The BUSES Act would prohibit states and local governments from enforcing engine idling restrictions on over-the-road buses and school buses if the engine idles for less than 15 minutes. This means that bus operators could let their engines run for up to 15 minutes without facing penalties under state or local idling rules. The bill also prevents private citizens from suing bus operators over idling violations that fall under this 15-minute threshold and requires states to shut down any existing "bounty" programs that pay individuals for reporting idling violations by bus companies within 180 days of the law's enactment. The legislation modifies the Clean Air Act and would apply nationwide through state implementation plans. No specific funding is allocated in the bill.
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