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First Phase of Clean Diesel Act Implementation Starts January 1
HB 2007 directs the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) to set diesel emission standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks and set up a phased-in implementation of these standards. The EQC will set up an inspection and emission control label program to indicate which trucks are in compliance with federal emission standards.
The implementation of the bill, which only applies to certain vehicle types in Multnomah, Clackamas or Washington counties, will be completed as follows:
- On January 1, 2022, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will start allowing customers to provide an exemption from the bill requirements for medium-duty diesel vehicles by submitting the Clean Diesel Exemption, Form 1403 (see example).
- On January 1, 2023, a medium-duty or heavy-duty truck powered by a 1996 or older diesel engine must provide an exemption form or proof of inspection from EQC.
- On January 1, 2025, the DMV will not issue a certificate of title for a medium-duty truck powered by a model year 2009 or older diesel engine or a heavy-duty truck powered by a model year 2006 or older diesel engine.
- On January 1, 2029, the DMV will not issue or renew registration for a medium-duty truck powered by a model year 2009 or older diesel engine, a heavy-duty truck powered by a model year 2009 or older diesel engine owned by a public body or a heavy-duty truck powered by a model year 2006 or older diesel engine owned by a person other than a public body.
Example of Form 735-1403
Clean Diesel Information
In 2023, a city’s truck will need an engine that was manufactured in 1997 or later unless it is exempt (turn over this paper for exemptions), equipped with approved diesel retrofit technology, or no longer registered in Multnomah, Clackamas or Washington County. If it is exempt, the city can complete the exemption and submit it with this renewal.
This change was made during the 2019 legislative session through HB 2007. To find out what the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will accept as proof that the truck meets Clean Diesel requirements, visit the Retrofit Compliance website.
If you have questions or need more information regarding this program, visit the above referenced website, email dieselretrofitcompliance@deq.state.or.us or call (503) 229-5066 in the Portland area or 877-476-0583 toll-free in Oregon.
Last Updated 12/10/21