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Reference #: 2024-06 

Request: Provide guidance on calculation methodology for a marine vessel repower project where two engines are replaced with one engine. (Double Edge [AP232435]) 

Air District Name: Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (Santa Barbara County APCD or District)  

Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 7, Section C.1.(M) 

CARB Action: Approved 

Determination: The proposed project consists of a marine vessel repower where two uncontrolled diesel propulsion engines are replaced with one Tier 3 diesel propulsion engine. Chapter 7 of the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines do not describe a methodology for calculating emission reductions when two existing engines are replaced by one new engine. The district provided information regarding the operation of the existing engines and proposes adjusting the activity for the new engine. The new engine is expected to operate for fewer hours than the sum of the hours of the existing two engines. The district confirmed that the project meets cost effectiveness requirements in the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines.  

Please note that this approval is limited to the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.  

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database. 

Determination Date: May 6, 2024 

Contact: Mirian Sandoval (279) 208-7374 and Myint Win  

Reference #: 2023-16 (Amended)

Request: Approval of a one-year project life for the marine vessel repower projects listed. (Vessel Name[Project #]: Little G [APCD2023-MRPW-0022]; Polaris Supreme [APCD2023-MRPW-0030]; Red Rooster III [APCD2023-MRPW-0018]; Sea Star [APCD2023-MRPW-0015]; Sea Watch [APCD2023-MRPW-0007]). 

Air District Name: San Diego Air Pollution Control District (San Diego APCD or District) 

Carl Moyer Guidelines Section(s):  2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 7 Section A.1 & C.1.(J) 

CARB Action:  Approve  

Determination: In light of the newly adopted amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft regulation, California Air Resources Board approves the District's request to allow a one-year project life for these projects. For these projects the project life, the period in which surplus emission reductions are delivered, can be considered as started following the post-inspection of engine destruction. San Diego APCD confirmed that the projects meet cost-effectiveness requirements as well as other requirements specified in the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines. During the District’s inspection of Sea Watch, the vessel’s engine model year was different than originally reported, causing the project life to be reduced from 2-years to 1-year. Sea Watch vessel and project number was removed from CBC reference # 2023-15 and added to #2023-16 to reflect the change.   

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of each project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the projects conform to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the project comment field in the Clean Air Reporting Log also commonly known as the CARL database. 

Determination  Date: September 5, 2023  Amended Date: October 12, 2023

Contact:Mirian Sandoval (279) 208-7374  

Reference #: 2023-15 (Amended)

Request: Approval of a two-year project life for the marine vessel repower projects listed (Vessel Name [Project #]: Pacific Venture [APCD2023-MRPW-0001]; Point Loma [APCD2023-MRPW-0021]; Marietta [APCD2023-MRPW-0033]; Cortez [APCD2023-MRPW-0013]; Pacific Queen [APCD2023-MRPW-0005]). 

Air District Name: San Diego Air Pollution Control District (San Diego APCD or District) 

Carl Moyer Guidelines Section(s):  2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 7 Section A.1 & C.1.(J) 

CARB Action:  Approve  

Determination: In light of the newly adopted amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft regulation, California Air Resources Board approves the District’s request to allow a two-year project life for the projects listed above. For these projects the project life, the period in which surplus emission reductions are delivered, can be considered as started following the post-inspection of engine destruction. San Diego APCD confirmed that the projects meet cost-effectiveness requirements as well as other requirements specified in the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines. During District’s inspection of Sea Watch, the vessel’s engine model year was different than originally reported, causing the project life to be reduced from 2‑years to 1-year. Sea Watch vessel and project number was removed from CBC reference # 2023-15 and added to #2023-16 to reflect the change. 

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of each project. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the projects conform to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the project comment field in the Clean Air Reporting Log also commonly known as the CARL database.

Determination  Date:  September 5, 2023   Amended Date: October 12, 2023

Contact: Mirian Sandoval (279) 208-7374 or Joseph Huang  (916) 282-6272 

Reference #: 2023-13

Request: Allow two marinized Tier 4 off-road compression-ignition (CI) engines to repower two marine propulsion engines in a commercial fishing vessel.  

Air District: Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD or District) (F/V Gold Rush; Project Number: 23MOY12)

Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines (or the Guidelines), Chapter 7, Section C.2.(A) 

CARB Action: Approved

Determination: Carl Moyer Program Guidelines require off-road certified engines meet the marinization requirements of the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation. The Guidelines state use of an off‑road certified engine must adhere to the marinization requirements in Code of Federal Regulations, title 40, part 1042.605. District staff confirmed the project engines are marinized consistent with state and federal regulatory requirements therefore the engines may be used in the repower project referenced above. 

Please note that this approval is limited to the eligibility of the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the District's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board. Please include this case‑by-case reference number in the project comment field in the Clean Air Reporting Log also commonly known as the CARL database.

Determination Date:  August 9, 2023

Contact:  Mirian Sandoval (279) 208-7374 or Holmes Bassette (951) 542-3081

Reference #: 2023-09

Request: Approval of a 1-year project life for a marine vessel repower project utilizing San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District’s (SLOAPCD or District) Carl Moyer Program.

Air District: SLOAPCD (Project Number: CM22/23-02)

Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines (Guidelines), Chapter 7, Section A & C.1.(J)

CARB Action: Approved

Determination: In light of the newly adopted amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft regulation, CARB approves the District's request to allow a one-year project life for this project for marine vessel Endeavor for the existing Tier 0 engines specified in Tables 1 and new Tier 3 engines in Table 2. District staff submitted a cost-effectiveness (CE) calculation that demonstrates that the project meets CE and other requirements specified in the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines.

Table 1. Existing Main Engine Characteristics

Table 2. New Main Engine Characteristics

Please note that this approval is limited to the eligibility of the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the District's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board. Please include this case‑by-case reference number in the project comment field in the Clean Air Reporting Log also commonly known as the CARL database.

Determination Date: May 16, 2023

Contact:   Holmes Bassette  (951) 542-3081 or Mirian Sandoval (279)208-7374

Reference #2022-44

Request Summary: 1) Allow a four-year project life for a marine vessel engine retrofit project; 2) provide guidance on the maximum percentage of funding allowed for this retrofit project. (BAAQMD Project Number: 22MOY144)

Air District: Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD or District)

Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Ch 2, Section U and Ch 7, Section A, 3 & Section C, 4

CARB Action: Approve

Determination:

Request 1: Approval of Conditional Funding for a Marine Engine Retrofit Following Verification/Certification

CARB approves the District’s request for a 4-year project life (ending prior to 12/31/2027) utilizing the proposed retrofit device, a diesel particulate filter that the vendor (Rycos Inc) has modified for marine engine use. It is based on a verified Level 3 filter for Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (CA/RYP/2013/PM3+/N00/OF/DPF01, EO DE-13-002-04). Usage of this retrofit device on marine equipment is not yet CARB-certified or -verified. A retrofit device must be verified by CARB to reduce emissions from the project engine in order to be eligible for funding.

The retrofit device has been installed on a marine vessel and the emission test results are being collected. The vendor has requested CARB verification of the emissions reduction for the retrofit technology on a marine engine. The project proponents anticipate that CARB certification/verification of level 3 or cleaner (85% PM reduction or cleaner) for marine usage will be obtained.

The grant agreement for this proposed project shall allow the grantee to commence work at the grantee's own risk prior to emissions certification and verification of this equipment with the following conditions:

• The District shall structure the agreement to prevent the expenditure of any funds until after the engines, with the remanufacture kits installed, are U.S. EPA marine Tier 3 emissions certified.
• If the remanufactured engines are not ultimately U.S. EPA marine emissions certified to meet Tier 3 standards, the project will be ineligible for funding.

Request 2: Guidance on Funding Level for a Marine Engine Retrofit

CARB approves up to 85% funding for the eligible project costs[MR1]  to encourage use of retrofit devices that can reduce emissions from Tier 3 or Tier 4 marine engines.

Project Details

Project Vessel Name: M/V Pyxis

Annual Usage: 2,000 hours

Proposed funding amount: up to 85% of eligible costs per retrofit.

Expect Emission Reduction: 0.00 TPY of NOx, 0.00 TPY of POC, and 0.014 TPY of PM.

Table 1. Existing Marine Engine’s Characteristics.

Table 2. New Marine Diesel Particulate Filter Retrofit.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the District's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board. Please include this case‑by-case reference number in the project comment field in the Clean Air Reporting Log also commonly known as the CARL database.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: January 4, 2023

Contact: Holmes Bassette (951) 542-3081 or Mirian Sandoval (279) 208-7374

Reference #: 2022-41

Request Summary: Allow a one-year project life for a marine vessel repower. (R.E. Staite Engineering Inc., marine vessel [M/V] Jeanie R). The project is to be funded by Community Air Protection (CAP) program. (Project number: APCD2022-MRPW-0014)

Air District Name: San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD or District)

Carl Moyer Guidelines Section(s):2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines Chapter 7, Sections A and C

CARB Action: Approved

Determination: Previously work boat vessels were not subject to theCommercial Harbor Craft regulation. In light of the newly adopted amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft regulation, CARB approves the District's request to allow a one-year project life for this project for M/V Jeanie R., R.E. Staite Inc. for the existing Tier 0 engines specified in Tables 1 and new Tier 3 engines in Table 2. District staff submitted a cost-effectiveness (CE) calculation that demonstrates that the project meets CE and other requirements specified in the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines.

Table 1. Existing Maine Engine Characteristics

Table 2 New Maine Engine Characteristics

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the District's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board. Please include this case‑by-case reference number in the project comment field in the Clean Air Reporting Log also commonly known as the CARL database.

Determination  Date: December 27, 2022

Contact:  Holmes Bassette(951) 542-3081 or Mirian Sandoval (279)208-7374

Reference #2022-42

Request: With respect to District project ID 23CMP27 wherethe repower of four (4) main engines on two marine vessels (Islander Express and Catalina Express), South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD or District) is seeking California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) approval for the destruction of four (4) existing main engines from two other marine vessels, the Avalon Express and the Super Express instead.

Air District: SCAQMD or District

Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines Chapter 7, Sections (C)(2)(G), Chapter 3 Section BB

CARB Action: Approved

Determination: CARB approves the District's request to fund the repower of four (4) main engines on two marine vessels (Islander Express and Catalina Express), with the destruction of four (4) existing main engines from two other marine vessels (Avalon Express and Super Express). District staff submitted a cost-effectiveness calculation that demonstrates that the project meets cost-effectiveness and other requirements specified in the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines.

The District provided information clarifying that Super Express and Avalon Express existing engines will be destroyed (2010 Tier 2s) and the current Islander Express and Catalina Express engines (2016 Tier 2s) will be installed on the Super Express and Avalon Express. New engines (Tier 3s) will be installed on the Islander Express and Catalina Express.

Table 1. Existing Marine Engine’s Characteristics.

Table 2. Replacement Marine Engine’s Characteristics.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the District's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board. Please include this case‑by-case reference number in the project comment field in the Clean Air Reporting Log also commonly known as the CARL database.

Determination Date: December 20, 2022

Contact:  Holmes Bassette (951) 542-3081 or Mirian Sandoval 279-208-7374

Reference #: 2022-32

Request Summary: 1) Allow four Tier 3 marine propulsion engines to be replaced with four Tier 4 marine propulsion engines in two ferry vessels; 2) Allow the project to be funded by the Carl Moyer program at the same maximum funding percentage as a Tier 2 engine repowering to Tier 4 (85 percent) or to provide an alternative maximum funding percentage level. (Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District, M/V San Francisco, M/V Marin [Project # 22MOY293]).

Air District: Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD or District)

Carl Moyer Guidelines Section(s):2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 7 Section B, Table 7-2

CARB Action: Approved

Determination: The California Air Resources Board approves the District’s request toreplace four Tier 3 marine propulsion engines with four Tier 4 marine propulsion engines in two ferry vessels and allow the project to be funded at the same maximum funding percentage as a Tier 2 engine repowering to Tier 4 (85 percent).

The Carl Moyer Guidelines do not prohibit repowering existing Tier 3 engines to cleaner engines on marine vessels; however, Tier 3s are not listed as a Baseline Technology in Table 7-2: Maximum Percentage of Eligible Costs for Moyer Program Marine Projects (Chapter 7, Section B). BAAQMD confirmed that the project meets cost-effectiveness requirements as well as other requirements specified in the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the District's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board. Please include this case‑by-case reference number in the project comment field in the Clean Air Reporting Log also commonly known as the CARL database.

DeterminationDate: October 7, 2022

Contact: Holmes Bassette (951) 542-3081

Case-by-Case (CBC) Reference #: 2022-20

Request: Allow a one-year project life for a marine vessel (M/V) repower project (Pro Sportfishing, Inc., Marine Vessel Repower, M/V Producer [Project APCD2022-MRPW-0006]).

Air District: San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD or District)

Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines Chapter 7, Sections A and C

CARB Action: Approved

Request: Allow a one-year project life for the replacement of two Tier 0 main propulsion engines, with two Tier 3 engines, as shown in Table 1. Chapter 7 of the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines requires marine projects to have a minimum project life of 3 years.

Table 1. Existing Marine Engine Characteristics.

Determination: CARB approves the District's request to allow a one-year project life for this project for M/V Producer, Pro Sportfishing, Inc. for the engines specified in Table 2. District staff submitted a cost-effectiveness (CE) calculation that demonstrates that the project meets CE and other requirements specified in the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines.

Table 2. New Marine Engine Characteristics.

The District provided information regarding the feasibility of Tier 4 engines. Currently, marine engine suppliers have determined that there is not a specific Tier 4 engine available for this vessel in the needed size class (300 - 500 HP range). Additionally, there is an available compliance method to upgrade to a Tier 3 engine by 2024 which would extend the compliance deadline to 2034 to upgrade to a Tier 4 engine with CARB Marine Verified Level III DPF (aka Tier 4 Engine + DPF).

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessel and engines listed in Table 1 and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the District's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable CE limits, all other applicable Carl Moyer Program Guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include the CBC reference number in the project comment field in the Clean Air Reporting Log also commonly known as the CARL database.

Determination Date: June 1, 2022

Contact: Stephanie Parent (279) 842-9565

Reference #2021-08
Request: Allow a repower of two Tier 3 baseline propulsion engines (Northwest Tug Leasing, LLC [M/V Jamie Renea])
Air District: Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD or District)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 7, Section A; Chapter 7, Section B & Community Air Protection Incentives 2019 Guidelines, Appendix A, Section B, Table A-9a
CARB Action: Approved

Request: Allow a vessel repower in which two Tier 3 propulsion engines are replaced by Tier 4 engines.  Neither Chapter 7, Section B, Table 7-2 of the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines nor Appendix A, Section B, Table A-9a of the 2019 Community Air Protection Incentives Guidelines list repowers with Tier 3 baseline technology as an eligible project type.  District staff submitted a cost-effectiveness calculation demonstrating that the project meets cost-effectiveness and other requirements specified in the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines and the Community Air Protection 2019 Incentive Guidelines.

Determination: CARB approves the District's request to fund a vessel repower in which two Tier 3 baseline propulsion engines are replaced by Tier 4 engines. The approval is based on the following conditions:

• The project may be funded up to the maximum funding percentage for marine Tier 4 engines as specified in the Community Air Protection Incentives 2019 Guidelines.
• The contract must be finalized prior to the passage of the new Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation. If the contract is not finalized before passage of the new regulation, CARB and the District will review the new requirements and determine if the emission reduction and cost-effectiveness calculations need to be revised.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the engines listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the District's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable Moyer Program and Community Air Protection Guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: June 1, 2021
Contact: Anthony Poggi (916) 324-9424

Reference #2021-05
Request: 1) Allow a vessel replacement project to be funded in lieu of a vessel repower 2) Allow funding of a hybrid system that does not have Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or California Air Resources Board (CARB) verification (Crowley Marine Services, Inc. – Electric Tugboat (E-Tug) Replacement [Project APCD2019-CARL-0025])
Air District: San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD or District)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 2, Section U; Chapter 7, Section A; Chapter 7, Section C.5.(A)
CARB Action: Approved

Request 1): Allow a vessel replacement project to be funded in lieu of a vessel repower. Chapter 7 of the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines does not list vessel replacement as an eligible project type. The proposed project is to replace the tugboat vessel "Scout" with a battery-electric hybrid-powered tugboat. The design of the hybrid system and the size limitations of the existing vessel and engine room necessitate extensive vessel modifications which would cost more than the purchase of a new vessel.

Determination 1): CARB approves the District's request to fund a vessel replacement as long as the following conditions are met:

• Moyer eligible costs for the vessel are the lesser costs of the two scenarios below:
  • Total estimated eligible hybrid repower costs of the existing vessel according to Chapter 7, Section C.2(E) of the 2017 Carl Moyer Program guidelines
  • Cost of the replacement vessel
• The existing engines will be destroyed in accordance with Chapter 5, Section D.1.(P) of the Carl Moyer Program guidelines.
• The existing vessel will be destroyed, disassembled, dismantled, or rendered otherwise inoperable and permanently removed from service.
  • SDAPCD will provide a detailed description of vessel destruction method(s) to CARB for review and approval prior to the destruction taking place

Request 2): Allow funding of a marine vessel hybrid system without EPA or CARB verification. Chapter 2, Section U and Chapter 7, Section C.5.(A) of the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines require that emission reduction technologies be certified by CARB or EPA.

The proposed project involves funding a replacement vessel with an unverified hybrid system. The hybrid system will be powered by a 6.3 MWh battery and 2 diesel generators. The diesel generators will be used to generate electricity and will not be directly involved in vessel propulsion. SDAPCD has provided data from the vessel owner, Crowley Marine, and ABB which demonstrate that the e-tug will be able to complete nearly all daily duty cycles of the existing tug without the use of the backup diesel generators. Additionally, the duty cycle and proposed charging infrastructure will enable the vessel to be fully charged overnight and have “top-up” opportunities during the day. The backup generators are to be used only for emergencies or irregular situations and are contractually limited to 200 hours per year. The emissions of the generators can be quantified using standard Carl Moyer methodology for marine auxiliary engines. ABB, the hybrid system manufacturer, has provided a list of marine applications of this technology that have been deployed worldwide since 2016.

Determination 2): CARB approves the District's request to fund a vessel replacement and 2) Allow funding of the vessel hybrid system as long as the following conditions are met:

• The contract must be finalized prior to the passage of the new Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation. If the contract is not finalized before passage of the new regulation, CARB and the District will review the new requirements and determine if the emission reduction and cost-effectiveness calculations need to be revised.
• Emissions calculations for the replacement auxiliary engines will include an increased load factor of 0.90 in order to account for the additional duties performed by the auxiliary engines (e.g., battery charging, hotel power, powering hydraulic equipment)
• Charging infrastructure with capabilities similar to those in the proposal must be installed at Crowley’s dock prior to the District issuing payment.
• Usage of the on-board generators will be contractually limited to 200 hours annually. The District will monitor the usage of the on-board generators to make sure the 200 annual limit is not exceeded. If the usage is exceeded, the District will review and update the emissions and cost-effectiveness calculations to ensure that the project remains below $100,000/ton. The District may choose to impose a re-payment as a consequence for over usage.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessel and engines listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the District's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable Moyer Program Guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: March 17, 2021
Contact: Anthony Poggi (916) 324-9424

Reference #2019-12
Request: Allow work to commence on marine vessel engine remanufacture prior to EPA emissions certification (Amnav Maritime Corporation M/V Patricia Ann [Project 20MOY50])
Air District: Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
Guidelines Section(s): (2017) Chapter 2.U.; Chapter 7, Section C.3(A)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The BAAQMD requests a case-by-case approval to fund uncertified remanufacture kits on existing Tier 2 marine engines in order to make the engines compliant with Tier 3 standards. The kits will be eligible to receive Tier 3 marine certification after they have been installed on the vessel and tested for performance and durability. This process is approved under Code of Federal Regulations provisions for field test engines and emission reduction technologies. The manufacturer of the kits has previously completed the EPA certification process for some of their other engine remanufacture kits. The Carl Moyer Program Guidelines require that, in order to be eligible for funding, marine emission reduction technologies must be verified or certified by CARB or the U.S. EPA.

CARB approves the District's request that the grant agreement for this proposed project allow the grantee to commence work at the grantee's own risk prior to emissions certification and verification of this equipment with the following conditions:

• The District shall structure the agreement to prevent the expenditure of any funds until after the engines, with the remanufacture kits installed, are U.S. EPA marine Tier 3 emissions certified.
• If the remanufactured engines are not ultimately U.S. EPA marine emissions certified to meet Tier 3 standards, the project will be ineligible for funding.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: July 26, 2019
Contact: Anthony Poggi (916) 324-9424

Reference #2019-03
Request: 1) Allow a vessel replacement project to be funded in lieu of a vessel repower 2) Allow work to commence on project prior to EPA emissions certification of engines (WETA M/V Bay Breeze [Project 20MOY61])
Air District: Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
Guidelines Section(s): (2017) Chapter 2.U.; Chapter 7, Section A.
ARB Action: Approved

Request: 1) Allow a vessel replacement project to be funded in lieu of a vessel repower.
Chapter 7 of the 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines does not list vessel replacement as an eligible project type. The proposed project is to replace the ferry vessel "Bay Breeze" with a Tier 4-powered ferry vessel. The size of the Tier 4 SCR system and the size limitations of the existing vessel and engine room necessitate extensive vessel modifications which make a Tier 4 vessel repower cost-prohibitive. BAAQMD has provided detailed estimates for costs related to the parts and labor associated with a Tier 4 repower to support these claims.

Determination: 1) CARB has determined that the vessel replacement project is eligible for funding as long as the following conditions are met:

• Moyer eligible costs for the vessel are the lesser costs of the two scenarios below:
  • Total estimated eligible Tier 4 repower costs of the existing vessel according to Chapter 7, Section C.2(E) of the 2017 Carl Moyer Program guidelines
  • Cost of the replacement vessel
• The maximum funding amount of the project will be identical to Tier 4 repower projects as stated in Chapter 7, Section B (85% of the Moyer eligible costs)
• The existing engines will be destroyed in accordance with Chapter 5, Section D.1.(P) the Carl Moyer Program guidelines.
• The existing vessel will be destroyed, disassembled, dismantled, or rendered otherwise inoperable and permanently removed from service.
  • BAAQMD will provide a detailed description of vessel destruction method(s) to CARB for review and approval prior to the destruction taking place.

Request: 2) Allow work to commence on project prior to EPA emissions certification of engines.
The proposed project involves funding a replacement vessel with Tier 4 certified engines. However, the engines that will be installed in the vessel will not receive their Tier 4 marine certification until they have been installed on the vessel and tested for performance and durability. This is approved under Code of Federal Regulations provisions for "field test" engines.

Determination: 2) CARB approves the District's request that the grant agreement for this proposed project allow the grantee to commence work at the grantee's own risk prior to emissions certification and verification of this equipment with the following conditions:

• The District shall structure the agreement to prevent the expenditure of any funds until after the engines are U.S. EPA marine emissions certified.
• If the engines are not ultimately U.S. EPA marine emissions certified to meet Tier 4 standards, then the district must amend the contract and take appropriate action to ensure the project still meets all Carl Moyer Program guideline requirements. Mitigation measures may include a lower grant payment or no payment as determined by the District in accordance with Carl Moyer Program Guidelines and authorizing statutes.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessel and engines listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable Moyer Program Guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: January 29, 2019
Contact: Anthony Poggi (916) 324-9424

Reference #2018-28
Request: Allow the completion of vessel repower less than three years prior to the vessel's compliance date (Amnav Maritime Corporation M/V Sandra Hugh [Project 19MOY01])
Air District: Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
Guidelines Section(s): (2017) Chapter 7, Sections A.1., C.1.(J)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The purpose of the case-by-case request is to allow the project to maintain eligibility with the Moyer Program Guidelines by allowing the Post Inspection of a vessel repower to be completed less than three years prior to the (CHC) compliance deadline. The 2017 Moyer Program Guidelines require that a vessel repower be completed at least three years prior to the vessel's Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) regulation compliance deadline. For the vessel in question, the compliance date is 12/31/2021 and the repower completion deadline is 12/31/2018.

The Grant Agreement for this project was signed in June 2018 and the project was expected to be completed before the end of the year. However, in October 2018 the engine installer notified BAAQMD that the shipment of the replacement engines had been delayed and would not arrive until the end of November 2018. The delay in the shipment of the engines would prevent the repower from being completed by 12/31/2018.

CARB has determined that the project has been carried out in good faith and that the delay in the engine installation was due to unforeseen circumstances. CARB will allow the project to proceed with the delayed completion date as long as the following conditions are met:

• The abbreviated project life meets cost-effectiveness requirements
• Project post-inspection must occur as soon as possible after the engine(s) have been installed

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Determination Date: December 12, 2018
Contact: Anthony Poggi (916) 324-9424

Reference #2015-02
Request: Eligibility of steering system and propeller (F/V Segunda [16MOY5])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved for steering system/Denied for propeller

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor's or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new steering system for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. The eligibility of a new propeller is denied because the replacement of propellers occurs frequently during regular maintenance. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: February 2, 2015
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2014-20
Request: Allow the repower of two diesel propulsion engines with one diesel propulsion engine in a marine vessel (M/V Safari [CMP 14-02])
Air District: Mendocino County AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 2, Section T; Chapter 9, Section C.1.(F)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The district has requested a marine vessel repower to replace two diesel propulsion engines (Mercury Diesel 3.6L, S/N F0306698 & F03066953, 160 horsepower each) with one diesel propulsion engine (Yanmar 8LV350C, EYDXN4.46D8C, 350 horsepower). Per Chapter 2, Section T, projects that vary from the requirements of the 2011 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines may be approved on a case-by-case basis if the project is demonstrated to achieve real, surplus, quantifiable, enforceable, cost-effectiveness emission reduction benefits in California for the full project life. Additionally, Chapter 9, Section C.1.(F) of the 2011 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines allows for the replacement of two (or more) pieces of old, like equipment with one piece of equipment. Therefore, the two for one engine repower is approved. The district shall utilize a summation of the two baseline engine emissions in calculating the project cost-effectiveness.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of the two for one engine repower for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost-effectiveness limits and all other applicable guidelines and statutes. Furthermore, this approval is predicated on the vessel being surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: September 2, 2014
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2014-16
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Yaznak [Project #405])
Air District: Monterey Bay Unified APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor's or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: July 18, 2014
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2014-15
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Fishin' Game [15MOY137])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor's or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbour Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: July 10, 2014
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2014-11
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Hero [15MOY126])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved for marine transmission

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor's or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: June 9, 2014
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2014-07
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Stella Lind [15MOY125])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved for marine transmission

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor's or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: May 19, 2014
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2014-06
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Taylor Anne II [15MOY121])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved for marine transmission

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor's or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: May 19, 2014
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2014-04
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission, propeller, and steering system (F/V Salish Tradition [15MOY77])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved for marine transmission and steering system/ Denied for propeller

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor's or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission and steering system for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. The eligibility of a new propeller is denied because the replacement of propellers occurs frequently during regular maintenance. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: March 28, 2014
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2014-01
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Quinn Delta [15MOY71])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor’s or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: February 13, 2014
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-41
Request: : Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Sea Wolf [15MOY38])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor’s or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: November 26, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-39
Request: : Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Ginwood [15MOY51])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor's or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: November 20, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-36
Request: Eligibility of marine transmissions (M/V Shelter Island; M/V Ballast Point [CMF15-202])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor’s or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the projects. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the projects conform to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and are surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: October 30, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-34
Request: : Eligibility of marine transmissions (46 vessels total: Bugs [Project #1]; Dauntless [Project #4]; Integrity [Project #5]; Obsession [Project #6]; Loren [Project #8]; California [Project #10]; Renegade [Project #11]; Scott K2 [Project #15]; Miss Christi [Project #16]; Fatt Flattie [Project #17]; High Life [Project #18]; Kiwi Magic [Project #22]; Indian [Project #23]; Ocean Angel V [Project #24]; 7064 [Project #25]; Leah Gail [Project #26]; Salt Water Taffy [Project #27]; Scuba Cat [Project #28]; Captain Jack [Project #29]; Lost Boys [Project #34]; Ferrigno Boy [Project #35]; Cape Blanco [Project #36]; Cape Blanco – Skiff [Project #37]; Ferrigno Boy - Net Skiff [Project #38]; Craig G [Project #40]; Vintage [Project #41]; Strata [Project #42]; Miss Deception [Project #46]; New Sunbeam [Project #48]; Asante [Project #52]; Linda Faye [Project #67]; Pt. Vicente [Project #68]; Ashley Robyn [Project #69]; Balboa [Project #70]; Newport [Project #71]; Shannon Rose [Project #72]; Tanker 1 [Project #74]; Sea Pearl [Project #76]; Sea Jade [Project #77]; Paula Ann [Project #92]; Afishinado [Project #93]; Alyssa C. [Project #98]; Pacific Sprit [Project #100]; Sundiver Express [Project #106]; Croacia [Project #108]; Shell Fish [Project #109])
Air District: South Coast AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor’s or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the projects. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the projects conform to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and are surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: October 2, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-32
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Katherine [CMP 15-8])
Air District: North Coast Unified AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor's or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: September 23, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-31
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Salty Lady [14MOY47])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor’s or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: September 17, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-23
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission and propeller (F/V Misty Dawn [14MOY45])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved for marine transmission/Denied for propeller

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor’s or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Please note that this approval is only limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. The eligibility of a new propeller is denied because the replacement of propellers occurs frequently during regular maintenance. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: September 9, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-24
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Fish Taxi [CMF15-201])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: August 28, 2013
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2013-19
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Golden Bear [13MOY31])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: July 19, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-13
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Mariana Queen [CMF14-210])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: April 18, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-11
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V McGhee Marie [CMF14-209])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant's statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district's responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: April 4, 2013
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2013-08
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Juliet Leigh [CMF14-203])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: March 20, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-07
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (M/V Vessel Mussel Point [14MOY23]; M/V San Joaquin River [14MOY27])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the projects; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the projects conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and are surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the projects in the CARL database.

Determination Date: March 5, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-06
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Sockeye Summers [CM13-05])
Air District: Northern Sonoma County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the projects in the CARL database.

Determination Date: February 27, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-03
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Susan Lee [14MOY26])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the projects in the CARL database.

Determination Date: January 30, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-2
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (FV Royal Dawn [CMF13-211])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the projects in the CARL database.

Determination Date: January 22, 2013
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2013-1
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Pacific Pride [Project CMP 14-1])
Air District: North Coast Unified AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the projects in the CARL database.

Determination Date: January 22, 2013
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-52
Request: Allow the adjustment of load factors when the horsepower difference between the baseline and replacement engines is less than 25 percent (FV Saronga [CMF11-12.2-212])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(B)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The district has a contract for a marine repower for the vessel Saronga that was approved for two engine repowers (one main, one auxiliary) in April 2012. The contractor completed the auxiliary engine repower (existing uncontrolled repowered to Tier 3 standards) prior to June 30, 2012, but requested additional time to complete the main engine repower after fishing season is over. During the dismantling of the existing main engine, the contractor discovered significant damage to the vessel hull which needed to be fixed, and as a result of the high costs involved, the owner decided to cancel all the work on the main engine repower. Consequently, the current contract contains only the auxiliary engine.

Chapter 12, Section C.2.(B) of the 2011 Carl Moyer Guideline (Guidelines) states that “for all marine repower projects, the replacement engine must provide at least 15 percent NOx reduction relative to the baseline engine.” The original cost-effectiveness calculations in CARL for the main and aux engine repowers confirmed a reduction of NOx emissions of over 15 percent. However, once the main engine was removed, the reduction in CARL decreased to 6 percent.

Per the Guidelines, projects in which the horsepower of the baseline technology and reduced technology are different by more than 25 percent, the load factor must be adjusted. As such, CARL did not automatically adjust the load factor in the replacement auxiliary engine because the horsepower difference was only 20 percent. However, upon a closer examination of the project, specifically the usage of the engines and the amount of power required for their operation, district staff concluded that the power required for both the baseline and replacement engines are essentially the same as a result of the low horsepower ratings of the engines. Consequently, the district believes the load factor should be adjusted for this project. When the replacement load factor is adjusted, the NOx emission reduction is 21 percent. The Guidelines does not prohibit districts from adjusting the load factors in cases where the horsepower difference is less than 25 percent. Therefore, no approval is required for this project, and the project is considered eligible provided all other applicable guideline criteria are met and all the relevant documentation is included in the project file.

Please include this reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: December 27, 2012
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2012-51
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (FV Osprey [14MOY18])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: December 24, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-48
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (FV Josie Lynn [CMF13-210]; FV Constitution Charters [CMF13-208])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: December 20, 2012
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2012-44
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (FV EBBCO [CMF13-206]; FV Sea Nag [CMF13-207]; FV Dolphin II [CMF13-209])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: November 1, 2012
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2012-41
Request: Eligibility of marine transmissions (MV Taylor Anne II [Project 14MOY4], MV Stella Lind [Project 14MOY7])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: October 5, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-40
Request: Eligibility of marine transmissions (MV Rhumb Punch [Project 13-205], FV Blue Sky [Project 13-204])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: October 5, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-35
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (Craig G [CMF 13-203])
Air District: San Diego County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: September 25, 2012
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2012-31
Request:Eligibility of marine transmission (34 vessels total: San Pedro Special [Project #24A]; St. Katherine [Project #24B]; St. Katherine Skiff [Project#24C]; Sea Dragon [Project #29]; Playhouse [Project #31]; Speculator [Project #34]; Lucky Marie [Project #3]; Katalina Phan [Project #6]; Washington [Project #7]; Osprey [Project #8]; Pioneer [Project #10]; Betty-G [Project #11]; Black Pearl [Project #15]; Don Ciccio [Project #16]; Elizabeth M. [Project #18]; Keith K. [Project #19]; Westerly [Project #20]; Groucho [Project #25]; Sharon Leigh [Project #26]; Challenger [Project #28]; Great Escape [Project #30]; Scott [Project #32]; Triton [Project #38]; Island Clipper [Project #40]; Breakaway[Project #45]; Odyssey [Project #46]; Highliner [Project #51]; Kathy Jean [Project #54]; In-Seine [Project #56]; Caroline [Project #59]; Epic [Project #63]; Sundiver II [Project #68]; Ocean Sentinel [Project #83]; Tonnage [Project #87])
Air District: South Coast AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the projects; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: September 7, 2012
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2012-28
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Viking [CMP 14-7])
Air District: North Coast Unified APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: August 28, 2012
Contact: Dinh Quach (626) 350-6485

Reference #2012-27
Request: Eligibility of marine transmission (R/V Robert G. Brownlee [13Moy91])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: August 28, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-25
Request:Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Jumpin Jack [CMP 14-9])
Air District: North Coast Unified APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: August 21, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-26
Request:Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Imperial [13MOY136], and F/V Seastar [13MOY98])
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the projects in the CARL database.

Determination Date: August 20, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-19
Request:Eligibility of marine transmission (F/V Pacific Seas [CMP 14-4])
Air District: North Coast Unified APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: July 3, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-18
Request:Eligibility of marine transmission (Vinland [M-231])
Air District: Monterey Bay Unified APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: June 21, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-14
Request:Eligibility of marine transmissions (Aliotti Bros. skiff [M-224]; Charlie Noble [M-229])
Air District: Monterey Bay Unified APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: April 26, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-09
Request: Donation of Baseline Engine of Historical Interest to Museum (Rival [CMF 12-209])
Air District: San Diego APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Guidelines, Chapter 3, Section BB (4)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Guidelines require destruction of baseline engines in order to ensure emission reductions are real. Proposed limited museum exhibit use of less than three hours per year is consistent with intent of engine destruction, but will allow preservation of early diesel history.

An agreement is required between the District and the Antique Gas and Steam Museum to ensure use is limited and prevent subsequent resale and re-use. The following terms are required in the agreement:

• The engine must be identified by engine serial number, engine manufacturer, engine model, engine model year, engine displacement, and previous owner.

• Museum must agree to never transfer ownership of the engines to any other entity.

• If the engine is deemed surplus for any reason, it must be destroyed, and the agreement must describe how the engine will be destroyed, and the method of destruction must match the method of destruction that the SDAPCD requires for its Carl Moyer Program.

• Museum must agree to only allow the engines to be used for instructional or demonstration purposes.

• Museum must agree to never allow the engines to be used in vehicles or equipment that operate outside of the museum's facilities.

• Museum must agree to never allow the engines to do work in California, other than being used for instructional or demonstration purposes at the museum's facilities.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Note this approval is only for the project listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control regulations.

Determination Date: April 18, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-13
Request:Eligibility of marine transmissions (PacMan [Project 13MOY39])
Air District: BAAQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: April 18, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-10
Request:Eligibility of marine transmissions (Marisa Emi [Project CMF11-12.2-213], Saronga [Project CMF11-12.2-212])
Air District: San Diego APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Determination Date: April 5, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-08
Request: Eligibility and calculation methodology for commercial harbor craft shore power (Pacific Tug CMF11/12.2-209)
Air District: San Diego APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Guidelines, Chapter 12, Section C (6) and Appendix D
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Shore power for commercial harbor craft may be a potential source of emission reductions by eliminating the use of on-board diesel generators while at dock. These are generally surplus emission reductions, unless subject to local rule, because commercial harbor craft are not subject to the shore power regulations applicable to larger, ocean-going cargo and passenger cruise vessels.

Shore power for commercial harbor craft is eligible for Moyer Program funding and is subject to all applicable sections of the guidelines, including, but not limited to;

• Maximum eligible funding limits of 100% for non-transformer expenses on board the vessel, 50% for expenses on the dock between the vessel and the transformer, and 50% for transformers on the vessel or dock.

• Applicants for commercial harbor craft shore power do not need to submit a terminal plan or necessarily submit the entire fleet roster, since those requirements are only for ocean going vessels subject to the shore power regulations.

• The emission factors for shore power shown in Appendix D, Table D-22 were derived from surveys of larger ocean going vessels and are generally not appropriate for harbor craft. Instead, the appropriate emission factors from Table D-20a or Table D20b should be used.

• Emission reduction calculations should follow the framework and equations used for auxiliary repowers.

• Proposed method to estimate potential hours of connection to shore power by calculating the difference between the auxiliary generator engine hours and propulsion engine hours is acceptable (assuming that the propulsion engines are generally not operated at the dock for significant periods of time).

• Proposed 20% adjustment to estimated potential hours of connection to account for the time to connect/disconnect and/or short stops at the dock without connecting is acceptable.

• Note that only generator activity of a commercial nature is eligible for consideration; personal or residential use after hours for smaller vessels is not eligible.

• Grant agreement must contain the applicant’s commitment in kW-hrs of electric power, and a pro-rated amount of the funding must be returned in the event of underutilization unless the district chooses to pursue other remedies as described in the guidelines.

• A kW-hr meter must be provided for the vessel connection(s) for activity reporting.

• The number of kW-hrs in the grant agreement must be equivalent to the number of generator shut down hours used in the emission reduction estimate and cost-effectiveness calculations.

Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Note this approval is only for the project listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control regulations.

Determination Date: April 2, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-05
Request: Allow repower of vessels with marine auxiliary engines less that 100 hp (75kW) that meet U.S. EPA Tier 2 marine emission standards. (Project Numbers: CMF11/12.2-201 “Her Grace”; CMF11/12.2-202 “Sea Haven”; CMF11/12.2-203 “Ana Maria”))
Air District: San Diego APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(A)(2)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: For marine repower projects, Moyer guidelines require engines less than or equal to 100 hp (75kW) that are installed after January 1, 2009, to meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 marine standards unless it can be demonstrated that a Tier 3 engine is unavailable or infeasible. This requirement does not accurately reflect that U.S. EPA marine engine standards are based upon not only power but engine displacement. For those engines less than 100 hp (75 kW) and with a displacement 0.9 and 1.2 liters/cylinder (l/cyl.), Tier 3 standards are not applicable until 2013. District staff has requested that the above listed projects be repowered with Tier 2 engines in light of the required applicable emission standards because these engines are between 0.9 and 1.2 l/cyl. At the next opportunity, ARB will update the guideline criteria where necessary to clarify and accurately reflect the true federal standards.

Determination Date: March 6, 2012
Contact: Rhonda Runyon (626) 350-6551

Reference #2012-04
Request:Eligibility of marine transmissions (D/V Marissa [Project CMF11/12.2-210])
Air District: San Diego APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessel listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project; it is limited to the eligibility of new marine transmissions. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Determination Date: February 27, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-03
Request: Eligibility of marine transmissions (Dolphin II [Project CMF11/12.2-208], Her Grace [Project CMF11/12.2-201], Sea Haven [Project CMF11/12.2-202])
Air District: San Diego APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the projects; it is limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Determination Date: January 31, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2012-02
Request: Eligibility of marine transmissions (Sea Adventure II [Project CMF11/12.2-204], Harbor Captain [Project CMF11/12.2-205])
Air District: San Diego APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower; and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the projects; it is limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Determination Date: January 26, 2012
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2011-54
Request: Eligibility of marine transmissions (60 vessels total; Victoria [Project #3], Sea Hawk [Project #4], Cheri [Project #7], Victory [Project #8], Kim Than [Project #9], Horizon [Project #11], Skipjack [Project #12], Bottom Scratcher [Project #13], San Pedro Pride [Project #14], Sunshine [Project #15], Pacific Viking [Project #16], Truline [Project #17], Aahi [Project #18], Starlight [Project #20], Alexa Marie [Project #23], Provider [Project #25], Matt Walsh [Project #27], Than Ha [Project #32], Saigon [Project #33], Blue Dragon [Project #35], Pacific Leader [Project #37], Blackbeard [Project #39], Reel Loco [Project #40], Rescue 2 [Project #41], Guardian [Project #42], San Pedro [Project #43], King Neptune [Project #44], Sampson [Project #45], Pt. Fermin [Project #46], Pointe Vicente [Project #48], Harbor Patrol #4 [Project #49], Harbor Patrol #1 [Project #50], Harbor Patrol #7 [Project #51], Harbor Patrol #3 [Project #52], Two Harbors [Project #57], Second Stage [Project #59], Paradiso [Project #61], Bad Influence [Project #64], Pedro Bandit [Project #65], Eileen [Project #74], Ocean Adventure [Project #75], Mona Lisa [Project #76], New Del Mar [Project #77], Marlin [Project #78], Fiesta [Project #79], Maria T [Project #80], Helana [Project #81], Tortuga, [Project #82, Santa Maria [Project #83], Dana Pride [Project #84], Liberty [Project #86], Dead or Alive [Project #87], Rebel II [Project #88], Tuffy II [Project #89], Donz Rig [Project #91], Dragon [Project #92], Sun Diver [Project #93], Mr C [Project #95], Seacret [Project #96], Chelsea Marie [Project #101] )
Air District: South Coast AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower, and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the projects; it is limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Determination Date: October 13, 2011
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2011-53
Request: Eligibility of marine transmissions (FV Ossian [Project CMP 13-8], FV Fishwish [Project CMP 12-01], FV Rose Marie [CMP 12-52])
Air District: North Coast Unified AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2011) Chapter 12, Section C(2)(D)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: Program guidelines state that incidental equipment is an eligible expense when it is a necessary part of the engine repower, and an ineligible expense when it is required for maintenance or repair purposes. Ordinarily, a statement from the vendor or applicant that the new reduced emissions engine is not compatible with the existing baseline transmission is sufficient justification for eligibility; please retain a copy of the vendor or applicant’s statement(s) in the project file.

Note this approval is only for the vessels listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the projects; it is limited to the eligibility of a new marine transmission. It is the district’s responsibility to verify that the project conforms to applicable cost effectiveness limits, all other applicable guidelines and statutes, and is surplus to existing emission control rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Determination Date: October 13, 2011
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2011-15
Request: Eligibility of repower of marine auxiliary engines over 600kW in Hornblower Inspiration (project #CMF11/12-228).
Air District: San Diego APCD
Guidelines Section(s): (2008) Chapter IX, Section IV(a)(10)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: U.S. EPA marine engine regulations require the use of a certified remanufacture kit, if available, at any remanufacture for engines over 600kW (800 hp). Guidelines require case-by-case approval for these engines because the EPA requirement could mandate adjustment of the baseline to the remanufactured emissions level. Repowers are not subject to the EPA requirement of using a certified remanufacture kit. The baseline engines are not proposed to be remanufactured and there is no calendar requirement to remanufacture, nor is there a certified remanufacture kit available. The owner of this vessel proposes repowering these auxiliary generators with lower emission, lower power engines due to repurposing of the vessel.

Determination Date: March 17, 2011
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference #2011-14
Request: Allow funding of design and engineering costs for shore power at Port of Oakland (Project #10MSIF-SP-1).
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guidelines Section(s): (2008) Chapter IX, Section IV(c)(1) and Section IV(c)(3)
ARB Action: Approved.

Determination: The 2008 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines state, “Up to 50% of the total cost of a shore power transformer (whether on board the vessel or at dock) is eligible for Carl Moyer funding.” Any costs directly related to the transformer and its installation may reasonably be included in the total cost, such as labor for installation, and costs of site preparation. However, “The Carl Moyer Program shall not pay for modifications or enhancements made to the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed to bring power to the terminal.” Design and engineering costs associated with the transformer are considered professional labor costs required to complete the installation and are eligible for funding. Case-by-case decisions are project specific and may not be applicable to other projects.

Determination Date: March 11, 2011
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference # 2011-08
Request: Approve funding eligibility of two marine repower projects, in which during the post-inspection the inspector was unable to view the destroyed engines of the vessels (SCAQMD Projects #10649 and #10604).
Air District: South Coast AQMD
Guideline Section(s): 2008 Guidelines, Chapter IX, Section IV(b)(8) and Part III, Section 31(c)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination:The baseline engines were scrapped prior to the inspector's visit to the licensed DMV dismantler to visually inspect the destroyed engines. However, the District received engine destruction documentation from the dismantler. To protect against similar issues in the future, the District will convene a staff meeting with their inspectors and the project officers and emphasize this case and ask them to be more active in communicating the Guideline requirements both to the contractors and the dismantlers.

Determination Date: March 2, 2011
Contact: Margo Eaddy (626) 575-6775

Reference # 2011-02
Request: Use of an off-road engine in a marine propulsion application not meeting the requirements of U.S. EPA Part 1042.605
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guideline Section(s): (2008) Chapter IX, Section IV(a)(3)
ARB Action: Not Approved

Determination: ARB has issued previous guidance (Mail-out #MSC 09-05) allowing the use of an off-road engine as a repower solution in either a marine auxiliary or propulsion engine application as long as it meets the provisions of U.S. EPA Part 1042-605. In this case, however, due to concerns including the potential for increase engine emissions from engine modifications or operation under a marine duty cycle, labeling requirements, engine warranty, and other safety issues, the use of off-road engines that do not meet the federal requirements referenced above are not eligible for Carl Moyer Program funding in a marine propulsion application.

Determination Date: January 24, 2011
Contact: Duong Trinh (626) 350-6560

Reference # 2011-01
Request: Review of submitted documentation to demonstrate surplus emission reductions for a shore power project extending beyond 2014.
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guideline Section(s): (2008) Chapter IX, Section IV(c)(8)&(9)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Terminal activity was submitted for the previous three years (January 2008 through October 2010). Submitted documentation also included a list of vessels that are currently retrofitted and those with plans to be retrofitted in time to meet the requirements of the Shore Power Regulation. Documentation received from the grantee indicates that they are committed to achieving surplus emission reductions of 10 percent beyond that required by the Shore Power Regulation in each of the three implementation phases. The executed contract between the grantee and district must include provisions that if the surplus emission reductions are not achieved, the grantee must return a proportionate amount of funds commensurate with the shortfall in usage to the district (consistent with Section IV(c)(7)).

Furthermore, this case-by-case request is approved with the following condition. Due to the activity requirements of the Shore Power Regulation, the grantee may not request a waiver for underutilization during the contract period (reference the Board approved revisions to the 2008 Guidelines (March 25, 2010), Section 33(d)(4)). The district must include language in the contract prohibiting the grantee from obtaining a waiver from the required contract usage.

Determination Date: January 20, 2011
Contact: Duong Trinh (626) 350-6560

Reference # 2010-51
Request: Funding eligibility for unverified marine retrofit
Air District: South Coast AQMD
Guideline Section(s): (2008) Chapter IX, Section IV (Project Criteria)
ARB Action: Not Approved

Determination: Proposed project is installation of unverified marine retrofits on three tugboats. In order to be eligible for funding, all equipment must be certified, verified, or otherwise reviewed by appropriate staff or agencies to evaluate claims of emission reductions. The proposed retrofit/re-manufacture kit is currently still under review by ARB staff that has responsibility for marine regulations. This project is not eligible for funding at this time.

Determination Date: December 2, 2010
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference # 2010-52
Request: Funding eligibility for off-road Tier 4i auxiliary engines in marine applications.
Air District: San Diego APCD
Guideline Section(s): (2008) Chapter IX, Section II (Maximum Eligible Funding Amounts)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Proposed project is the repowering of marine auxiliary engines with off-road Tier 4i engines. Tier 4i and Tier 4 engines are eligible for the same funding levels as Tier 3 engines.

All projects must still conform to existing surplus rules, including the most recent Harbor Craft Regulation adopted by the Board.

Determination Date: November 8, 2010
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference # 2010-24
Request: To consider a ship-side project to qualify as complete and operational though the final inspection of the integrated shore power system can not occur prior to January 1, 2011.
Air District: Bay Area AQMD
Guideline Section(s): (2008) Chapter IX, Section IV(c)(8)
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Carl Moyer Program funded three marine vessel retrofits to be complete and operational no later than January 1, 2011. This project occurs in harmonization with a Goods Movement project that funds the shore-side aspect. Although the ship-side retrofits have been installed and have the capability to utilize shore power, the shore-side berth is not scheduled for completion until late December 2010. Given these vessels operate on a 5 week schedule, the integrated shore power system can not be tested as operation prior to January 1, 2011.

Staff has taken the above into consideration and approves this case-by-case request that the project would qualify as complete and operational if the following conditions are met.

To ensure that each project is complete and operational, the air district must perform the following prior to January 1, 2011:

(1) Determine if the ship-side project is complete and operational (i.e. capable of utilizing shore-side shore power). This determination should be conducted as an inspection aboard each vessel funded with Carl Moyer Program funds in conjunction with documentation from the grantee that the retrofit is operational.

(2) Obtain each vessel's planned schedule of operations from the grantee for the last visit in 2010 and all return visits after January 1, 2011.

To ensure that the integrated shore power system is able to realize the emission reductions as contracted, the air district must perform the following as soon as practically possible after January 1, 2011:

Staff must present upon each vessel's first visit to ensure that each vessel and the shore power terminal are operating as intended. Subsequent visits may be necessary.

Determination Date: September 26, 2010
Contact: Duong Trinh (626) 350-6560

Reference # 2010-36
Request: Funding eligibility for marine vessel electrification
Air District: Santa Barbara County APCD
Guideline Section(s): (2008) Chapter II(q), and Chapter IX, Section II (Maximum Eligible Funding Amounts), and Table 9-2
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: Proposed project is electric repower of 26 feet, 17,000 lb displacement, 36Hp diesel harbor craft (water taxi/tour boat) commonly known as Lil' Toot. There are currently no explicit guidelines for a project of this kind. The emission reductions from the proposed project would be both surplus to existing regulations and quantifiable and therefore eligible for funding. Eligibility shall be similar to other repower and electrification projects at 85% funding. Note also that the project is subject to applicable cost-effectiveness and all other applicable guidelines and statutes regulating Moyer grants.

Important specific details to note for this project are:

(1) Infrastructure, such as a dock mounted battery charger or modifications to shore electric service, is by statute, not eligible for Moyer funds. Other district funds may be appropriate for this expense.

(2) Chapter IX, Section IV (b) Repower, details a list of eligible costs in item (6) and ineligible costs in item (7). In addition to the eligible expenses listed in item (6), batteries, vessel mounted battery chargers, and other expenses directly related to the electric repower are eligible for funding.

Determination Date: September 23, 2010
Contact: John Ellis (626) 350-6516

Reference # 2010-17
Request: At the request of the District, allow baseline engines in a Year 11 tugboat project be used by a third party to participate in fuel testing, prior to being scrapped as required in the Moyer Guidelines.  The replaced engines would be scrapped prior to the contract’s deadline for the repowered tugboats to be in service of 12/30/10, and before the Moyer applicant would be paid for the repowers.
Air District: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Guideline Section(s): 2008 Guidelines, Chapter IX.
ARB Action: Case-by-case approval is not necessary.

Determination: This request is allowable, and a case-by-case approval is not necessary, as long as the contract follows the Moyer Guidelines.
    Requirements Upon Approval

• The Moyer applicant can’t be paid for the engine repower until the replaced engines are scrapped.

• If the replaced engines are not scrapped by the contract deadline of 12/30/2010, the project is ineligible for Moyer funding.

    Suggestions for the District

• Verify that the Moyer applicant is not being paid by the fuel manufacturer.

• Talk to the Moyer applicant and the fuel manufacturer to determine where the fuel manufacturer is in ARB’s fuel verification process to make sure they are confident that they can finish testing by 12/30/2010.

Determination Date: June 3, 2010
Contact: Margo Eaddy (626) 575-6775

Reference # 2010-04
Request: Eligibility Consideration of Surplus Emissions from Supply Boats
Air District: Santa Barbara County APCD
Guideline Section(s): 2008 Carl Moyer Program, Chapter II, Section (b), (h); Chapter IX; Section IV (b)(2);
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The District requested assistance in determining if supply boat emissions are surplus, and therefore, eligible for Carl Moyer Program funding. The supply boats are not subject to the Commercial Harbor Craft Rule (adopted November 2007) and are not specifically named in a platform permit. However, the supply boats are included in a local air pollution control district permitted facility monitoring plan and are allowed to operate with operational limits of 8.4 g/bhp-hr NOx, 0.42 g/bhp-hr ROG, 0.79 g/bhp-hr PM. The district confirms compliance with these limits with source test data.

Since the supply boats are not subject to the Commercial Harbor Craft Rule, they are eligible for funding provided they are also surplus to the district’s local requirements. In this case, the supply boats must be in compliance with district’s permit monitoring plan and the repowered engine must meet the operational limit for NOx that is at least 15 percent below the baseline engine. When determining cost-effectiveness and eligibility, the baseline engine would be represented by operational limits in the monitoring plan. For a Tier 2 engine, 751 horsepower or greater, using the emission factors in Table B-21b, there is a slight increase in ROG emissions. If the supply boat does not meet the facility operational limits for ROG, the permitted entity must provide emissions offset to ensure there is no net increase in emissions at the facility.

This project is approved for a case by case determination and is overall cost-effective. If modifications to the Commercial Harbor Craft Rule are adopted that affect the surplus emissions aspect of the project, a grant must be executed for the project before the rule has been adopted to remain eligible for funding. To accurately enter the case specifics of this type of project, non-calculation entry in the CARL database is necessary.

Determination Date: Feb. 1, 2010
Contact: Laura Zaremba-Schmidt (626) 459-4320