Or. Admin. Code § 340-269-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 340-269-0030 - Definitions

The definitions in OAR 340-200-0020 and this rule apply to this division. If the same term is defined in this rule and in OAR 340-200-0020, then the definition in this rule applies to this division.

(1) "Active participant" means a person who has voluntarily chosen to participate in the Diesel Emissions Identification Program, has been issued one or more ECLs under OAR 340-269-0130, and has not been deactivated under OAR 340-269-0150.

(2) "Concrete Mixer Truck" means a truck with a GVWR greater than 26,000 lbs. that is designed to transport a concrete mixture from a central supply source to a construction site.

(3) "Construction Equipment" or "Equipment" means equipment that is powered by a nonroad diesel engine and that is used primarily for construction work.

(4) "Diesel Emissions Identification Program" or "Program" means the emission control labelling program described in this division.

(5) "Diesel Engine" means a compression ignition engine.

(6) "Diesel Oxidation Catalyst" or "DOC" means an emission control device that helps to reduce the emission of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulates by facilitating their break down into less harmful chemicals.

(7) "Diesel Particulate Filter" or "DPF" means an emission control device that reduces particulate emissions by trapping exhaust particles, or soot, in a flow filter substrate.

(8) "Dump Truck" means a truck with a GVWR greater than 26,000 lbs. that is designed to transport construction materials such as dirt, asphalt, rock or construction debris including a transfer truck, or a tractor trailer combination used exclusively to pull bottom dump, end dump or side dump trailers.

(9) "Emission Control Label" or "ECL" means the label DEQ assigns to a particular piece of equipment or vehicle that provides information about the engine located inside of the equipment or vehicle.

(10) "Emissions Profile" means a summary or indication of air pollutants coming from the exhaust of a diesel engine.

(11) "Engine Identification Number" means the unique identifier located on a nonroad diesel engine as described in 40 C.F.R. § 1039.135(a) and that was described in the previously applicable 40 C.F.R. § 89.110 (d).

(12) "Engine Profile" means a summary or indication of certain key characteristics of a diesel engine and can contain an emissions profile.

(13) "Engine Tier" means the applicable EPA classification of exhaust emission standards for engines as defined in 40 C.F.R. § 1039.801, and also includes engines that meet the definition of "Tier 0 Engine" in this rule.

(14) "Equipment Registration Number" or "ERN" means the unique identifier assigned by DEQ to a particular piece of construction equipment or vehicle owned or operated by a voluntary participant of this program.

(15) "Fleet Identification Number" means the unique identifier assigned by DEQ for a particular grouping of equipment and/or vehicles owned or operated by a voluntary participant of this program.

(16) "Manufacturer's Engine Label" or "MEL" means the emission control information label placed directly on the engine by the manufacturer, as applicable and as described in 40 C.F.R. § 1039.135(b) through (g) and that was described in the previously applicable 40 C.F.R. § 89.110.

(17) "Nonroad Diesel Engine" means a compression ignition engine of 25 horsepower or more that is not designed primarily to propel a motor vehicle on public highways.

(18) "Operator" means a person or entity that has legal possession of equipment or vehicles, as determined by DEQ, and uses the equipment or vehicles for construction activity.

(19) "Public Highway" has the meaning given that term in ORS 825.005.

(20) "Tier 0 Engine" means an engine not subject to the requirements in 40 C.F.R. Part 1039 and that was not subject to previous requirements in 40 C.F.R. Part 89.

(21) "Voluntary Participant" means a person that voluntarily applies for an ECL under this division.

(22) "Zero-Emission Equipment" or "ZEE" means any piece of equipment that is certified to produce zero emissions of any greenhouse gas or any criteria or precursor pollutants under all possible operating modes and conditions.

(23) "Zero-Emission Vehicle" or "ZEV" means any vehicle that is certified to produce zero emissions of any greenhouse gas or any criteria or precursor pollutants under all possible operating modes and conditions.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-269-0030

DEQ 7-2023, adopt filed 07/20/2023, effective 8/1/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468.020, ORS 468.035 & 468A.813

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468.035 & 468A.813