district court will rule by fall depending on when and whether the court hears oral argument, but there’s no set timeline. Alexandria, VA Leaf Blower Ban – Alexandria, VA is one of the latest municipalities to ban gas- powered leaf blowers. OPEI filed comments in opposition to the ban (ATTACHMENT). With the new code, Alexandria (reportedly) becomes the first jurisdiction in the state to ban blowers. The ban takes effect July 1, 2026 for city and commercial use and January 1, 2027 for residential use. The city is also planning to allocate funds to incentivize the transition from gas- to electric- powered blowers. Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) – Canada’s prior Forward Regulatory Plan (2023 to 2025) directed ECCC to introduce zero emissions standards for small engine-powered equipment. OPEI has been advised that new small spark-ignited engine regulations have been postponed due to other priorities. The requirements have been removed in the agency’s Forward Regulatory Plan 2024 – 2026.
EFC Task Groups CARB 2020 Emissions Rule TG – Handheld (Active) CARB 2020 Emissions Rule TG – Ground Supported (Active)
CARB CI (Diesel) Tier V Rule TG (Active) EPA Adjustable Parameters TG (Active) eFuels TG (Active) Emissions Modeling TG (Active) Future Reductions Task Group (Active)
Vehicles Committees (MOHUV, Golf Cars & Personal Transport Vehicles) Z130.1 (Golf Car) / Z135 (PTV) Committee
The Golf Car and PTV Committee continues to meet virtually and in-person to review the -2020 standards and discuss opportunities for revision. This work is expected to continue through 2025.
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