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.
Updates
Updates
CRTA Member Spotlight: OptiFuel’s Total-Zero™ Locomotives for 2025
These locomotives set a new standard in fuel efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability to meet the diverse needs of modern rail operators.
Join Us at ACT Expo 2025!
This premier conference and trade show returns to Anaheim, CA from April 28 to May 1. Interested participants should take advantage of the CRTA registration discount code to attend.
OAL Releases Details on LCFS Disapproval Decision
CARB has until June 25, 2025, to submit revised regulations, with significant changes subject to a 15-day public comment period.
Legislature Reviews Cap & Trade Program
The recent hearing was the first public evaluation to assess the merits of reauthorizing the program.
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.
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.