Significant changes to California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation are now in effect, including the repeal of the High-Priority Fleet and Drayage Fleet requirements. Public-sector fleet requirements remain in place, with important clarifications on how the rules apply to private contractors serving public agencies.
The amendments will align the program with the State’s GHG emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2045.
With this action, the State Senate has completed its consideration of Governor Newsom’s three recent CARB appointees.
The approval concludes the formal rulemaking process and paves the way for implementation of the updated requirements starting on January 1, 2027.
CARB will consider proposed regulations to establish a permanent E15 fuel specification at its September 24-25 Board meeting, marking the next major step in implementing California’s E15 law.
Stakeholders are cautiously optimistic after CARB issues new guidance indicating that only certain contractor-operated vehicles may be subject to the ACF requirements.
The Board has appointed a new slate of members for the 2026-2029 term, with the committee’s first meeting tentatively scheduled for later this month.
The changes proposed by CARB clarify compliance requirements and waiver-related provisions while maintaining the rule’s overall framework.
The suit alleges that CARB violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by approving significant program changes without adequately analyzing their environmental, public health, and community impacts.
CARB approved its Cap-and-Invest amendments, but only after a lengthy and somewhat unpredictable meeting that raised new questions about the program’s direction and future.
The agency is gathering public input on potential methane rules for dairy and livestock operations.
These proposals may be of interest to stakeholders affected by greenhouse gas compliance and reporting requirements.