ARB has developed a new training seminar that provides an overview of several new and existing ARB regulations that apply to diesel vehicle owners. 

The course will generally provide a 30 minute overview of the

following:

•Traditional Diesel Programs

   - Periodic Smoke Inspection/Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program

   - Idling

   - Engine Emission Control labels

•Diesel Emission Control Strategies (diesel exhaust retrofits) •Truck and Bus Regulation •Drayage Truck Regulation •Heavy-Duty Vehicle Green House Gas Reduction Regulation •Transport Refrigeration Unit Regulation •In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation •Funding Opportunities

These seminars are available in Sacramento on Feb. 18, May 19 and July 28.  To get more information on these seminars please go to:

http://www.arb.ca.gov/training/courses.php?course=512

Two Mower Exchange Events for 2010, Choice of Two Mowers: 

14" Cordless, Rechargeable Mower for $169*

19" Cordless, Rechargeable Mowerfor $269*    *with the exchange of a gas-powered mower.

Go to www.neutonpower.com for info on mowers.

Register on March 17, 11 am at www.smud.org  for exchange on March 27.

Register on April 1, 6 am at www.neutonpower.com/ys with choice of date to recycle gas mower. News Release

Beginning January 2010, the District's quarterly newsletter is only available in electronic form. It can be accessed at http://www.ysaqmd.org/documents/2010WinterNewsletter.pdf   or via email.

If you would like to receive the newsletter automatically, please send an email to kcoulter@ysaqmd.org with the subject line NEWSLETTER. You will be added to the list and should receive it the first week of each quarter. Please check your junk or spam mail to prevent it from being blocked. 

Grant applications available for reduction of air emissions and fuel consumption throughout our region.  The RFP is soliciting nonprofit organizations for grants that range between $500,000 to $1,000,000.  Grant Information 

EPA Hosts Video Competition to Promote ‘Three Rs’ of Consumer Waste

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a video contest that challenges filmmakers to produce short, creative videos that highlight the “Three Rs” of individual consumption: reduce, reuse, and recycle. The agency is accepting submissions for the contest, called “Our Planet, Our Stuff, Our Choice,” through Feb. 16.

Entries should be either 30 or 60 seconds in length. The video should creatively promote steps individuals and organizations can take to minimize negative environmental impacts within their communities on the following topics:

Reducing and reusing
Recycling
Composting
Consumption and its effect on environmental footprint

The winning submissions will be announced in April 2010 in time for the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day. Awards will be given to the top three videos in the following amounts, as well as a special “Student Winner” category exclusively for submissions by persons 13 to 18 years old at the time of entry.

1^st Place - $2,500
2^nd Place - $1,500
3^rd Place - $1,000
2 Student Winners (13 to 18 years old) - $500 each

For more info: http://www.epa.gov/waste/wycd/video.htm

Nominate a Clean Air Champion for the 2010 Clean AIr Awards hosted by Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails.  Deadling is January 29, 2010.