California Air Resources Board: Public Hearing On Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation.pdf

Date & Time: October 27, 2022, 9:00 AM (with potential continuation on October 28)
Location: Byron Sher Auditorium, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (Remote option via Zoom)

Summary:

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is holding a public hearing to consider the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, aiming to reduce emissions from mobile sources and contribute to state and federal air quality standards. The hearing will take place in-person and remotely, with a written comment period opening on September 2, 2022.

Key Points:

- Purpose: The ACF regulation is vital for achieving California's climate and public health goals by targeting mobile source emissions, which are significant contributors to criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG).
- Scope: The proposed regulation affects sections 2013 through 2016 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 13.
- Emission Reductions: It aims to reduce GHG and criteria pollutant emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, addressing a disproportionately high share of transportation-related emissions.
- Legal Authority: The regulatory action is based on various sections of the California Health and Safety Code, implementing and interpreting specific code provisions related to air quality.
- Public Comment: Interested parties can present comments orally or in writing during the hearing or submit them via postal mail or electronic means before and after the hearing. Untimely comments may be considered at CARB's discretion.
- Incorporation by Reference: Relevant documents, including federal regulations and existing California standards, are incorporated to support the proposed regulation.

Next Steps:

CARB will consider other potential changes to the proposed regulation during the public comment period. The hearing agenda and detailed information, including the specific sections affected and policy statements, will be available ten days before October 27, 2022.