CHC Factsheet: Implementation Timeline

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Date: December 23, 2022

Specific details on the implementation dates can be found in the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) regulation text (CCR Title 13, section 2299.5 and CCR Title 17, section 93118.5. In the case of any discrepancy between this document and the regulation order, the regulation language applies.

Background

The 2022 Amended CHC Regulation adds or expands requirements for vessels regarding emissions, reporting, fuel use, idling, and facility power, among others. Some of these new requirements go into effect as early as January 1, 2023. See the chart below for important dates to know from 2023 to 2034.

Implementation Dates for the 2022 Amendments to the CHC Regulation

Date

Implemented Requirements

January 1, 2023

  • All CHC required to use renewable diesel
  • Facilities and operators required to begin gathering specified data for annual reports
  • Operators may apply for:
    • E5 scheduling extension for the E5 iii and iv scenarios
    • Low-use exceptions
    • Alternative Control of Emission (ACE) plans
    • Zero emission and advanced technology (ZEAT) credit
  • All newly acquired harbor craft are subject to engine requirements

March 1, 2023

  • Unique vessel identifier (UVI) will be issued by CARB for all reported vessels

March 31, 2023

  • First deadline for all CHC operators’ annual reporting to be submitted to CARB

July 1, 2023

  • First deadline for facility annual reporting

September 1, 2023

  • First deadline for applicable compliance fee payments for all CHC operators

December 31, 2023

  • First compliance date for Pre-Tier 1 and Tier 1 engines (model year (MY) ≤1993) to upgrade to Tier 4
  • First deadline for applicable late fee payments

January 1, 2024

  • UVI required to be displayed on all CHC vessels
  • 15-minute idling limits for all CHC take effect
  • All CHC required to use shore power at most facilities

March 31, 2024

  • First deadline to perform opacity tests and report results to CARB

July 1, 2024

  • Deadline for applications for E3 10-year extension for Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessels (CPFV) with Tier 3+ engines

December 31, 2024

  • ZEAT required for new/newly acquired excursion vessels (zero-emission capable hybrid)
  • First compliance date for Tier 2, 3, 4 engines on tugs and ferries (MY 2007-2009) to upgrade to Tier 4+diesel particulate filter (DPF)

December 31, 2025

  • ZEAT required for new/newly acquired and in-use short-run ferries (zero-emission vessel)
  • First compliance date for Tier 2, 3, 4 engines on pilot vessels (MY 2007-2012) to upgrade to Tier 4 + DPF
  • Final deadline for all ACE plans to be submitted to CARB
  • Renewable diesel (R99 or R100) required for any vessels with prior fueling contracts

December 31, 2026

  • First compliance date for Tier 2, 3, 4 engines on research, excursion, and CPFV with MY 2007-2010 to upgrade to Tier 4+DPF

December 31, 2028

  • First compliance date for Tier 2, 3, 4 engines on dredges, barges, crew & supply, and workboats (MY 2007-2009) to upgrade to Tier 4+DPF

December 31, 2030

  • First compliance date for Pre-Tier and Tier 1 engines (≤ MY 1987) on commercial fishing vessels to upgrade to Tier 3 or cleaner

December 31, 2034

  • End of the one-time, 10-year, E3 extension on Tier 3+ CPFV
  • End of all two-year E3 extensions, except Tier 3+ workboats that do not exceed low-use hours when operating as any other vessel category
  • Compliance required for engines that received ACE plan extensions
  • Compliance required for engines that received ZEAT credit extensions

Engine Requirements: Implementation Dates

Compliance dates for engine upgrades depend on the vessel category and the model year of the engine as of December 31, 2022. These dates can be found in Table 14, and Tables 16-20 of the regulation text, or in the chart below.

Timeline showing all implementation dates for the 2022 commercial harbor craft regulatory amendments. This is a short summary of the compliance deadlines. For detailed information please see the full regulatory language. For pre-tier 1 and tier 1 certified engines, compliance dates range from the end of 2023 to the end of 2025, depending on the engine model year. For tier 2, 3, of 4 engines used on all ferries except short run ferries, pilot vessels, tugboats and push boats, compliance dates range from the end of 2024 to the end of 2029, depending on the engine model year. For tier 2, 3, or 4 engines used on research, commercial passenger fishing vessels, and excursion vessels, compliance dates range from the end of 2026 to the end of 2031, depending on the engine model year. For commercial fishing vessels, the compliance dates range from the end of 2030 to the end of 2032, depending on the engine model year. For zero emission capable hybrid vessels, zero emission advanced technology requirements start at the end of 2024, and for zero emission vessels, zero emission advanced technology requirement starts at the end of 2025.

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