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ARB Website What's New Archive - 2006
This page last reviewed April 3, 2009
The following "WHAT'S NEW" list identifies many topic areas that have been added to the system or revamped. Not all Website changes are reflected on this Webpage.
| Date Posted | |
December 2006 |
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| December 28, 2006 | |
| $2.6 Million Awarded for Clean Air Technology | |
| Twelve projects to receive this year’s Innovative Clean Air Technology (ICAT) awards. | |
| Chair's Air Pollution Seminar - Greg H. Rau, Ph. D. | |
| "Low-Cost Options for CO2 Mitigation in Electricity, Oil, and Cement Production" - Tuesday, Jan., 16, 1:30 p.m. | |
| December 26, 2006 | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Allan Jones, MBE | |
| "Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in London " – Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, 1:30 p.m. | |
| December 22, 2006 | |
| ARB Granted ZEV Waiver | |
| Chairman's statement on USEPA's approval of the ZEV waiver request. | |
| Holiday Tips for a Non-Wasteful Season | |
| Tips on reducing waste generated by holiday celebrations. | |
| December 15, 2006 | |
| This new area concerns relevant information on ARB's SOx Emission Control Area (SECA Program) activities. | |
| December 13, 2006 | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Praveen K. Amar, Ph. D. | |
| "Impact of Potential Future Climate Change on Regional Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter Levels in the United States" - Wed., Jan., 10, 2007, 10:30 a.m. | |
| December 08, 2006 | |
| State's Oldest School Bus Retires | |
| View the news release. | |
| December 07, 2006 | |
| New Measures will Curb Emissions from Chrome Plating Process | |
| See the news release. | |
| December 04, 2006 | |
| Public Workshop for Diesel Verification Amendments | |
| Verification Procedure, Warranty and In-Use Compliance Requirements for In-Use Strategies to Control Emissions from Diesel Engines | |
| Biodiesel Work Group Meeting 12/15/06 in Sacramento 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | |
| Discussion topics will include, but are not limited to the Revised ARB Draft Advisory on Biodiesel, the ARB biodiesel research plan, and the American Society of Testing and Materials activities. | |
November 2006 |
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| November 29, 2006 | |
| Electronic ARB Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the December 7, 2006 Board meeting is now available on-line. | |
| November 28, 2006 | |
| A faster way to navigate to this growing website. | |
| November 27, 2006 | |
| The Carl Moyer Program South Coast AQMD Audit Report | |
| The ARB conducted an audit of the South Coast AQMD's Carl Moyer Program in July 2006. The results of this audit are provided in a report from the ARB to the SCAQMD, followed by a response from the District. | |
| November 22, 2006 | |
| Board Meeting Agenda for December 7, 2006 - Bakersfield | |
| This meeting will also be webcast | |
| November 21, 2006 | |
| $25 Million for Construction Equipment Concepts Released | |
| ARB has posted concepts for the expenditure of $25 million for the purchase of low-emission construction equipment for public agencies. These concepts will be presented at a public workshop on November 30, 2006 in Sacramento. | |
| November 20, 2006 | |
| Public Workshop for Air Cleaner Regulation (AB 2276) | |
| Discuss development of regulation to limit ozone emissions from indoor air cleaners (AB 2276, Pavley, 2006) | |
| November 17, 2006 | |
| In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation Workshop | |
| In Los Angeles on December 20, 2006 | |
| In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation Workshop | |
| In Sacramento on | |
| In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation Workshop | |
| In Fresno on December 21, 2006 | |
| Goods Movement Action Plan Integrating Workgroup Meeting | |
| In Sacramento on November 17, 2006 9:30 am | |
| Public Workshop to Discuss Enhanced Vapor Recovery for ASTs | |
| The Air Resources Board (ARB) is developing Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) regulations for aboveground storage tanks (AST). This workshop will provide an udate on ARB's efforts toward adopting AST EVR certification and test procedures. | |
| ARB Reduces Emissions from Ships and Certain Ag Engines | |
| News release from the November 16 hearing. | |
| Consumer Products to Have Less Harmful Ingredients | |
| News release from the November 17 hearing. | |
| November 16, 2006 | |
| Public Workshop Regarding Fuels | |
| Predictive Model and Biodiesel | |
| Conference on Economic Impact Modeling | |
| Conference on Economic Impact Modeling of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Market and Non-Market Based Strategies | |
| Chair's Air Pollution Seminar - D. Sheehan, Commissioner | |
| "Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in the Northeastern States" - Mon., Dec., 11, 9:30 a.m. Presentation Now Available! | |
| November 14, 2006 | |
| Public Consultation Meeting for Portable Equipment | |
| Regulation Amendments | |
| November 09, 2006 | |
| Architectural Coatings SCM Workshop | |
| December 12th in Sacramento | |
| November 08, 2006 | |
| Incentives for low-polluting construction equipment | |
| ARB is holding a public workshop to discuss the allocation of $25 million to public agencies for the replacement, repower, and retrofit of construction equipment | |
| November 07, 2006 | |
| Chair's Air Pollution Seminar - David L. Goodstein, Ph. D. | |
| Out of Gas: The End of the Age of Oil, November 30th 1:30 pm at the Byron Sher Auditorium in Sacramento: Presentation Now Available ! | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Brian McLean, Ph. D. | |
| Acid Rain, U.S. Cap and Trade - Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 1:30 p.m. | |
| Workshop for Draft ACE/ACP Guidance | |
| A workshop to discuss draft implementation guidance for the Alternative Compliance Plan and Alternative Control of Emissions provisions of the cargo handling equipment regulation and ocean-going ship auxiliary engine regulations will be held Nov 29, 2006 | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Defra (United Kindom) | |
| UK Experience in Developing National Climate Change Policy, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. | |
| November 06, 2006 | |
| Greenhouse Gas Conference | |
| Economic Impact Modeling of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Market and Non-Market Based Strategies, Nov. 29 in Sacramento. | |
| November 03, 2006 | |
| Interim Criteria Emissions Updates to ARB's 2006 Almanac | |
| Updated emission data is now available for selected categories. | |
| Climate Change Public Workshop - Sacramento | |
| To discuss development of regulations to require reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the establishment of the 1990 Emissions Baseline as the California 2020 Emissions Target | |
| November 02, 2006 | |
| Wintertime Carbon Monoxide Health Warning | |
| Protect yourself and your family from this silent killer. | |
| November 01, 2006 | |
| Mobile Source Emission Inventory Workshop | |
| Meeting to be held in Sacramento | |
| Mobile Source Emission Inventory Workshop | |
| Meeting to be held at Diamond Bar, CA. - South Coast AQMD Headquarters | |
| Board Meeting Agenda for 11/16 & 17, 2006 - San Francisco | |
| This meeting will also be webcast | |
October 2006 |
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| October 24, 2006 | |
| Port truck measure workgroup meeting | |
| Workgroup meeting to develop a control measure to reduce emissions from port trucks. | |
| October 20, 2006 | |
| Proposed 2006 Revisions to the Carl Moyer Program Guidelines | |
| ARB will conduct a public hearing on December 7, 2006, 9:00 AM in Bakersfield to consider the adoption of the proposed revisions to the Moyer Guidelines: Light-Duty Vehicle Chapter. | |
| Proposed Amendments to the VAVR Regulation | |
| ARB will conduct a public hearing on December 7, 2006, 9:00 AM in Bakersfield to consider the adoption of proposed amendments to the Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement regulation. | |
| October 19, 2006 | |
| State Implementation Plan Workshop | |
| To be held in Sacramento on November 14, 2006 at 8:00 AM | |
| Carl Moyer Program Audit of the Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD | |
| The ARB conducted an audit of the Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD's Carl Moyer Program in June of 2006. The results of this audit are provided in a report from the ARB to the SMAQMD, followed by a response from the District. | |
| October 18, 2006 | |
| Workshop to Review Vapor Recovery Equipment Defect List | |
| To facilitate a public review of VRED List, ARB is holding a workshop to consider whether an update is necessary and discuss possible changes. | |
| Update on ISD at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities | |
| The California Air Resources Board in-station diagnostics at gasoline dispensing facilities. | |
| 2006 Air Quality Legislative Annual Summary | |
| Now available in electronic form | |
| October 17, 2006 | |
| California's Parking Cash-Out Program | |
| Learn more about the program and if it applies to your business. | |
| October 16, 2006 | |
| Chair Robert F. Sawyer - Air Pollution Seminar | |
| From Science to Regulation (With the additional perspective of 10 months of on-the-job training) - Wed., Nov., 1st 1:30 p.m. | |
| Ventura County Lawn Mower Exchange - link expired | |
| Find out how to get a clean, electric mower here. | |
| October 06, 2006 | |
| Chair's Air Pollution Seminar - Dallas Burtraw | |
| Design Elements for a Successful CO2 Trading Program | |
| October 03, 2006 | |
| Now available online. | |
| October 02, 2006 | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - James J. Schauer, Ph. D. | |
| Atmospheric Perspective on Toxic Metal Deposition to Water Bodies and Water Sheds - Thurs., Oct., 26 10:30 a.m. | |
September 2006 |
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| September 29, 2006 | |
| Board Meeting Tentative Agenda for 10/19/06 - Sacramento | |
| This meeting will also be webcast | |
| September 27, 2006 | |
| Climate Change | |
| Learn more about California's landmark climate change emission reduction programs. | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Brett Singer, Ph. D. | |
| Indoor Chemistry: Cleaning Products, Ozone, and Toxic Air Contaminants - Tues., Oct. 17, 1:30 p.m. | |
| September 26, 2006 | |
| On-Road HDDVs in Private Fleet's Workgroup Meeting | |
| Public Workshop in Sacramento October 5, 2006 | |
| Composite Wood Products ATCM Public Workshop | |
| October 23, 2006 Public Workshop | |
| September 20, 2006 | |
| State Implementation Plan (SIP) 2006 Symposium | |
| September 19, 2006 | |
| Electronic ARB Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the September 28, 2006 Board meeting is now available on-line. | |
| September 14, 2006 | |
| Easy Navigation to ARB's List Serve Archives | |
| To find links to all broadcasts, simply click on our "Join e-Lists" top page and then on the "Display Email Lists & Archives" button. | |
| Public Workshop - Enhanced Vapor Recovery for Gasoline ASTs | |
| The Air Resources Board (ARB) is developing Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) regulations for gasoline dispensing facilities using aboveground storage tanks. This workshop will provide an update on ARB's efforts toward adopting AST EVR standards. | |
| September 12, 2006 | |
| California Fuel Cell Partnership 2006 Road Rally | |
| The 5th annual road rally is a three-day event that takes fuel cell vehicle technology on the road in Southern California, October 5-8. | |
| September 11, 2006 | |
| Joint ARB/CEC Public Workshop in Sacramento, California | |
| To Discuss Potential Incentives and Funding for Alternative Transportation Fuels, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1811, Thursday, September 21, 2006 | |
| September 08, 2006 | |
| Verification Procedures Public Workshop | |
| Regarding the Proposed Addition of Conditional Extension for On-Road Applications to the Verification Procedure | |
| September 05, 2006 | |
| In-Use Stationary Agricultural Engine Workshop | |
| September 01, 2006 | |
| West Oakland Community Meeting on Diesel Soot Risk Studies | |
| Community input on planned port, rail yard, and West Oakland diesel PM risk assessments | |
August 2006 |
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| August 30, 2006 | |
| Gasoline Dispensing Facility Fuel Hose Workshop | |
| The workshop is to discuss an effort to set evaporative emission standards for gasoline dispensing facility fuel hoses. | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California | |
| To Discuss Issues Pertaining to Updating the CaRFG3 Predictive Model, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2006 | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California | |
| To Discuss Issues Pertaining to Updating the CaRFG3 Predictive Model, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2006 | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California | |
| To Discuss Issues Pertaining to Updating the CaRFG3 Predictive Model, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, October 27, 2006 | |
| August 29, 2006 | |
| Fleet Rule for Public Agencies & Utilities Training Seminar | |
| Public Workshop | |
| Fleet Rule for Public Agencies & Utilities Training Seminar | |
| Public Workshop | |
| Fleet Rule for Public Agencies & Utilities Training Seminar | |
| Public Workshop | |
| Fleet Rule for Public Agencies & Utilities Training Seminar | |
| Public Workshop | |
| Fleet Rule for Public Agencies & Utilities Training Seminar | |
| Public Workshop | |
| Fleet Rule for Public Agencies & Utilities Training Seminar | |
| Public Workshop | |
| Fleet Rule for Public Agencies & Utilities Training Seminar | |
| Public Workshop | |
| Mobile Source Emissions Inventory Workshop | |
| This workshop will discuss the status of updates to the EMFAC and OFFROAD models. | |
| August 28, 2006 | |
| Public Workshop on Dry Cleaning ATCM | |
| Public Workshop to Discuss Amendments to the Proposed Dry Cleaning ATCM | |
| August 25, 2006 | |
| Wilmington Local Advisory Group Meeting | |
| Guest speakers sharing information on the effects of exposure to methyl bromide on health, the California diesel truck idling regulation, the California Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Roadside Inspection Program and the Harbor Communities Monitoring projects. | |
| Consumer Products Workshop | |
| Discuss Proposed Amendments to the Regulation | |
| August 23, 2006 | |
| Maritime Air Quality Technical Working Group Meeting | |
| You're invited to a public meeting in Long Beach on September 12, 2006, to discuss updates for programs to reduce emissions from ocean-going vessels, cargo handling equipment, commercial harbor craft, and port trucks. | |
| August 21, 2006 | |
| Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs -- Link Expired | |
| Workshop materials have been posted for the August 31, 2006 public workshop on revisions to the Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Regulation and Carl Moyer Program Guidelines for voluntary repair of vehicles | |
| Port Truck Public Consultation Meeting - August 30, 2006 in San Pedro | |
| Consultation meeting to inform and solicit comments on the development of a control measure to reduce emissions from port trucks. | |
| Port Truck Public Consultation Meeting - September 8, 2006 in Oakland | |
| Consultation meeting to inform and solicit comments on the development of a control measure to reduce emissions from port trucks. | |
| August 16, 2006 | |
| Chairman' s Air Pollution Seminar - Susanne V. Hering, Ph. D. | |
| A Low-Cost, Ultra-Fine Particle Concentration Monitor - Fri., Sept. 8, 2:00 p.m. | |
| August 14, 2006 | |
| Research Solicitation for 2007-08 | |
| ARB is starting the research planning process for the fiscal year 2007-08 Research Plan and is seeking research ideas to evaluate, which may become the basis for public solicitations or interagency agreements next summer and fall. | |
| August 10, 2006 | |
| Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Test Plan Public Workshop | |
| This workshop will discuss the proposed test plan for Off Highway Recreational Vehicles | |
| Chairman' s Air Pollution Seminar - Brad Edgar, Ph. D. | |
| Electric Diesel Particulate Filter Demonstration, Thurs., August 31, at 10 a.m. | |
| Health Impacts Methodology; Updating PM2.5 Mortality Estimat | |
| Public Workshop to Update Methodology to Estimate Premature Death Associated with Fine Airborne Particulate (PM2.5) Exposures | |
| August 08, 2006 | |
| Oceangoing Ship Onboard Incineration | |
| A public workshop will be held on August 30, 2006, to discuss the proposed amendments to the Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Cruise Ship Onboard Incineration | |
| August 03, 2006 | |
| Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program Workshop | |
| ARB will hold a third workshop in Sacramento on August 31, 2006, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Draft regulatory and guidance language will be posted prior to the workshop. | |
| 2005 Enforcement Annual Report | |
| Report of Enforcement Activities | |
| CEC California Electricity and Air Quality Conference | |
| To take place on October 3-4, 2006 in Sacramento | |
| August 01, 2006 | |
| Northern California Chrome Plating ATCM Workshop | |
| Public Workshops to Discuss the Second Draft of the Proposed Amendments to the Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations | |
| Southern California Chrome Plating ATCM Workshop | |
| Public Workshops to Discuss the Second Draft of the proposed amendments to the Hexavalent Chromium Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations | |
July 2006 |
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| July 31, 2006 | |
| Railyard Community Meeting, August 28, 2006 | |
| To Discuss the Draft ARB Rail Yard HRA and Emission Inventory Methodology Guidelines, starting from 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. in Cal EPA Headquarters - Sacramento, CA | |
| Community Meeting City of Commerce August 30, 2006 | |
| To Discuss Draft ARB Rail Yard HRA and Emission Inventory Methodology Guidelines, starting from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. in Council Chambers - City of Commerce, CA | |
| July 19, 2006 | |
| Chairman' s Air Pollution Seminar - Mark Mendell, Ph. D. | |
| Indoor Residential Chemical Emissions as Risk Factors for Children's Respiratory Health - Thurs., Aug., 3, 1:30 p.m. | |
| July 14, 2006 | |
| Commercial Harbor Craft Public Workshop | |
| A public workshop will be held on July 27, 2006, to discuss proposed regulatory activities for commercial harbor craft. | |
| July 12, 2006 | |
| Electronic ARB Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the July 20, 2006 Board meeting is now available on-line. | |
| July 07, 2006 | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California in July | |
| Staff of the Air Resources Board Will Hold a Workshop to Discuss ARB's Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Fuels-Related Activities, Monday, July 10, 2006 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California in July | |
| Staff of the Air Resources Board Will Hold a Workshop to Discuss ARB's Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Fuels-Related Activities, Monday, July 24, 2006 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California in August | |
| Staff of the Air Resources Board Will Hold a Workshop to Discuss ARB's Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Fuels-Related Activities, Friday, August 11, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California in August | |
| Staff of the Air Resources Board Will Hold a Workshop to Discuss ARB's Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Fuels-Related Activities, Friday, August 25, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | |
June 2006 |
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| June 30, 2006 | |
| State Standards Area Designation Workshop | |
| 2006 Designations | |
| June 29, 2006 | |
| Public Workshop Stationary CI Engine ATCM Amendments | |
| Public workshop to discuss the addition of in-use stationary diesel agricultural engine requirements and other changes to the ATCM for Stationary Diesel Compression-Ignition Engines | |
| June 27, 2006 | |
| ZEV Technology Review | |
| At the 2003 ZEV Regulation hearings, the Air Resources Board directed staff to conduct a review of ZEV technologies and advise the Board. To accomplish this, ARB has convened an Expert Review Panel to summarize technology status. | |
| June 23, 2006 | |
| Distributed Generation Public Workshop | |
| workshop to discuss amendments to DG certification regulation | |
| June 22, 2006 | |
| Diesel Off-Road Equipment Rule Workgroup | |
| Workshop | |
| June 21, 2006 | |
| Diesel Off-road Equipment Rule Workgroup | |
| July 21 workgroup meeting to be held in El Monte and Sacramento | |
| June 20, 2006 | |
| Chairman' s Air Pollution Seminar - Cornie Huizenga | |
| Building Partnerships for Urban Air Quality Management in Asia - Friday, June 23, 2:00 pm | |
| June 19, 2006 | |
| On-Road In-Use HDD Private Fleets Control Measure | |
| Workgroup Meeting July 18th in Sacramento | |
| June 15, 2006 | |
| Southern California Chrome Plating ATCM Public Workshop | |
| Meeting at South Coast AQMD on June 27, 2006 | |
| Northern California Chrome Plating ATCM Public Workshop | |
| Meeting in Sacramento on June 30, 2006 | |
| June 14, 2006 | |
| Electronic ARB Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the June 22, 2006 Board meeting is now available on-line. | |
| June 13, 2006 | |
| Commercial Harbor Craft Public Workshop | |
| A public workshop will be held on June 28, 2006, to discuss proposed regulatory activities for commercial harbor craft. | |
| Modernization, Efficiency, Accountability & Transparency Act of 2005 | |
| ARB complies with SB796 (Ch 686/2005) Figueroa with two new homepage buttons "Permits, Certifications, Etc." and "Decisions Pending and Opportunities for Public Participation." No new information, merely ease of navigability to preexisting webpages. | |
| June 12, 2006 | |
| Scientific Review Panel Meeting | |
| Join us on June 26, 2006 9:30 AM at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel at the LAX Airport | |
| June 08, 2006 | |
| AQAC meeting on the proposed NO2 standard | |
| REVIEW OF ARB/OEHHA DRAFT STAFF REPORT ON THE | |
| Public Workshop to discuss Zero Emission Bus Regulations | |
| Public Workshop to Discuss the Status of the Zero Emission Bus Technology and Proposesd Regulations | |
| June 07, 2006 | |
| California's Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies Workshop | |
| Implementation Workshop/Training Seminar - Burbank | |
| California's Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies | |
| Implementation Workshop/Training Seminar - Riverside | |
| June 06, 2006 | |
| California's Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies | |
| Implementation Workshop/Training Seminar - San Diego | |
| California's Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies | |
| Implementation Workshop/Training Seminar - Santa Rosa | |
| California's Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies | |
| Implementation Workshop/Training Seminar - San Jose | |
| June 02, 2006 | |
| Fuels Workshop Notice and Agenda on June 16, 2006 | |
| Discussion of Fuels Activities | |
| Fuels Workshop Notice and Agenda on June 30, 2006 | |
| Discussion of the Fuels Activities | |
| June 01, 2006 | |
| Chairman' s Air Pollution Seminar - Costas Sioutas, Ph. D. | |
| Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Ultrafine PM; Summary of 5 years Research by the Southern California Particle Center and Supersite - Tues., June 6, 1:30 p.m. | |
May 2006 |
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| May 31, 2006 | |
| Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program Workshop | |
| ARB will hold a second workshop in Sacramento on June 29, 2006, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A staff presentation will be posted on June 19, 2006. | |
| May 25, 2006 | |
| California's Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies | |
| Implementation Workshop/Training Seminar | |
| Portable Fuel Container Certification Process Public Meeting | |
| On September 15, 2005, ARB adopted amendments to the PFC regulations to require that all PFCs and spouts sold in California be certified after July 1, 2007. This meeting will discuss the certification requirements. | |
| May 24, 2006 | |
| California's Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies Workshop | |
| Implementation Workshop/Training Seminar | |
| May 19, 2006 | |
| Electronic ARB Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the May 25, 2006 Board meeting is now available on-line. | |
| Chairman' s Air Pollution Seminar - Costas Sioutas, Ph. D. | |
| Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Ultrafine PM; Summary of 5 years Research by the Southern California Particle Center and Supersite - Tues., June 6, 1:30 p.m. | |
| May 11, 2006 | |
| Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, CA. 9:00am-3:00pm | |
| To Discuss the Air Resources Board's Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Fuel Related Activities, May 24, 2006 | |
| May 10, 2006 | |
| U.S. EPA releases proposed draft permit --LNG Cabrillo Port | |
| U.S. EPA Proposed Draft Permit for the LNG Cabrillo Port Project (Ventura County, CA) | |
| May 04, 2006 | |
| Easier Access to List Serve Groups | |
| Since ARB's list of List Serve "Groups" essentially matches the list of top level programs under the programs button, why not enable users to see each group's lists via a link on that webpage? OK, now available. | |
| May 01, 2006 | |
| Workshop: Ambient Air Quality Standard for Nitrogen Dioxide | |
| Public workshops to discuss the draft Staff Report and draft Technical Support Document on Proposed State Ambient Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Monday, May 8, 10:00 a.m. | |
April 2006 |
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| April 28, 2006 | |
| Chairman' s Air Pollution Seminar - Alex Farrell, Ph. D. | |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fuel Ethanol: Separating the Confusion from the Uncertainties - Tues., May 16, 1:30 p.m. | |
| April 27, 2006 | |
| Distributed Generation Workgroup Meeting - Link Expired | |
| Discuss Amendments to Distributed Generation Certification Regulation | |
| April 26, 2006 | |
| Workshop for Warranty Reporting Amendments | |
| Public Workshop Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Procedures for Reporting Failures of Emission-Related Components | |
| April 19, 2006 | |
| Chairman' s Air Pollution Seminar - John Massingill, Ph. D. | |
| High Performance Polyol Phosphate Esters (POLYOL) Coatings to Meet Low VOC Emission Limits - Tuesday, May 9, 10:30 a.m. | |
| April 17, 2006 | |
| Evaluation of Port Trucks and Possible Mitigation Strategies | |
| The Air Resources Board (ARB/Board) staff is soliciting comments on the draft report, Evaluation of Port Trucks and Possible Mitigation Strategies. The deadline for comments is May 12, 2006. | |
| April 14, 2006 | |
| Certification Document Management System | |
| Visit our new website and sign up for our new list serve | |
| April 12, 2006 | |
| Low-Pressure Fuel Evaporative Implementation Workshop - Link Expired | |
| El Monte, CA, April 18, 2006 | |
| Low-Pressure Fuel Evaporative Implementation Workshop - Link Expired | |
| Pleasanton, CA, April 20, 2006 | |
| Electronic ARB Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the April 20, 2006 ARB Board meeting is Now Available On-Line | |
| April 11, 2006 | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, CA from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| To Discuss ARB's Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Fuel Activities, Thursday, April 27, 2006 | |
| ARB Predictive Model Workgroup in Sacramento, CA. 9:00 - 11:30 | |
| To Discuss Issues Regarding the Development of Changes to the California Predictive Model for California Reformulated Gasoline, Thursday, April 27, 2006 | |
| Chairman's Air Pollution Seminar - Anthony Wexler, Ph. D. | |
| Air Quality Research Center and San Joaquin Valley Aerosol Health Effects Research Center Thurs., April 13, 1:30 pm | |
| April 05, 2006 | |
| California Almanac of Emissions & Air Quality - 2006 Edition | |
| Now available on the web. | |
| April 04, 2006 | |
| Low Pressure Evaporative Implementation Workshop - Link Expired | |
| Sacramento - April 4, 2006 at ARB Headquarter's Building | |
| Community Meeting re: Railyards | |
| Meeting with Union Pacific Rail Road | |
| Community Meeting re: Railroads | |
| Meeting with Burlington Norther Santa Fe (BNSF) April 18, 2006 | |
| April 03, 2006 | |
| In-use Stationary Diesel Agricultural Engine ATCM | |
| A public workshop to discuss adding in-use stationary diesel agricultural engine emission limits to the ATCM for Stationary Compression Ignition Engines | |
March 2006 |
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| March 28, 2006 | |
| In-use Stationary Diesel Agricultural Engines ATCM | |
| A public workshop to discuss proposed emission limits for in-use stationary diesel agricultural engines. | |
| Railyard Mtg, in El Monte, CA on April 25, 2006 - REVISED | |
| Potential Future Emission Control Measures to Reduce Railroad Emissions as Part of the Statewide Rail Yard Agreement | |
| March 27, 2006 | |
| DG Workgroup Meeting - Link Expired | |
| Staff will discuss potential changes to DG certfication regulation | |
| March 22, 2006 | |
| Zero Emission Bus Regulatory Workshop | |
| Public Workshop to Discuss the Status of the Zero Emission Bus Technology and Regulations | |
| March 21, 2006 | |
| Chairman's Air Pollution Seminar - Anthony Wexler, Ph. D. | |
| Air Quality Research Center and San Joaquin Valley Aerosol Health Effects Research Center Thurs., April 13, 1:30 pm | |
| March 20, 2006 | |
| Pleasure Craft Evaporative Emission Workshop | |
| The workshop is to discuss an effort to set emission standards for spark ignited marine engines. | |
| March 16, 2006 | |
| Public Workhop on Dry Cleaning ATCM | |
| TODAY IN SACRAMENTO AT 5:00 pm. to 7pm | |
| March 15, 2006 | |
| Multimedia Guidance Document | |
| Open Invitation to Public Stakeholders Consultation Meeting for Draft Final Cal/EPA Multimedia Guidance Document for Multimedia Evaluations of Motor Vehicle Fuels and Fuel Additives | |
| March 14, 2006 | |
| Introductory Variance Hearing Board Workshop | |
| Training will be held on April 19th in Redding on the variance process and the Health and Safety Code (state law) requirements pertaining to the issuance of variances and abatement orders. Advanced registration is required. | |
| Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism | |
| Training class to be held April 6th at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building beginning at 7:30 AM | |
| Electronic Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the March 23, 2006 ARB Board meeting is Now Available On-Line | |
| March 13, 2006 | |
| New List Serve Feature to Reduce Duplicate Postings | |
| For people subscribed to multiple lists used to broadcast a single announcement, we now have a system that will preclude the necessity for multiple emails going to your email in-tray. Nothing new is required on your part. | |
| Report to the CA Legislature on NAFTA and Air Quality | |
| Air Quality Concerns Relating to NAFTA and Free Commercial Vehicle Travel in California | |
| March 10, 2006 | |
| Carl Moyer Program 2006 Multi-District Solicitation | |
| The Carl Moyer Program provides monetary grants for the incremental cost of cleaner than required technology. The ARB is soliciting applications for projects that provide multi district air quality benefits. | |
| March 08, 2006 | |
| Outboard Marine Tanks Website and List Serve | |
| Visit our new website area and sign up for this new list serve. | |
| March 07, 2006 | |
| Public Workshop for On-Road Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks - Sacramento | |
| The first set of public workshops to discuss developing a diesel particulate matter control measure for private fleets of on-road heavy-duty diesel-fueled trucks. | |
| Public Workshop for On-Road Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks - El Monte | |
| The first set of public workshops to discuss developing a diesel particulate matter control measure for private fleets of on-road heavy-duty diesel-fueled trucks. | |
| Public Workshop for On-Road Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks - Fresno | |
| The first set of public workshops to discuss developing a diesel particulate matter control measure for private fleets of on-road heavy-duty diesel-fueled trucks. | |
| March 06, 2006 | |
| Evaluation of Cold-Ironing Vessels at California Ports | |
| The Air Resources Board (ARB/Board) staff is soliciting comments on the draft report, Evaluation of Cold-Ironing Vessels at California Ports. The deadline for comments is April 3, 2006 | |
| March 01, 2006 | |
| New Website Area - ARB Document Management System | |
| Primarily for Authorized Motor Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers | |
February 2006 |
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| February 27, 2006 | |
| Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement (VAVR) Public Workshop | |
| ARB staff will conduct a public workshop to discuss proposed revisions to the ARB's regulation governing Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement (VAVR) programs. Staff will present initial concepts for discussion. | |
| Public Workshop: Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles | |
| Workshop to discuss amendments to the OHRV regulations | |
| February 23, 2006 | |
| Trouble Locating ARB's "All Feasible Measures" Document? | |
| Please go to our site map webpage and click on either "All Feasible Measures" or "Performance Standards for Existing Stationary Sources" | |
| February 17, 2006 | |
| Electronic Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the February 23, 2006 ARB Board Meeting is Now Available On-Line | |
| February 16, 2006 | |
| Chairman's Air Pollution Seminar - Philip K. Hopke, Ph. D. | |
| Estimation of the Effects of Ship Emissions Using Existing PM2.5 Particle Compositions Monday, March 20, 2:30 pm | |
| February 08, 2006 | |
| PERP Public Workshop | |
| Staff will hold a public workshop to discuss potential amendments to the regulation governing the Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program. | |
| PERP Public Workshop | |
| Staff will hold a public workshop to discuss potential amendments to the regulation governing the Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program. | |
| February 03, 2006 | |
| Chairman's Air Pollution Seminar - Kochy Fung, Ph. D. | |
| Improving the Understanding and Usefulness of Thermal Optical Carbon Analyses. Wed., Feb., 22, 2006 | |
January 2006 |
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| January 26, 2006 | |
| Carl Moyer Program Advisory Group | |
| ARB Workshop | |
| PERP Public Consultation Meeting | |
| Staff will hold a public consultation meeting to discuss potential amendments to the regulation governing the Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program | |
| January 25, 2006 | |
| Proposed 2006 Lower-Emission School Bus Program Guidelines | |
| The Proposed 2006 Lower-Emission School Bus Program Guidelines and 2005-2006 FY funding allocations are now available along with the supporting staff report and public meeting notice. | |
| January 24, 2006 | |
| Update on In-Station Diagnostics (ISD) | |
| Staff is holding an informational communication meeting regarding In-Station Diagnostics installations and related projects. | |
| Vapor Recovery for Facilities that Dispense E85 | |
| E85 Workshop/Public meeting to discuss vapor recovery requirement for facilities that dispense E85 | |
| January 23, 2006 | |
| Enhanced Vapor Recovery Rulemaking Workshop | |
| The workshop will discuss proposed changes to the vapor recovery certification procedure, CP-201, and to vapor recovery test procedures TP-201.1E andf TP-201.2I | |
| Chairman's Air Pollution Seminar - Julian Marshall, Ph. D. | |
| Applying New Exposure Tools: Mobility-Based Exposure Modeling and Intake Fraction. Monday, Jan., 30 1:30 pm | |
| January 21, 2006 | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, CA from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| Discuss the ARB's Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Fuel Activities, February 14, 2006 | |
| ARB Predictive Model Workgroup in Sacramento, CA | |
| Discuss Issues Regarding the Development of Changes to the California Predictive Model for California Reformulated Gasoline, 9:00am-11:30am, February 14, 2006 | |
| January 19, 2006 | |
| ARB and the State Water Board Joint Workshop - Link Expired | |
| Joint workshop on atmospheric deposition and water quality - February 9th | |
| January 11, 2006 | |
| Advanced Variance Hearing Board Workshop | |
| This is a two-day course addressing technical issues of a variance hearing, offering exceptional information to variance hearing board members and district staff. This course also provides valuable insight for public members. | |
| January 06, 2006 | |
| 2005 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines | |
| The Air Resources Board staff has revised the existing Carl Moyer Program guidelines to address new statutory requirements. The guidelines were approved by the the Board in November 2005. | |
| January 05, 2006 | |
| Chairman's Air Pollution Seminar - Alan W. Gertler, Ph.D. | |
| Development and Validation of a Predictive Model to Assess the Impact of Coastal Zone Emissions on Urban Scale Air Quality, Jan 12, 1:30 pm. | |
