CA Agency “Disapproves” Recent LCFS Amendments
CARB is working to resubmit revisions to address the inconsistencies identified by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) while continuing to implement the current version of the LCFS regulation.
Updates
US EPA Takes Steps to Revoke California’s ZEV Waiver Approvals
The agency will seek congressional action to reverse the previous waiver approvals, but the use of the Congressional Review Act in this circumstance has raised speculation about its applicability in this case.
Asm Jackson: New Ex Officio CARB Board Member
He was appointed by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas to succeed former Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia, who departed from the Legislature last year.
Newsom Appoints San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria to CARB Board
He will replace CARB Board Member Nora Vargas who formally resigned from the San Diego Board of Supervisor on January 6, 2025.
CARB Identifies Key Focus Areas for 2025
The presentation at their January 23, 2025 board meeting highlighted several key objectives and anticipated challenges for the upcoming year.
CARB Releases New ACF ZEV Purchase Exemption Tool
This tool allows fleet owners to purchase new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles without the need to submit a ZEV Purchase Exemption application.
US EPA Grants Waivers for California’s ACC II and Omnibus Regulations
Despite the US EPA’s recent approval of the ACC II and Omnibus waivers, the state’s clean air future remains uncertain under the incoming federal administration.
Bill to Delay New Jersey ACT Implementation Advances
The bill would delay implementation of the state’s Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) regulation two years until January 1, 2027.
CARB Releases Second 15-Day Changes to Proposed ACT Amendments
These modifications arose from discussions at the October 24 CARB Board meeting. Public comment can be submitted through December 6, 2024.
CARB Overwhelmingly Approves LCFS Changes
After more than 12 hours of debate, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) on a 12 to 2 vote.
CARB to Vote on LCFS Amendments; CRTA Responds to Second 15-Day Change Proposal
This Friday’s vote will conclude a multi-year process on how to utilize the Low Carbon Fuel Standard program to accelerate transportation decarbonization.
CARB Opens 15-Day Comment Period for LCFS, ACT
Comments are due for both regulations before the end of October.