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What's New Archive January 1, 2007 - June 11, 2007
This page last reviewed July 20, 2010
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 | |
June 2007 |
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| June 11, 2007 | |
| Board Meeting Agenda for 6/21 & 6/22, 2007 - LAX Marriott | |
| This meeting will also be webcast. | |
| June 08, 2007 | |
| Anti-Idling Requirements for Sleeper Berth Trucks | |
| Please view our new webpage describing the January 2008 requirments re: the anti-idling regulation for heavy-duty vehicles, and also take a look at our fact sheet. | |
| June 06, 2007 | |
| In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation Workgroup Meeting | |
| Overall cost | |
| In-Use Off-road Diesel Vehicle Regulation Workgroup Meeting | |
| Public workgroup meeting to discuss potential costs for fleets | |
| June 04, 2007 | |
| Locomotive Technology Symposium | |
| Aftertreatment Design Concepts | |
| June 01, 2007 | |
| Pleasure Craft Test Plan Public Workshop | |
| Staff will discuss the new test plan to develop inventory emission factors and evaluate control technology to control evaporative emissions from spark-ignited marine engines. | |
May 2007 |
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| May 31, 2007 | |
| Public Workshops on Revisions to the Carl Moyer Program | |
| ARB staff will hold a workshop on July 18, 2007 in Fresno to solicit input, share proposals, and allow public participation. | |
| 2006 ARB Enforcement Report | |
| Annual Report for 2006. | |
| Report on Technology for Zero Emission Vehicles | |
| Board hears the results of a year-long analysis of Zero Emission Vehicle technology progress. | |
| Board Meeting Agenda for June 14, 2007 - Fresno | |
| This meeting will also be webcast. | |
| May 30, 2007 | |
| Global Warming Environmental Justice Advisory Committee | |
| Global Warming Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Meeting | |
| Ocean-going Ship Main Engine Workshop | |
| A public workshop to discuss regulatory activities for main engines on ocean-going vessels will be held in Sacramento. | |
| Public Workshops on Revisions to the Carl Moyer Program | |
| ARB staff will hold workshops on July 9, 2007 in Sacramento, July 12, 2007 in El Monte, and July 18, 2007 in Fresno to solicit input, share proposals, and allow public participation. | |
| Public Workshops on Revisions to the Carl Moyer Program | |
| ARB staff will hold a workshop on July 12, 2007 in El Monte, to solicit input, share proposals, and allow public participation. | |
| May 29, 2007 | |
| Air Cleaner Regulation Workshop - June 11, 2007 | |
| A third public workshop to discuss the revised Draft Air Cleaner Regulation to Limit Ozone Emissions (AB 2276, Pavley, 2006). | |
| Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee | |
| Reminder: The meeting is Thursday May 31st at 9:00 a.m. at South Coast AQMD. To be Webcast. | |
| ARB Press Conference: Federal EPA Hearing on Greenhouse Gas | |
| The Air Resources Board (ARB) will hold a press conference prior to a Federal EPA hearing at Cal/EPA headquarters regarding ARB's request for authority to implement regulations curbing greenhouse gas emissions from new automobiles beginning in 2009. | |
| May 22, 2007 | |
| Commercial Harbor Craft Workshop @ POLA June 27, 2007 | |
| The next workshop will be held at the Port of Los Angeles Administration Building - Board Room to discuss the proposed regulation, emission inventory, and cost. | |
| TRU ATCM Technology Review Workshop | |
| Public workshop to review control technology options for compliance with the Transport Refrigeration Unit Airborne Toxic Control Measure | |
| Update on Enhanced Vapor Recovery and In-Station Diagnostics | |
| Informational meeting regarding Enhanced Vapor Recovery and In-Station Diagnostics at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities | |
| New Publications link on ARB Homepage | |
| Please visit our new Publications Portal page! | |
| May 17, 2007 | |
| Rail Yard Health Risk Assessments and Mitigation Measures | |
| Next week, ARB will hold several meetings to release reports assessing the air surrounding several of southern California's rail yards. | |
| May 16, 2007 | |
| Annual Monitoring Network Report for Small Districts | |
| This report describing ambient air monitoring activities in 19 of the small air districts in California is available for a 30-day public inspection period, beginning with this posting. | |
| Remote Sensing Pilot Study - Release for Public Comment | |
| A study on the potential to use Remote Sensing Device technology to improve the Smog Check program has been completed. The comment period on the reports has been extended. Comments are due by June 29, 2007. | |
| Hearings Scheduled on ARB's Climate Change (AB 1493) Rule on May 30th. – Link Expired | |
| U.S. EPA has scheduled two hearings on ARB's rule reducing greenhouse gases from motor vehicles. To be Webcast | |
| May 15, 2007 | |
| In-use Off-road Diesel Vehicle Regulation Fact Sheets | |
| Five fact sheets concerning the proposed in-use off-road diesel vehicle regulation are posted. They include: Overview; Summary of Health and Emission Benefits; Small Fleet Provisions; Medium and Large Fleet Provisions; and Compliance Examples. | |
| Proposed $25 Million Alternative Fuel Incentive Staff Report | |
| Staff Report for the Proposed $25 Million Alternative Fuels Incentives Program to be considered at the ARB Public Meeting in San Diego May 24, 2007 | |
| May 11, 2007 | |
| Public Workshop to discuss the 1990 GHG Emissions Level and the Mandatory GHG Reporting Requirements | |
| May 02, 2007 | |
| Architectural Coatings SCM Workshop | |
| Meetin to be held in Sacramento June 6, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. | |
April 2007 |
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| April 30, 2007 | |
| Chair's Air Pollution Seminar - Robert Clickner, Ph. D. | |
| "Analysis of Building Characteristics and Indoor Environmental Quality in California Classrooms" - Fri., May 4, 9:30 a.m. | |
| April 27, 2007 | |
| Board Meeting Public Agenda for May 24 & 25, 2007 - San Diego | |
| This meeting will also be webcast | |
| Revised Draft of California’s SIP for 8-hour Ozone and PM2.5 | |
| The appendices and revised draft of the Proposed State Strategy for California’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 is now available. | |
| ARB Limits Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Woods | |
| The California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted regulations that require manufacturers of composite woods products, such as hardwood plywood, particleboard and fiberboard to reduce formaldehyde emissions to protect public health. | |
| April 20, 2007 | |
| Early Action Measures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions | |
| Draft report proposes early actions to help meet Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. | |
| Status Report - ZEV Program & ZEV Expert Panel Report | |
| The staff report & the ZEV Expert Panel report is available for review prior to the May 24-25th Board meeting in San Diego. | |
| Temporary Website Available April 20-22, 2007 | |
| Documents available for download include the following subjects: Climate Change Early Actions, Composite Wood, In-Use Diesel Vehicles, and ZEV Panel Report materials. | |
| April 19, 2007 | |
| Update on Enhanced Vapor Recovery and In-Station Diagnostics | |
| Informational meeting regarding Enhanced Vapor Recovery and In-Station Diagnostics at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities | |
| April 18, 2007 | |
| ARB Web and List Serve Access Down this Weekend | |
| Due to computer room maintenance on the Cal/EPA's computer room, web serveices, email, etc. will be down beginning Friday 4:30 p.m. These systems are scheduled to be back up Sunday afternoon. | |
| April 16, 2007 | |
| Clean Green Yard Machines | |
| San Joaquin Valley residents can trade in their gas-powered mower for a clean electric model. Find out how! | |
| Verification Procedure Seminar May 10th in El Monte | |
| Discuss requirements of the Verification Procedure and the application/verification process regarding diesel emission control strategies for diesel engines | |
| Verification Procedure Amendments Workshop May 10th in El Monte | |
| Discuss proposed amendments to Verification Procedure, Warranty and In-Use Compliance Requirements for In-Use Strategies to Control Emissions from Diesel Engines | |
| April 12, 2007 | |
| The Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards | |
| Applications must be received or postmarked by Friday, May 25, 2007. | |
| Second Public Workshop to discuss Discrete Early Actions | |
| California Air Resources Board Second Public Workshop to discuss Discrete Early Actions Under AB 32 April 23rd, 2007 | |
| April 11, 2007 | |
| Portable Outboard Marine Tank Public Workshop | |
| ARB staff has developed a draft regulatory proposal for portable outboard marine tanks and fuel hose assemblies. This meeting will discuss each of the proposed requirements and include a question and answer period. | |
| April 09, 2007 | |
| Earth Day: April 22, 2007 | |
| Let's celebrate Earth Day! | |
| April 06, 2007 | |
| In-use Off-road Diesel Vehicle Proposed Regulation | |
| ARB staff have posted the public hearing notice, staff report, and documents for the rulemaking to consider the adoption of a proposed regulation for in-use off-road diesel vehicles. | |
| April 04, 2007 | |
| ARB State Strategy Workshops | |
| Staff will hold workshops to discuss the development of the draft State Strategy for incorporation in the State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 air quality standards. | |
| April 03, 2007 | |
| Date Change for Harbor Craft Workshop | |
| Please note that the Harbor Craft Workshop has been rescheduled from April 12 to April 24 at 2 p.m. | |
| ARB State Strategy Workshops | |
| Staff will hold workshops to discuss the development of the draft State Strategy for incorporation in the State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 air quality standards | |
| April 02, 2007 | |
| Cleaning Products & Indoor Air Quality – Link Expired | |
| Fact sheet: Actions you can take to reduce exposures. | |
March 2007 |
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| March 30, 2007 | |
| $225,000 Settlement Reached with Liquid Nails Manufacturer | |
| ARB has reached a $225,000 settlement with Macco Adhesives for their role in distributing in 316,231 units of Liquid Nails Clear Small Projects & Repair Adhesive with volatile organic compound emissions that exceeded clean air regulations. | |
| March 28, 2007 | |
| Website Customer Survey | |
| Please take a few moments to complete our website survey and help us serve your information needs better. | |
| March 27, 2007 | |
| Global Warming Environmental Justice Advisory Committee | |
| Global Warming Environmental Justice Advisory Committee | |
| March 26, 2007 | |
| Multi-District Applicant Conference | |
| An applicant workshop will be held Friday, March 30, 2007, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Coastal Hearing Room,1001 I Street, Sacramento, California. Call in number for conference call is (888) 373-3590, participant password is 62343. | |
| Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program | |
| Check out this link for more infomation on ARB's program to register portable equipment. | |
| Bike to Work for the Environment & Your Health | |
| Do you live close enough to bicycle to work? Bicycles are zero emission transportation and offer an excellent low impact cardio-vascular workout. Make exercise a fun and ecologically conscious part of your day. | |
| March 23, 2007 | |
| Board Meeting Public Agenda for 4/26/07 - Sacramento | |
| This meeting will also be webcast | |
| March 22, 2007 | |
| Commercial Harbor Craft Workshop on April 24th | |
| ARB staff is developing a regulation to limit diesel particulate matter and oxide of nitrogen emissions from commercial harbor craft. The workshop will be held from 2 pm - 4 pm in Conference Room 230 at the Cal/EPA Headquarters, 1001 I Street Sacramento | |
| March 21, 2007 | |
| ARB State Strategy Workshops | |
| Staff will hold workshops to discuss the development of the draft State Strategy for incorporation in the State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 air quality standards | |
| March 20, 2007 | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - David Diaz-Sanchez, Ph. D. | |
| “Genetic Susceptibility and Immune System Responses to Particulate Air Pollution” - Monday, April 9 at 1:30 p.m. "PRESENTATION NOW AVAILABLE" | |
| March 19, 2007 | |
| Biodiesel Working Group Meeting | |
| Revised ARB Draft Advisory on Biodiesel Use | |
| Carl Moyer Program Multidistrict Solicitation | |
| The Carl Moyer Program Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Multidistrict Solication is now available. Applications must be recieved by ARB no later than 5:00 PM April 27, 2007. | |
| March 13, 2007 | |
| Electronic ARB Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the March 22, 2007 Board meeting is now available on-line. | |
| March 12, 2007 | |
| Husqvarna Outdoor Products Settles with ARB for $281,600 | |
| The Air Resources Board has settled with Husqvarna Outdoor Products for a total of $281,600 for selling engines in California that violate state air quality requirements. | |
| March 09, 2007 | |
| On-Road In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Regulation | |
| Public Workshop in April in Sacramento on April 11th | |
| On-Road In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Regulation | |
| Public Workshop on April 17th in El Monte | |
| March 08, 2007 | |
| New Carl Moyer Database | |
| New project evaluation and accounting system for local air district use has been implemented to facilitate project eligibility determination and grant processing. | |
| March 07, 2007 | |
| Fuels Workshop | |
| CaRFG3 Predictive Model Update | |
| Ocean-Going Ships Main Engine Workshop | |
| March 20, 2007 at the Port of Long Beach | |
| March 06, 2007 | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Lisa Graham, M.Sc. | |
| “Characterizing Emissions from Vehicles and Engines using Biofuels: ‘An Overview of Selected Canadian Federal R&D Activities’ ” - Thurs., March 29, 1:30 p.m. | |
| March 05, 2007 | |
| Composite Wood Products ATCM Public Workshop | |
| Workshop on the Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products | |
| Air Cleaner Regulation Workshop (AB 2276) | |
| Workshop to discuss draft air cleaner regulation. | |
| March 02, 2007 | |
| Media Advisory: Symposium on Climate Change | |
| ARB will hold a three-day symposium to explore technologically feasible and cost-effective strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. | |
February 2007 |
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| February 28, 2007 | |
| Advisory Concerning Emergency Equipment on Ships | |
| Determination that emergency equipment aboard ocean-going vessels is exempt from certain regualtory requirements | |
| February 23, 2007 | |
| Off-Road Diesel Equipment Workshops | |
| Invitation to comment on proposed regulations to reduce diesel equipment emissions. | |
| Carl Moyer Program Guidelines Revision Workshop | |
| The workshop will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share broad input on issues that ARB staff should consider in the 2007 Carl Moyer Program guidelines revision. The meeting is on March 13th in Sacramento. | |
| Air Board Approves Stronger Nitrogen Dioxide Standards | |
| The ARB approved new, stricter standards for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a pollutant associated with increased asthma and cardiovascular disease. | |
| Fugitive Dust Control Interactive CD | |
| New Compliance Assistance Publication Now Available | |
| February 22, 2007 | |
| Second Public Workshop on Vehicle Emissions Labeling | |
| Public workshop to discuss development of proposed regulations to revise the existing smog index label and to include a global warming index label | |
| February 16, 2007 | |
| Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee | |
| Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee (ETAAC) Meeting, March 1, 2007 | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Bart Ostro, Ph. D. "POSTPONED" | |
| "The Effects of Fine Particle Species on Daily Mortality and Morbidity in Six California Counties: Results from CALFINE" - Wed., March, 14, 1:30 p.m."RESCHEDULING, TBA" | |
| February 14, 2007 | |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Technical Working Group | |
| The purpose of this working group is to provide a forum for discussion of the GHG inventory, development of the 1990 GHG emissions level, and the 2020 GHG emissions limit. | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Timothy Lipman, Ph. D. | |
| "Hydrogen Energy Stations for Electricity and Hydrogen Co-Production" - Wed., Feb., 28, 1:30 p.m. Presentation Now Available! | |
| Electronic ARB Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the February 22, 2007 Board meeting is now available on-line. | |
| Public Workshop for Mandatory Reporting pursuant to AB 32 | |
| Public Workshop to Discuss Initial Regulatory Concepts for Mandatory Reporting | |
| February 13, 2007 | |
| $25 Million in Available Alternative Fuel Grants | |
| ARB is now accepting grant proposals for a total of $25 million in available funding from the Alternative Fuels Incentives Programs for the purposes of incentivizing biofuels and high efficiency, low emitting vehicle technology. | |
| Symposium on Climate Change Mitigation | |
| International Symposium on Near-Term Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation in California: March 5-7, 2007. You must register to attend. | |
| February 09, 2007 | |
| The Air Resources Board invites nominations for its 2007 Annual Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards. | |
| Solicitations for the Alternative Fuels Incentives Program | |
| Announcement for the Solicitations of the Alternative Fuels Incentives Program ($25 million). Project proposal deadline has been extended to March 19, 2007. | |
| February 07, 2007 | |
| ARB Announces 2007 State Implementation Plan for Ozone | |
| ARB today announced its new state strategy to attain the new federal one hour air quality standard for ozone. | |
| February 06, 2007 | |
| Architectural Coatings SCM Workshop | |
| Sacramento on March 13, 2007 | |
| February 05, 2007 | |
| Commercial Harbor Craft Workshop | |
| February 16, 2007 in Sacramento | |
| Join the California Air Resources Board | |
| You can make a difference! | |
| February 02, 2007 | |
| Draft State Air Quality Plan Now Available | |
| The Air Resources Board’s Draft Proposed State Strategy for California’s 2007 Statewide Implementation Plan is now available. | |
| February 01, 2007 | |
| ARB Settles with Cummins Engine Co. for $1.1 million | |
| ARB announced today that Cummins Engine Company, manufacturer of heavy duty diesel engines, has paid $1,092,500 for allegedly violating its 1998 settlement agreement . | |
| ARB Audit of Butte County's Carl Moyer Program | |
| ARB has announced the results of its audit of the Butte County Air Quality Management District's Carl Moyer Program. | |
January 2007 |
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| January 31, 2007 | |
| Applicant workshop- $25 M for public agency construction | |
| Applicant workshop will be held February 5, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Air Resources Board facility in Sacramento. Applicants may choose to attend via conference call. The call-in number is (888) 913-9966 and the participant code is 46441. | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Axel Friedrich, Ph. D. | |
| "An Overview of the German Climate Change Program" - Mon., Feb., 5, 1:30 p.m. | |
| The Carl Moyer Program Butte County AQMD Audit Report | |
| The ARB conducted an audit of Butte County AQMD's Carl Moyer Program in September 2006. The results of this audit are provided in a report from the ARB to the Butte County AQMD, followed by a response from the District. | |
| January 30, 2007 | |
| Nitrogen Dioxide Air Quality Standard Review Workshop | |
| Workshop & Agenda | |
| January 26, 2007 | |
| In-use Off-road Diesel Rule Workshops Postponed | |
| ARB is postponing the scheduled board consideration date for the rule to May 2007. The scheduled workshops in Fresno, Sacramento, and Riverside are also postponed. Please go to website for further details or contact Kim Heroy-Rogalski at (916) 327-2200. | |
| ARB Settles with West Coast Choppers for $271,250 | |
| ARB has negotiated a settlement with television personality Jesse James of West Coast Choppers for $271,250 stemming from the sale of more than 50 new and/or custom-built motorcycles that were not certified to the state's strict emissions standards. | |
| January 25, 2007 | |
| Amendments to the Warranty Reporting Program | |
| Public Workshop - El Monte Auditorium | |
| In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Rule Public Workshop | |
| Public Workshop - San Diego | |
| In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Rule Public Workshop | |
| Public Workshop - Fresno | |
| In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Rule | |
| Public Workshop - Sacramento | |
| In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Rule | |
| Public Workshop - Riverside | |
| ARB Names Members to Climate Advisory Committees | |
| Environmental Justice and Economic and Technology Committees Formed. | |
| January 19, 2007 | |
| Request for Projects for $25M for public agency construction | |
| ARB has released the Request for Projects, application, and cost effectiveness calculations for $25 Million for the purchase of low-emission construction equipment for public agencies. Applications are due by close of business March 2, 2007. | |
| January 18, 2007 | |
| Public Workshop on Vehicle Emissions Labeling | |
| Discuss proposed regulation to expand the existing smog index label to include a global warming index label | |
| January 17, 2007 | |
| Electronic ARB Board Book | |
| The Board Book for the January 25, 2007 Board meeting is now available on-line. | |
| January 16, 2007 | |
| 2007 Resolutions | |
| Each of us can make a difference to a cleaner 2007. Here are some ideas. | |
| January 10, 2007 | |
| Board Meeting Public Agenda for January 25, 2007 | |
| This meeting will also be webcast | |
| January 09, 2007 | |
| Climate Change Workshop - January 22, 2007 | |
| Global Warming Solutions Act workshop to identify a list of discrete early action measures | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Japanese Delegation | |
| "A National Perspective: The Japanese Climate Change Program" - Wed., Jan., 17, 9 a.m. - Presentation Now Available | |
| January 08, 2007 | |
| Public Workshop Portable Equipment Registration/ATCM | |
| Discuss amendments to the Portable Equipment Registration Program Regulation and the Portable Engine ATCM | |
| January 05, 2007 | |
| Chair' s Air Pollution Seminar - Robert H. Lee | |
| "Survey of the Use of Ozone-generating Air Cleaners by the California Public" - Wed., Jan., 17, 1:30 p.m. - Presentation Now Available | |
| ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California | |
| To Discuss Issues Pertaining to Updating the CaRFG3 Predictive Model, 9:00am to 12:30pm, January 26, 2007 | |
| January 04, 2007 | |
| Carl Moyer Program 2006 Status Report | |
| The 2006 Status Report will be presented to the ARB Board at the January 25, 2007 Board meeting in Sacramento. | |
| Portable Outboard Marine Fuel Tank (OMT) Public Workshop | |
| ARB staff has been conducting a study of portable outboard marine tanks and components used to fuel outboard marine engines. This workshop will introduce the new emissions category, present initial test results, and discuss potential control stratagies. | |
