NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 63-02 — Requirements for Renewal of Certificate of Operation.

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A certificate of operation for a stationary reciprocating compression ignition combustion engine (RICE) that is required to obtain a certificate of operation pursuant to section 24-122 of the Air Pollution Control Code may be renewed on or after January 1, 2025, only if the RICE meets the Tier IV requirements set forth

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Effective: 1/15/2025

§ 63-02 Requirements for Renewal of Certificate of Operation.

RCNY § 63-02

A certificate of operation for a stationary reciprocating compression ignition combustion engine (RICE) that is required to obtain a certificate of operation pursuant to section 24-122 of the Air Pollution Control Code may be renewed on or after January 1, 2025, only if the RICE meets the Tier IV requirements set forth in 40 C.F.R. 60.4201, or any subsequent United States Environmental Protection Agency emissions standard for such engines that is at least as stringent. The certification standards are set forth in Table 1 of 40 C.F.R. 1039.101. Compliance with the Tier IV requirement may be demonstrated by submitting proof in a form satisfactory to the Department that SCR Technology has been installed. (Added City Record 12/16/2024, eff. 1/15/2025)

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