§ 26-02 Best Available Retrofit Technology Determination.
RCNY § 26-02
Pursuant to § 24-163.7 of the Code, any diesel fuel-powered school bus used to transport children to and from school located in the City of New York shall utilize the Best Available Retrofit Technology ("BART"), as defined in 15 RCNY § 26-01. In making their selections, persons fulfilling school bus contracts are directed to consult the EPA and CARB verified lists at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofit/retroverifiedlist.htm and http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/verdev/background.htm. The persons fulfilling school bus contracts shall select BART for their diesel fuel-powered school buses in accordance with 15 RCNY § 26-05. Such persons shall notify the Department of their selections, and the Department shall make a determination as to whether the BART selected may be utilized for the vehicle, engine and application for which it was selected. The Department shall notify these persons of its determination.
