Vessel Speed Reduction for Ocean-going Vessels
This
page last reviewed August 24, 2009
Welcome to the
Vessels Speed
Reduction (VSR) webpage. As part of our efforts under the Diesel Risk
Reduction Plan, Goods Movement Emissions Reduction Plan, and Assembly
Bill 32 - Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the Air Resources Board (ARB)
staff is evaluating the need to develop an ocean-going vessel (OGV)
speed reduction program. Ocean-going vessel speed reductions offer the
possibility for significant reductions in emissions of oxides of
nitrogen (NOx), oxides of sulfur (SOx), diesel particulate matter (PM)
and carbon dioxide (CO2). A VSR program or measure could be an
important element in improving air quality along California's coastline
communities.
This webpage provides access to documents presented at public meetings
and shares information on ARB's activities regarding VSR. If you would
like to be notified of news related to VSR, including workshop notices
and other information, subscribe to the Vessel Speed
Reduction List Serve. |
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| What's New |  | July 29, 2009 - Workshop Presentation with Speaking Points | | | | July 29, 2009 - Workshop Agenda and Presentation | | | | Workshop - July 29, 2009 - Vessel
Speed Reduction for Ocean-going Vessels in California Waters | | | | December 22, 2008 - Vessel Speed Reduction Survey for Ocean-Going Vessels |
ARB requests that you complete and return the Ocean-Going
Vessel Speed Reduction Survey (Survey).
This Survey is designed for ship owners/operators (both U.S. and foreign-flagged) and charterers that
visited a California
port in 2007. Your participation in this
Survey will help us to determine the economic impacts that any VSR program or
measure may have on the shipping industry.
All
owners/operators of ocean-going vessels and charterers are required to
complete the Survey. State law authorizes the ARB to request and
gather information required to determine if regulations are required to
protect public health. ARB is requesting you complete and return
the Survey by January 30, 2009
Please complete and return the survey by January 30, 2009 to the following: California Air Resources Board Stationary Source Division Vessel Speed Reduction Survey Attn: Hafizur Chowdhury P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, CA 95812-2815 email hchowdhu@arb.ca.govfax (916) 327-6251 Should you have any questions regarding the Survey, please contact Ms. Michelle Komlenic at (916) 322-3926 or by email at mkomleni@arb.ca.gov or Mr. Greg Harris at (916) 327-5980, or by email at gharris@arb.ca.gov | | | | September 9, 2008 - Workshop Presentation with Speaking Points |  | September 9, 2008 - Workshop Agenda and Presentation |
 | Workshop - September 9, 2008 - Vessel
Speed Reduction for Ocean-going Vessels in California Waters |
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