EPA Expands Farmers’ Right to Repair Diesel Equipment Without Fearing Costs
TL;DR
The EPA issued guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act supports farmers’ and equipment owners’ right to repair nonroad diesel equipment, stating they can access repair tools and software and use temporary emission-control overrides for repairs. This aims to cut repair costs and reduce dependency on dealers without changing emission standards, potentially boosting productivity for farmers.
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