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MI SB1069
Bill
AI Summary
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Limits commercial diesel vehicles to 30 total minutes of idling while loading or unloading at a load/unload location, with the location owner responsible for enforcement.
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Restricts vehicle operators from idling more than 5 total minutes in any 60-minute period, except during loading/unloading or circumstances specified in exemptions.
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Exempts idling during traffic delays, safety/health emergencies, emergency vehicle operations, maintenance/repairs, state or federal inspections, work-related mechanical operations, and armored vehicle security duties.
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Allows use of auxiliary power units, generator sets, or other idle reduction technology as alternatives to primary engine idling for heating, air conditioning, or electrical power.
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Establishes enforcement with warnings issued for first violations and civil infractions for subsequent violations, with fines of $500 for loading/unloading violations and $150 for general idling violations.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; air pollution; diesel idling; restrict. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 69.
Environmental protection, air pollution
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Transportation
1/20/2010