Whereas emissions of diesel soot are responsible for the significant lifetime cancer risk from air pollution and the reduction of diesel emissions from older diesel-powered machines and equipment is important to improve air quality and public health; And whereas Tier O and Tier 1 Non-Road diesel-powered machines and equipment are not regulated outside of Metro Vancouver Regional District and Port Metro Vancouver lands, and will be prohibited in Metro Vancouver after January 31, 2020 with exceptions for engines less than 25 HP, those used in agricultural farm operations, personal recreational vehicles or emergency generators: Therefore be it resolved that Tier O and Tier 1 Non-Road diesel-powered machines and equipment be prohibited across the Province of British Columbia by January 1, 2021.
