Save the date and register for a free webinar this June that will provide an overview of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rules for stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE), as well as an update on proposed revisions to those rules. RICE are used to produce electric power, pump water, and operate compressors on construction sites. Owners and operators of RICE must meet new national emission standards and operating limits by the May 2013 compliance deadline. Be aware that an “Initial Notification” requirement is currently in effect for certain engine horsepower ranges – .
EPA will hold a series of webinars this June (see “EPA Webinars” below) to help owners/operators of regulated RICE meet new national requirements. , by May 3, 2013, most non-emergency stationary engines must comply with EPA’s emission limits or they must be fitted with emissions controls, such as oxidation catalysts, to reduce carbon monoxide (CO) or formaldehyde emissions. Owners/operators must also meet engine operating limits, monitor emissions, log data and submit annual compliance reports to EPA. Additionally, owners/operators were required to submit an "initial notification" to EPA in August 2010 for compression ignition (diesel) engines and February 2011 for spark ignition (gasoline and gas-fired) engines.
For more information on the RICE rules, to read an AGC summary – and to read an AGC in-depth fact sheet. More information is also on EPA’s website at .
EPA Webinars
EPA will host identical webinars on each of the dates below, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time. These webinar events are free but space is limited. Register early to retain your webinar seat.
Follow one of these links to register online.
- June 14: FULL/Oversubscribed
- June 20:
- June 25:
- June 28: