Rule 1186.1 --  Less-Polluting Sweepers

For further Information on the proposed rule, click on the following links:

• Public Workshop Notice November 18, 2008 (PDF, 48KB)
• Draft Staff Report November, 2008 (PDF, 24KB)
• Proposed Amended Rule 1186.1 Text November 18, 2008 (PDF, 28KB)

Background on Rule 1186.1 -- Less-Polluting Sweepers

To reduce air toxic and criteria pollutant emissions, this rule requires certain public and private sweeper fleet operators to acquire alternative-fuel or otherwise less-polluting sweepers when purchasing or leasing these vehicles for sweeping operations undertaken by or for government entities in the jurisdiction of the AQMD.

1. This rule applies to:

• any federal, state, county, city or governmental department or agency;

• any special district (such as water, air, sanitation, transit, and school districts);

• any private individual firm, association, franchise, contractor, user, or owner (who provides sweeping services to a government agency)

• any of which owns or leases 15 or more vehicles including passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium- and heavy-duty on-road vehicles.

2. This rule applies to the acquisition of sweepers over 14,000 pounds-gross vehicle weight rating.  The rule exempts the acquisition manufacturer evaluation/test vehicles.

• Rule Language  (pdf, 20kb)

• Staff Report  (pdf, 447kb)

• Informational Pamphlet   (pdf, 104kb)

• Technical Infeasibility Certification Request Form  (TICR) (pdf, 674 kb)
  Data can be entered directly on the PDF form

If you need assistance in completing this application, Form 1196-1186.1TICR, please call the Mobile Source Strategies Unit at (909) 396-3044.  After completing the form, print, sign and submit the application with required fee to

South Coast AQMD
TAO - Mobile Source Strategies
 21865 Copley Drive - Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4182

AQMD Incentive Funding Programs

• Mobile Source Emission Reduction Review Committee

• Carl Moyer Memorial Program Incentives for Purchasing Lower-Emission Heavy-Duty Engines (ARB website)

Other Links for Finding Fueling Stations

For more information on the fleet rules, call the FLEET RULE IMPLEMENTATION HOTLINE at (909) 396-3044 or e-mail fleetrules@aqmd.gov.