet vehicles with lower emitting vehicles to generate Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs).
Fleet owners/operators must submit specific information in their application for mobile emission reduction credits (MERCs) to be certified by the Department.
Fleet owners/operators must follow procedures for processing their MERC application as outlined in Rule 205.
Fleet owners/operators must utilize methodologies for calculating emissions reductions as required by Rule 205.
MERC generators must maintain ongoing monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting as specified in Rule 205.