OAL Approves LCFS Amendments, Marking Major Milestone for Clean Fuels
The LCFS has driven $4B annually in clean fuel investments and cut fuel carbon intensity by nearly 13%. The new changes aim to go even further.
Updates
CRTA Responds to Federal Rollback of California Truck Regulations
Following President Trump’s signing of resolutions repealing California’s clean truck regulations, CRTA President Nicole Rice highlights the importance of sustaining progress toward cleaner air and sustainable transportation.
Senate Votes to Revoke California’s Clean Air Waivers: Legal Battle Looms
The actions taken on May 22, 2025 signal a significant federal pushback against California’s aggressive climate policies.
CARB to Repeal High Priority and Drayage Fleet Provisions in ACF
The agency will take action to formally repeal these provisions by October 31, 2025. With their removal, CARB would likely have to adopt a new regulation to reimpose similar zero-emission truck purchasing mandates in the future.
CARB Resubmits Proposed LCFS Amendments to OAL
The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has until June 30, 2025 to make a determination on the revised package.
Governor Newsom Names Riverside Mayor to California Air Resources Board
She steps into the role previously held by former CARB Board Member Gideon Kracov, who resigned on April 3, 2025, due to personal reasons.
Josh F.W. Cook Appointed US EPA Region 9 Administrator
He will lead the implementation of federal environmental policies for the states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.
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.
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.