Diesel Risk Reduction

DIVISION: Air Quality
GENERAL PHONE NUMBER: (609) 292-7953
FAX NUMBER: (609) 777-1330
WEB SITE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This part of our program provides outreach and guidance materials describing the state laws on idling vehicles (buses, trucks, cars, etc.), which are also available on our website. The program provides guidance to local police departments on how to enforce idling requirements and can also provide guidance, where appropriate, to guide decisions about land use approvals near sources of diesel emissions. For example, municipalities may want to restrict certain land uses such as schools or housing near heavy sources of diesel idling such as truck stops or rail yards.

In addition, the program provides the coordination of funding for demonstration projects to reduce diesel emissions. This program receives limited funding from various sources such as federal grants and enforcement settlements. These funds are used to demonstrate new diesel emission reduction technologies or apply existing technologies to new types of equipment. Municipal and county vehicles are often good candidates for these technologies.

MONETARY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED:

Funding from a variety of sources may be available. Interested parties are encouraged to complete a Project Information Form, available by calling us. This form allow the potential applicant to describe the nature of the project, the amount of funding requested, and other partners who will contribute to the project.

PERMITTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Diesel Risk Reduction Program does not oversee any permit programs, but will refer candidates to these programs when indicated.

PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE:

Summary of N.J. Idling Requirements for Diesel Powered Motor Vehicles
Diesel School Buses and Your Children’s Health: What You Need to Know
Gasping For Breath: What Everyone Should Know About the Harmful Effects of Fine Particulate Pollution From Diesel Emissions
Health Concerns of Diesel: Questions and Answers
Frequently Asked Questions About Idling Restrictions