Bill > HR6250

This bill addresses challenges faced by diesel vehicles operating in extremely cold regions by requiring the EPA Administrator to modify Clean Air Act regulations to provide relief from certain emissions control requirements during prolonged freezing conditions. Specifically, the bill allows manufacturers of diesel vehicles to temporarily suspend engine derate or shutdown functions when temperatures are at or below zero degrees Celsius, ensuring that critical transportation and emergency services are not impeded by emissions control system malfunctions. The bill provides year-round exemptions for vehicles primarily operated in regions north of 59 degrees north latitude or in areas where diesel exhaust fluid systems become impractical due to extreme cold. These exemptions permit vehicles to maintain full engine performance during cold weather to prevent occupational danger, equipment failure, or loss of essential transportation functionality in remote areas. Importantly, the bill emphasizes that these provisions are temporary and do not permanently waive emissions standards, with normal emissions control operations resuming when temperatures rise above zero degrees Celsius. The legislation is motivated by findings that current emissions regulations can create serious safety risks in cold weather regions where diesel vehicles are crucial for transportation and emergency services.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6250/all-info