Farm Equipment Safety Act
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This bill would exempt nonroad engines and vehicles used for agricultural purposes from Clean Air Act emissions standards.
What it does
This bill proposes to exempt certain machinery from federal emissions regulations. Specifically, it would provide that Clean Air Act emissions standards for nonroad engines and vehicles do not apply to those used for agricultural purposes.
Who is affected
This bill affects individuals and entities that utilize nonroad engines and nonroad vehicles for agricultural purposes. Additionally, the legislation impacts federal regulators responsible for enforcing Clean Air Act emissions standards for nonroad equipment.
Key provisions
- Exemption from Clean Air Act emissions standards. The bill specifies that emissions standards established under the Clean Air Act for nonroad engines and vehicles do not apply to equipment used for agricultural purposes.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
This bill modifies the application of emissions standards established under the Clean Air Act by exempting nonroad engines and vehicles used for agricultural purposes from those requirements.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles used for agricultural purposes from emissions standards established under the Clean Air Act.