Regulation XVI -
Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits

Regulation XVI - Mobile Source Offset Programs provides opportunities to generate mobile source emission reduction credits (MSERCs) from on- and off-road mobile sources.  Mobile source programs are based on a variety of purchase, retrofit, repower, or scrapping projects.  MSERCs, once approved by the AQMD, can be traded or sold on the open market and used to offset emissions from stationary sources, RECLAIM, or employee commute programs.

NOTE:
Each rule has specific requirements that must be followed. Before implementing any MSERC program you should read the rule carefully and review all application forms, plan forms, and fee schedules.

For more information on Rule 1610 – Old-Vehicle Scrapping contact:

Heather Farr, Air Quality Specialist
Planning, Rule Development & Area Sources
(909) 396-3672
hfarr@aqmd.gov

For more information on other Regulation XVI programs contact:

Vicki White, Program Supervisor
Technology Advancement Office
(909) 396-3436
vwhite@aqmd.gov

Many of the documents & forms are available as Adobe Acrobat files (PDF) or MSWord documents (DOC). To view or print these files you may need:  Acrobat Reader   -OR-   MSWord Viewer

Rule 1610 - Old-Vehicle Scrapping

• MSERC Application - (Form 400-1610MA)
        MSWord - 55k  /  PDF - 23k
• Scrapping Plan - (Form 400-1610SP)
        MSWord - 51K  /  PDF - 23k
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #43, December 6, 2002.
   
• Licensed Scrappers (PDF - 36k) - Who can scrap your old-vehicle.
   
• Old Vehicle Scrapping Email Notification- for collectors and restorers of vintage autos.

  Subscribe --- To receive the email list of vehicles that have been submitted to the old-vehicle scrapping program.
   
  Unsubscribe --- To be removed from the email list.
  

• Emission Credit Vendors (PDF - 41k)--- Where to buy emission credits.

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Rule 1612 - Credits for Clean On-Road Vehicles

• Rule 1612 Application - (Form 400-1612MA)
        MSWord - 52k  /  PDF - 31k
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #43, July 10, 1998.

Rule 1612.1 - Mobile Source Credit Generation Pilot Program

• Rule 1612.1 Application - (Form 400-1612.1MA)
        MSWord - 59k  /  PDF - 27k
• Application for Plans - Form 400-A (PDF - 288k)
  This form is also required when applying for MSERCs under this rule.
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #33, March 16, 2001.

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Rule 1613 - Credits for Truck Stop Electrification

• Application for Plans - Form 400-A (PDF - 288k)
  This form is also required when applying for MSERCs under this rule.
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #35, November 14, 1997.

Rule 1620 - Credits for Clean Off-Road Mobile Equipment

• Rule 1620 Application - (Form 400-1620MA)
        MSWord - 56k  /  PDF - 33k
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #43, July 10, 1998.

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Rule 1623 - Credits for Clean Lawn and Garden Equipment

• Rule 1623 Application - (Form 400-1623MA)
        MSWord - 51k  /  PDF - 31k
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #40, May 10, 1996.

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Rule 1631 - Pilot Credit Generation Program for Marine Vessels

• Rule 1631 Application - (Form 400-1631MA)
        MSWord - 56k  /  PDF - 27k
• Application for Plans - Form 400-A (PDF - 288k)
  This form is also required when applying for MSERCs under this rule.
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #36, May 11, 2001.

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Rule 1632 - Pilot Credit Generation Program for Hotelling Operations

• Rule 1632 Application - (Form 400-1632MA)
        MSWord - 53k  /  PDF - 28k
• Application for Plans - Form 400-A (PDF - 288k)
  This form is also required when applying for MSERCs under this rule.
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #36, May 11, 2001.

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Rule 1633 - Pilot Credit Generation Program for Truck/Trailer Refrigeration Units

• Rule 1633 Application - (Form 400-1633MA)
        MSWord - 55k  /  PDF - 28k
• Application for Plans - Form 400-A (PDF - 288k)
  This form is also required when applying for MSERCs under this rule.
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #36, May 11, 2001.

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Rule 2507 - Pilot Credit Generation Program for Agricultural Pumps

• Rule 2507 Application - (Form 400-2507MA)
        MSWord - 54k  /  PDF - 26k
• Application for Plans - Form 400-A (PDF - 288k)
  This form is also required when applying for MSERCs under this rule.
• For additional information see the AQMD Governing Board Agenda #36, May 11, 2001.

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Transaction Registration (Form 1600-1)
      MSWord - 90k  /  PDF - 55k
Transfer of MSERC from one person/company to another.

Conversion of MSERC (Form 1600-4)
      MSWord - 81k  /  PDF - 37k
Conversion of MSERC or ASC for use by Regulation XIII, Regulation XXII or RECLAIM - RTC.

Rule 2202 (f)(5) Application
      MSWord - 57k  /  PDF - 37k
Pursuant to Rule 2202 (f)(5) Other Emission Reduction Strategies, any person may submit an application to generate emission reductions from alternative emission reduction projects for use in Rule 2202.  (For more information see Rule 2202 Implementation Guidelines, page 5.)

Licensed Scrappers (PDF - 36k) - Who can scrap your old-vehicle.

Emission Credit Vendors (PDF - 41k) - Where to buy emission credits.

Regulation XVI - Mobile Source Offset Programs
Rules online.

Regulation XXV - Intercredit Trading
Rules online.

SCAQMD Rules and Regulations

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Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Consumer Assistance Program: Repair Assistance and Vehicle Retirement Program
If your vehicle has failed its most recently required smog check inspection, you may be eligible for the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) vehicle retirement program. Call 1-800-952-5210 or check BAR's web page for more information. For more information on BAR's Consumer Assistance Program, call 1-866-272-9642.

Mobile Source Programs - Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs
California Air Resources Board (CARB)

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