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School Bus Idling Implementation Report

This report summarizes the implementation of the Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) addressing school bus idling in Fresno, California. Highlights of the report include background information on toxic air contaminants (TACs) and their health impacts, particularly on children and the elderly. The report outlines ATCM requirements, including idling limits for school transportation and public transit buses, along with actions for enforcement, driver training, and outreach efforts. Emphasizing the program’s high compliance rate, the report details proactive measures to minimize exposure to harmful emissions and promote public health.

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School Bus Idling Implementation Report

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  1. School Bus Idling Implementation Report Public Meeting Fresno, California October 28, 2004 AIR RESOURCES BOARD California Environmental Protection Agency

  2. Today’s Presentation • Background Information • ATCM Requirements • Implementation & Outreach • Enforcement & Compliance • Summary

  3. Background • Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs) Exposure is a Significant Health Issue in CA • In 1983 Two-Step Process to Address Potential Health Effects from TACs Established in State Law • First Step: Risk Assessment or Identification Phase • Second Step: Risk Management or Control Phase

  4. Background • In August 1998, ARB Identified Diesel PM as a TAC. This Marked Completion of the Identification Phase • Exposure to Diesel PM is a Health Hazard, Potential to Cause Cancer and Other Health Problems • Children Whose Lungs are Still Developing and the Elderly are Particularly Susceptible

  5. ~70% of risk: 540 cancers/106 Diesels Dominate Cancer Risk from Air Toxics Diesel PM Contribution to Statewide Cancer Risk Carbon Tetrachloride 1,3-Butadiene para-Dichlorobenzene Benzene Formaldehyde Chrome VI Perchloroethylene Acetaldehyde All Others

  6. Overall Health Impacts of Diesels in California • Annual health impacts • 2,900 premature deaths • 3,600 hospital admissions • 240,000 asthma attacks/respiratory symptoms • 600,000 lost days of work

  7. Over 1 Million Diesels in California

  8. Diesel Risk Reduction Plan • Established a goal • 75% reduction in diesel PM by 2010 • 85% reduction in diesel PM by 2020 • Additional NOx reductions • Four main strategies • More stringent new engine standards • Assure in-use compliance • Cleaner diesel fuel; and alternative fuels • Cleanup of existing engines

  9. Adopted Rules • Cleaner Diesel Fuel • Verification Procedure • Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies • Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Rule • Stationary Engine ATCM • Truck Refrigeration Unit ATCM • Portable Engine ATCM • Idling ATCMs • School Bus • Heavy-Duty Diesel-Fueled Commercial

  10. Future Rules • Stationary Ag Engines • Transit Fleet Vehicles (Non Urban Buses) • Intrastate-Locomotive and Harbor Craft Fuel • Cargo Handling Equipment (Port/Rail) • Public/Private On Road Fleets • Public/Private Off Road Fleets • Harbor Craft • Ocean Vessels

  11. Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Limit School Bus Idling and Idling at Schools Approved at Public Meeting December 12, 2002 AIR RESOURCES BOARD California Environmental Protection Agency

  12. Requirements - Applicability • School Transportation • School Buses • School Pupil Activity Buses • Youth Buses • General Public Paratransit Buses • Transit Buses • Heavy-Duty Vehicles (Other than Buses)

  13. Requirements - School Transportation Vehicles • At Schools or Within 100 Feet of Schools - Turn engine off upon arrival and restart no more than 30 seconds before departure • At Locations Beyond 100 Feet of a School - Idling not to exceed more than 5 consecutive minutes at each stop

  14. Requirements - Transit Buses, Other Heavy-Duty Vehicles • At Schools - Turn engine off upon arrival and restart no more than 30 seconds before departure • Within 100 Feet of Schools - No more than 5 minutes of idling

  15. Actions Compliant Training Driver Requirements - Training and Recordkeeping • Driver Training • Complaint and Enforcement Action Tracking • Recordkeeping

  16. Implementation and Outreach -ARB Activities • Maintain and Update Program Website • Expanded ARB’s KnowZone Website for Kids • Prepared Articles for Newsletters and Trade Magazines • California Parent-Teacher Association • CAPCOA Newsletter • California Bus Association

  17. Outreach- ARB Activities • Created and Distributed Outreach Materials • Schools • School Districts • Air Districts • Commercial Motor Vehicles

  18. Training - ARB Activities • Assisted Department of Education with Instructor Curriculum for School Bus Drivers • Assisted CHP with Questions for School Bus Driver Exams • Incorporated ATCM Information into the Tampering Detection Course Currently offered to Peace Officers

  19. Training - ARB Activities(cont’d) • 30 In-Service Training Sessions for School Bus Drivers • 6 Presentations for School Bus Drivers and Others • 220 School Districts Visited • 183 School Transportation Offices Visited • Statewide School District Survey

  20. Related Activities • Air Districts • Other states - ATCM used as a model

  21. Enforcement and Compliance • 10 Complaints Received • On-line Complaint Form • 1-800-END-SMOG • On-site Inspections • More than 300 School Buses Spot Checked • No Violations • Enforcement Activities Ongoing

  22. Findings • Outreach to School Bus Drivers and Others Effective • Minimal Complaints Have Been Received • High Compliance Rate Found During Spot Inspections

  23. Summary • Enforcement Activities Show High Compliance Rate • Reduced Exposure and Associated Cancer and Other Adverse Health Effects • Continue to Monitor Compliance and Provide Outreach to Effected Drivers

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