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| NJDEP's Diesel Risk Reduction Program |
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| Diesel emissions contain more than 40 known and probable carcinogens, including fine particulate matter, commonly called soot. Every year, hundreds of New Jerseyans die prematurely and suffer asthma attacks or other debilitating respiratory illnesses from harmful diesel soot. The goal of the Diesel Risk Reduction Program is to reduce the amount of particulate matter emitted by diesel vehicles. Key strategies of the program include: |
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Mandatory Diesel Retrofit Program
The Diesel Retrofit Law of 2005 required that certain classes of diesel vehicles be retrofitted and reimbursed by the state. Learn about deadlines, becoming an authorized installer and how to get reimbursed for retrofits.
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Idling Restrictions
Idling vehicles contribute heavily to local air quality. All vehicles are subject to the state’s three minute idling law including cars, trucks, buses and other motor vehicles.
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Idling Alternatives and Demonstration Projects
Learn about idling alternatives to reduce emissions and businesses already using retrofit equipment and see where truckstop electrification is available in N.J.
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School Bus No Idling Pledge
Ask your school district to go beyond compliance with the idling law to protect the air our children breathe. Learn how parents can participate in idling reduction.
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Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Inspection Program
Heavy duty vehicles are subject to opacity or smoke testing, annual inspections, and random roadside inspections.
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Reducing Soot at the Ports (under construction)
Our N.J. ports are a hub of commerce and require diesel power to operate the ships, tugboats, cranes, trucks, trains, planes and more….learn about the public and private efforts underway to reduce emissions at the ports. |
| StopTheSoot listserve |
| The Diesel Risk Reduction Program is continually developing strategies to reduce diesel emissions statewide. If you would like to receive updates or contribute to issues related to diesel emission reductions, click here to join our team today and get the latest information by e-mail.
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To report a vehicle idling, call (877) WARN-DEP (927-6337) |
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