Lifting Overburden-some Commerce Obstructions and Motives Act

Introduction

This Act, titled the “Lifting Overburden-some Commerce Obstructions and Motives Act,” is designed to modernize and strengthen the Clean Air Act’s regulations concerning the control of emissions from existing locomotives and engines used in loco-motives. It aims to address concerns about the impact of older equipment on air quality and promote a safer, more sustainable transportation sector.

Section 1. SHORT TITLE

This Act shall be cited as the “Lifting Overburden-some Commerce Obstructions and Motives Act” or the “LOCOMOTIVES Act.”

Section 2. PROHIBITION ON STATE STANDARDS RELATING TO THE CONTROL OF EMISSIONS

Section 209(e)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.7543(e)(1)) is amended—6

(1) by striking “either of the following new nonroad engines or nonroad vehicles subject to regulation under this Act—” and inserting “any of the following nonroad engines or nonroad vehicles:”

(2) in subparagraph (A), by striking “which are used in construction equipment or vehicles or used in farm equipment or vehicles and which are smaller than 175 horsepower.” and inserting “, which are—”

(3) by inserting “, which are—”

Section 3. The Prohibition

Section 3. The Prohibitions

This Act prohibits State standards relating to the control of emissions from existing loco-motives and engines used in locomotives. Specifically, it limits regulations to those applicable to existing equipment.

Section 4. Detailed Prohibition

Section 409(e)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.7543(e)(1)) is amended—6

(1) by striking “either of the following new nonroad engines or nonroad vehicles subject to regulation under this Act—” and inserting “any of the following nonroad engines or nonroad vehicles:”

(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “which are used in construction equipment or vehicles or used in farm equipment or vehicles and which are smaller than 175 horsepower.” and inserting “, which are—”

(3) by adding at the end the following: 25

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Section 5. Exclusions

Section 5. Exclusions

This Act applies to locomotives or engines used in providing common carrier railroad transportation for compensation under section 10102 of title 49, United States Code.

Section 6. Scope

Section 6. Scope

This Act encompasses all locomotives and engines engaged in providing common carrier railroad transportation for compensation pursuant to section 10102 of title 49, United States Code.

Section 7. The New Provisions

Section 7. The New Provisions

Section 7. The New Provisions

Section 8. The Bill

This Act amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit State standards relating to the control of emissions from existing loco-motives and engines used in locomotives. The bill’s purpose is to promote a safer and more sustainable transportation sector by addressing the impact of older equipment on air quality.

Conclusion

The “Lifting Overburden-some Commerce Obstructions and Motives Act” represents a significant step toward streamlining regulations and fostering innovation in the railroad industry.