On April 25, 2014, after extensive testimony from truck owners both in favor and opposition, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved amendments to its Truck and Bus Regulation with a few changes that will require a 15-day public comment period. The amendments provide more flexible compliance options for small fleets, fleets operated exclusively in certain areas that have cleaner air, certain vocational or work trucks (construction), and low mileage fleets. ARB estimates the proposed amendments will save affected fleets more than $400 million in compliance costs through 2023.
Detailed information on the regulation and approved amendments can be accessed here.
For additional information, please contact RCRC Regulatory Affairs Advocate Mary Pitto at (916) 447-4806 ormpitto@rcrcnet.org.