DIESEL EMISSIONS Sample Clauses

The DIESEL EMISSIONS clause sets requirements and standards regarding the control and limitation of diesel engine emissions in relation to the contract. Typically, this clause mandates that all diesel-powered equipment or vehicles used must comply with specific environmental regulations or emission limits, such as those set by local, state, or federal authorities. It may also require regular maintenance, use of cleaner fuels, or documentation proving compliance. The core function of this clause is to ensure environmental responsibility and legal compliance, thereby reducing air pollution and mitigating the risk of regulatory penalties for non-compliance.
DIESEL EMISSIONS. Pursuant to N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law §19 0323 (“the Law”) it is a requirement that heavy duty diesel vehicles in excess of 8,500 pounds use the best available retrofit technology (“BART”) and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (“ULSD”). The requirement of the Law applies to all vehicles owned, operated by or on behalf of, or leased by State agencies and State or regional public authorities. It also requires that such vehicles owned, operated by or on behalf of, or leased by State agencies and State or regional public authorities with more than half of its governing body appointed by the Governor utilize BART. The Law may be applicable to vehicles used by contract vendors “on behalf of” State agencies and public authorities and require certain reports from contract vendors. All heavy duty diesel vehicles must have BART by December 31, 2015 (unless further extended by Law). The Law also provides a list of exempted vehicles. Regulations set forth in 6 NYCRR Parts 248 and 249 provide further guidance. The Contractor hereby certifies and warrants that all heavy duty vehicles, as defined in ▇▇▇▇▇ §▇▇ 0323, to be used under this contract, will comply with the specifications and provisions of ▇▇▇▇▇ §▇▇ 0323, and 6 NYCRR Parts 248 and 249.
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