§ 30-231. Acquisition.

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(a)

Vehicle acquisitions for fleet expansion or replacement of model year 2004 or newer, shall be newest model year or engine standard only.

(b)

Vehicle acquisitions to replace model year 2003 or older vehicles must show at least a 25 percent reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions rate compared to the vehicle being replaced. (Waivers are possible when new technologies or achievements of the required emission reduction are not possible.)

(c)

Aftermarket technologies and conversions are acceptable for fleet expansion and fleet replacements.

(1)

Aftermarket technologies and conversions must be Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and/or CARB verified or certified or technology equivalent or better, as determined by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) staff.

(2)

Conversions must comply with the provisions of EPA Memorandum 1A and Addendum Revision (June 25, 1974 and June 1, 1998).

(Ord. No. 2008-14, § 1, 12-16-08)

                    
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