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42 U.S. Code § 16104. Reduction of engine idling
(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Administrator
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) Advanced truck stop electrification system
The term “advanced truck stop electrification system” means a stationary system that delivers heat, air conditioning, electricity, or communications, and is capable of providing verifiable and auditable evidence of use of those services, to a heavy-duty vehicle and any occupants of the heavy-duty vehicle with or without relying on components mounted onboard the heavy-duty vehicle for delivery of those services.
(3) Auxiliary power unitThe term “auxiliary power unit” means an integrated system that—
(A)
provides heat, air conditioning, engine warming, or electricity to components on a heavy-duty vehicle; and
(B)
is certified by the Administrator under part 89 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), as meeting applicable emission standards.
(4) Heavy-duty vehicleThe term “heavy-duty vehicle” means a vehicle that—
(A)
has a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds; and
(B)
is powered by a diesel engine.
(5) Idle reduction technologyThe term “idle reduction technology” means an advanced truck stop electrification system, auxiliary power unit, or other technology that—
(A)
is used to reduce long-duration idling; and
(B)
allows for the main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine to be shut down.