30 Tex. Admin. Code § 114.510

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
Section 114.510 - Definitions

Unless specifically defined in the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 382 (also known as the Texas Clean Air Act) or in the rules of the commission, the terms used in this subchapter have the meanings commonly ascribed to them in the field of air pollution control. In addition to the terms which are defined by Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 382; § 3.2 of this title (relating to Definitions); § 101.1 of this title (relating to Definitions); and § 114.1 of this title (relating to Definitions), the following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Idle--The operation of an engine in the operating mode where the engine is not engaged in gear, where the engine operates at a speed at the revolutions per minute specified by the engine or vehicle manufacturer for when the accelerator is fully released, and there is no load on the engine.
(2) Local government--A city, county, municipality, or political subdivision of the state.
(3) Motor vehicle--Any self-propelled device powered by an internal combustion engine and designed to operate with four or more wheels in contact with the ground, in or by which a person or property is or may be transported, and is required to be registered under Texas Transportation Code, § 502.002, excluding vehicles registered under §502.006(c).
(4) Primary propulsion engine--A gasoline or diesel-fueled internal combustion engine attached to a motor vehicle that provides the power to propel the motor vehicle into motion and maintain motion.

30 Tex. Admin. Code § 114.510

The provisions of this §114.510 adopted to be effective December 9, 2004, 29 TexReg 11355