49-558. Voluntary accelerated purchase of tier 2 and 3 equipment; definitions

A. Any person or entity may purchase nonroad equipment that meets tier 2 or tier 3 standards or may retrofit existing equipment to meet tier 2 or tier 3 standards in area A or area B and may send documentation regarding the purchase or retrofit of the equipment to the department.  The department shall identify on its internet web site those persons or entities that submit documentation pursuant to this section.  If possible, the information on the web site shall include estimates on the reductions in emissions of conventional pollutants and improvements to visibility in area A and area B that result from the voluntary purchase or retrofit of equipment that meets tier 2 or tier 3 standards.

B. The department shall cooperate with manufacturers, distributors and sellers of equipment that meets tier 2 or tier 3 standards to determine the extent of availability and use of tier 2 or tier 3 equipment in area A and area B and shall provide information on availability to potential purchasers of that equipment.

C. For purposes of this section:

1. "Tier 2 or tier 3 equipment" means equipment that meets tier 2 or tier 3 standards.

2. "Tier 2 or tier 3 standards" means the tier 2 or tier 3 emissions standards for nonroad engines that are established in 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 89.112, as amended on October 23, 1998.