The Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation (the Regulation) was approved by the Metro Vancouver Board on February 25, 2011. The Regulation will save lives by cutting back on emissions of diesel soot from industrial and construction machines like excavators and forklifts.

The Regulation applies if you own or operate a non-road diesel engine in Metro Vancouver that is 25 horsepower (hp) or greater. The Regulation focuses on older (Tier 0 and Tier 1) engines but also restricts the exhaust opacity and idling of all non-road diesel engines 25 hp or greater.

The regulation does not apply to engines less than 25 hp, machines used in agricultural operations, personal recreational machines, emergency generators or other stationary machines operated only in the case of emergency.

Click here to access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

As of January 1, 2012 owners or operators of machines with Tier 0 non-road diesel engines must:

• register the engine/machine 
• label the machine 
• pay fees to operate the machine in Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver has developed an online application to register engines. The registration is done in three easy steps after setting up your Non-Road Diesel account:

Step 1: Add your Tier 0 Engine(s) into the system.
Step 2: Select Operating Period(s).
Step 3: Pay for the Operating Period(s).

Click the button below to register your Tier 0 engine.

The following information is needed to register: company details  contact details  maximum engine horsepower  engine manufacture year  engine serial number  machine type, manufacturer, model and VIN  credit card details

In preparation for online registration, you can use the NRDE Registration Information spreadsheet template to record your engine and machine information.
 NRDE Registration Information