Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-19-712

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 14, April 4, 2024

Section 28-19-712 - Definitions

The following terms shall apply to K.A.R. 28-19-712 through K.A.R. 28-19-712d.

(a) "Auxiliary power unit" means an integrated system that provides heat, air conditioning, engine warming, or electricity to components of a heavy-duty diesel vehicle and is certified by the administrator of the USEPA under 40 C.F.R. part 89 as meeting applicable emission standards.

(b) "Commercial vehicle" means any motor vehicle, other than a passenger vehicle, and any trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer drawn by the motor vehicle that is designed, used, and maintained for the transportation of persons or property for hire, compensation, or profit or in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise.

(c) "Gross vehicle weight rating" means the weight specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.

(d) "Heavy-duty diesel vehicle" means any motor vehicle that meets the following conditions:

(1) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,001 pounds;

(2) is powered by a diesel engine; and

(3) is designed primarily for transporting persons or property on a public street or highway.

(e) "Idling" means the operation of an engine in the operating mode during either of the following situations:

(1) When the engine is not in gear; or

(2) when the engine operates at the revolutions per minute specified by the engine or vehicle manufacturer, the accelerator is fully released, and there is no load on the engine.

(f) "Institutional vehicle" means any motor vehicle, other than a passenger vehicle, and any trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer drawn by the motor vehicle that is designed, used, and maintained for the transportation of persons or property for an organization, establishment, foundation, or society.

(g) "Load or unload location" means any site where a driver idles a heavy-duty diesel vehicle while waiting to load or unload. This term shall include the following:

(1) Distribution centers;

(2) warehouses;

(3) retail stores;

(4) railroad facilities; and

(5) ports.

(h) "Passenger vehicle" means any motor vehicle designed for carrying not more than 10 passengers and used for the transportation of persons.

(i) "Public vehicle" means any motor vehicle, other than a passenger vehicle, and any trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer drawn by the motor vehicle that is designed, used, and maintained for the transportation of persons or property at the public expense and under public control.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-19-712

Authorized by K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-3005; implementing K.S.A. 65-3010; effective June 25, 2010.