Section 2478.9 - Idling Requirements(a) A Locomotive Operator shall ensure an AESS equipped Locomotive Engine is shut off no more than 30 minutes after the Locomotive becomes stationary. A Locomotive may only exceed 30 minutes of idling for the following reasons: (1) To prevent engine damage such as to prevent the engine coolant from freezing;(2) To maintain air pressure for brakes or starter system, or to recharge the Locomotive battery;(3) To perform necessary maintenance; or(4) To otherwise comply with federal or state regulations.(b) A properly functioning AESS shall not be removed, tampered with, or disabled unless for maintenance.(c) A Locomotive Operator with an AESS equipped Locomotive shall ensure the AESS is functional at all times during the Locomotive's Operation.(1) A Locomotive Operator shall replace or repair a malfunctioning or broken AESS no later than 30 days after discovering the initial malfunction or break.(2) For the time an AESS is inoperative, the Locomotive shall be manually shut off no more than 30 minutes after the Locomotive becomes stationary unless the Locomotive is Operating under one of the listed exceptions in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(4).(d) Locomotives equipped to connect to Wayside Power shall turn off all engines, including separate engines providing Head End Power, and use Wayside Power if stationary for longer than 30 minutes and if Wayside Power is available.(e) Locomotives that are Operating in ZE Configuration are exempt from this section.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 2478.9
Note: Authority cited: Sections 38560, 39600, 39601, 39658, 39659, 39666, 41511, 43013 and 43018, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39650, 39659, 41511, 43013 and 43018, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 10-27-2023; operative 1/1/2024 (Register 2023, No. 43).