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Jackson, Ryan[jackson.ryan@epa.gov] POLITICO Pro Thur 11/9/2017 5:50:16 PM EPA proposes repealing 'glider kit' part of truck rule
By Alex Guillen
11/09/2017 12:48 PM EDT
EPA today proposed repealing part of the Obama-era Phase 2 emissions rule for heavy-duty trucks that classified "glider kits" as new vehicles or engines that are subject to more stringent requirements.
Glider kits are new truck chassis with rebuilt engines and can cost significantly less than a new truck with a new engine. The proposal argues that EPA does not have the authority to regulate glider kits under the Clean Air Act.
In a statement, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the Obama administration unlawfully tried to expand the Clean Air Act's reach. "Gliders not only provide a more affordable option for smaller owners and operators, but also serve as a key economic driver to numerous rural communities," he said.
Pruitt announced plans to revisit that part of the rule in August following a May meeting with and a July petition from Fitzgerald Truck Sales, the biggest U.S. manufacturer of glider kits.
WHAT'S NEXT: EPA will take public comment through Jan. 5 and hold a hearing on Dec. 4 at EPA headquarters in Washington.
To view online'. https://www.politicopro.com/energy/whiteboard/2017/11 /epa-proposes-repealing-glider-kit-partof-truck-rule-095479
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