Enforcement of the On-Road Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) Requirement
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Program Requirements
Enforcement of the following requirements are in effect and will continue:
1. Small fleet size limitations: fleets that have one, two or three on-road heavy-duty diesel fueled vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 pounds are eligible to participate. Fleets with more than three heavy-duty vehicles are NOT eligible to participate.
2. Vehicles that are subject to the Drayage Truck Regulation, the Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Regulation, Public Transit Agency Regulation, and Public Agency and Utilities Regulation are NOT eligible to participate.
Non Compliance
Fleets
Fleet owners that participate in the VIP despite being ineligible will be subject to enforcement, including a claim for breach of contract or possible liability for penalties and treble damages under the California False Claims Act, Government Code section 12650 et seq. Those who knowingly submit, or cause another person or entity to submit, false claims for payment of government funds are liable for three times the government’s damages plus civil penalties of $5,000 to $10,000 per false claim. ARB will seek any and all remedies available under law. Enforcement of the VIP may be referred to the Attorney General’s Office for resolution, which may result in termination of the VIP agreement and/or a recapturing of funds from the grantee.
Dealerships
Dealerships that are under contract with an air district to participate in VIP may also be subject to enforcement if they are not abiding by the program requirements.
For More Information
To obtain a copy of the VIP Guidelines or for other VIP material, please visit the VIP webpage at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/voucher/voucher.htm.
For more information on incentives and loan programs visit www.arb.ca.gov/truckstop or contact the Air Resources Board at 866-6-DIESEL (866-634-3735).
If you would like additional information regarding the enforcement of the VIP, please contact Robbie Morris at (916) 322-6212 or rmorris@arb.ca.gov. |
