Diesel Fuel Program Meetings

The first Public Consultation meeting to discuss Low Carbon Fuel Standard pursuant to the California Assembly Bill (AB) 32 and the Governor's Executive Order S-01-07 will be held in Sacramento, CA starting from 9:00 a.m.

• Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF-22k)

ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California in July and August 2006:

- Monday, July 10, 2006 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

- Monday, July 24, 2006 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

- Friday, August 11, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

- Friday, August 25, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

to discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities. Topics include Alternative Fuels, Proposals for Flexibility, Enforceability, Consistency and California Predictive Model.

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF-112k)

ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities. Topics include Alternative Fuels, Proposals for Flexibility, Enforceability, Consistency and California Predictive Model.

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF-35k)

ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities. Topics include Alternative Fuels, Proposals for Flexibility, Enforceability, Consistency and California Predictive Model.

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF-35k)

ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities. Topics include AB679, E85 Alternative Fuel, Suggested Biodiesel Policy, Proposals for Flexibility, Enforceability, Consistency and California Predictive Model.

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF-971k)
• ARB Presentation (PDF-76k) (Low Sulfur Diesel Implememtation and Suggested Bio Diesel Policy)
• Other Presentations:
  • "WSPA Comments on Predictive Models Update" (PDF-64k) by Albert M. Hochhauser (WSPA).
  • "Alliance - Predictive Model Current Concerns and Questions" (PDF-7k) by Tom Darlington (Air Improvement Resource)
  • "The Predictive Model and EMFACT" (PDF- 224k) by Ben Hancock (PTSD - Air Resources Board)
• The public may submit comments relating to the draft suggested biodiesel policy in writing or by e-mail to be considered by the Air Resources Board staff. All comments must be received by June 26, 2006. Written comments should be sent to:

Robert Okamoto
Industrial Section
Air Resources Board
P.O. Box 2815
Sacramento, California 95814
or email to: bokamoto@arb.ca.gov

ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities. Topics include Proposals for Flexibility, Emission Inventory, Predictive Model, Permeation, Test Methods, Alternative Fuels, Diesel Fuel Conductivity, and AB679.

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF-55k)
• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF-44k)

ARB Fuels Workshop in Sacramento, California from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities. Topics include Proposals for Flexibility, Enforceability, and Consistency of CaRFG3, Predictive Model, Permeation, and Test Methods, Alternative Fuels.

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF-56k)
• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF-40k)
• ARB Staff Proposed Amendments to Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Regulations (PDF-15k)
• Other Presentations:
  • "CRC E-67 Summary" by Mike Ingham (Chevron) (PDF-82k)
  • "NExBTL Renewable Diesel" by Cal Hodge (H2O) (PDF-656k)

Fourth ARB Fuels Workshop for 2005 Regulatory Activities from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Sacramento, California. Topics including Low Sulfur Diesel Implementation and Gasoline Activities.

• Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 4k)

Third ARB Fuels Workshop for 2005 Regulatory Activities from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Sacramento, California. Topics including Low Sulfur Implementation, Lubricity, and Biodiesel.

• Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 130k)

Second ARB Fuels Workshop for 2005 Regulatory Activities from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Sacramento, California. Topics including Lubricity, and Biodiesel.

• Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 130k)

ARB Fuels Public Consultation for 2005 Regulatory Activities from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Sacramento, California. Topics including Lubricity, and Biodiesel.

• Revised Meeting Agenda (PDF - 130k)

• ARB Staff Presentations:
  • Part 1: Fuels (PDF-33k)
  • Part 2: Marine Fuels (PDF-1890k)

Executive Officer Public Hearing in Sacramento, California at 9:00 a.m to Consider an Emergency Regulatory Amendment Delaying the January 1, 2005 Implementation Date for the Diesel Fuel Lubricity Standard.

For more information, please visit: http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/dieslub/dieslub.htm

• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF-16k)

Board Hearing - Consider Proposed Regulatory Amendments Extending the California Standards for Motor Vehicle Diesel Fuel to Diesel Fuel Used by Haborcraft and Intrastate Locomotives

• ARB Staff Presentation (Linked to the Board Book Webpage)

ARB Public Meeting in Sacramento, California from 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 p. m. To discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities for 2004.

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 142k)
• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF-662k)

Changes in date and venue: ARB Public Meeting in Sacramento, California was changed from Sep 22, 2004 to Sep 29, 2004 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. To discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities for 2004.

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda - Revision #2 (PDF - 50k)
• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF-80k)
• BOSCH's Presentation (PDF-134k)

ARB Public Meeting in Sacramento, California on June  3, 2004 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p. m. To discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities for 2004.

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 142k)
• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF - 488k)

Second ARB Public Meeting in Sacramento, California on April 12, 2004
To discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities for 2004. 

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 135k)
• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF - 274k)

ARB Public Meeting in Sacramento, California on February 25, 2004
To discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities for 2004.

• Revised Agenda (PDF - 8k)
• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 135k)
• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF - 398k)

Board Hearing in Sacramento, California: Proposed Amendments to the California Diesel Fuel Regulations

• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF - 255k)

ARB Public Meeting in Sacramento, California on May 20, 2003
To discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities
for 2003. 

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 67k)
• Proposed modifications to the California Diesel Fuel Regulations. The Draft Text of the Proposed Regulation Order is available (PDF - 241k)
• ARB Presentation (PDF - 157k)
• Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Presentation (PPT - 109k)              

ARB Public Meeting in Sacramento, California on April 10, 2003
To discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities
for 2003. 

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 130k)
• "Revised Agenda" (Isued on April 9, 2003) (PDF - 16k)
• ARB Presentation (April 10, 2003) (PDF - 88k) (PPT - 677k)
• Presentation from Chevron-Texaco: Diesel Fuel Lubricity: The Need for Sensible Specification (PDF - 59k)

Diesel Draft Report for Public Review and Comment: Staff Review of the Emissions Benefits of California's Diesel Fuel Program

• Notification Letter to the Public (PDF - 86k)
• Draft Report (PDF - 2,366k) 

ARB Public Meeting in Sacramento, California on February 20, 2003
To discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities
for 2003. 

• Public Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF - 130k)
• Revised Agenda (PDF - 59k)
• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF - 93k)
• Presentation by Bosch Corporation: Diesel Fuel Lubricity - Requirements for Light Duty Fuel Injection Equipment (PDF - 775k)       
• Presentation by Chevron-Texaco: Diesel Fuel Lubricity - The Need for Specification  (PDF - 228k)

ARB Public Meeting in El Monte, California
To discuss the ARB's regulatory and non-regulatory fuel activities
for 2001. 

• Public Meeting Notice (PDF - 149k)
• ARB Staff Presentation (PDF - 70k)
• A 2nd Opinion Presentation (PDF - 69k)
• Letter from A 2nd Opinion to Alan Lloyd, ARB Chairman (PDF - 58k)        

ARB Fuels Workshop for 2001 Regulatory Activities
Regarding CARB Diesel Fuel Regulations, CaRFG3 Certification Fuel Standards, MTBE Deminimus Levels, and CaRFG3 Implementation Issues Related to Permeation and Commingling (PDF - 18k)

• Revised Meeting Agenda (PDF - 9k)
• ARB Presentation (PDF - 29k)

CORRECTED TIME: 1:30 - 5:30 PM for ARB Fuels Workshop for 2001 Regulatory Activities - Regarding CARB Diesel Fuel Regulations, CaRFG3 Certification Fuel Standards, MTBE Deminimus Levels, and CaRFG3 Implementation Issues Related to Permeation and Commingling (PDF - 18k) 

• ARB Presentation (PDF - 45k)