There are a wide variety of laws and ordinances throughout all levels of government across the nation. And they vary widely in their restrictions and penalties.
Here are a few we have found of value:
- EPA Compilation of State, County, Municipal Regulations (PDF)
- City of Portland, OR (PDF)
- Multnomah County Vehicle Idling Reduction Policy (PDF)
- Connecticut Idling Law (PDF)
Business Policy Examples:
- Eugene Water and Electric Board (PDF)
- New York City
Press Release about new law passed for NYC - Utne Reader article on New York’s anti-idling ordinance
A Cordial Invitation…
if you, your business or agency is not on the list of endorsers yet, we’d love to include you!
FORMS*
- Business Endorsement Form
- Government or Non-Profit Agency Endorsement Form
- Individual Endorsement Form
- *all are PDF forms that need to be printed out, filled out with pen, signed and sent in to us at this address:
Healthy Air Oregon Campaign
c/o Beyond Toxics
P.O. Box 1106
Eugene, OR 97440
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