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The California Air Resources Board would like ensure that you are
aware of a new vehicle scrap program that is currently being
developed by ARB in consultation with the Bureau of Automotive
Repair called the Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program.   This
program will provide new funding, roughly $30 million dollars
annually through 2015 to expand the State’s existing voluntary
vehicle retirement program. The Bureau of Automotive Repair will
begin administering the program beginning January 1, 2010. 

There are two main features of the proposed program. First, the
proposal would significantly expand the existing statewide
program by removing the requirements that vehicles be subject to
Smog Check and fail the emissions test to participate.  Second,
additional compensation would be made available to targeted
consumers in areas with the most severe air quality problems to
incentivize the retirement of probable gross polluting vehicles
along with the purchase of newer, cleaner vehicles.  It is
proposed that compensation range from $1,000 for a basic
retirement up to a maximum of $4,000 total for retirement and
replacement voucher.  The program is structured to provide extra
funding and flexibility to low-income participants. 

To learn more about the proposed Enhanced Fleet Modernization
Program and its requirements, please visit our website at
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/efmp.htm.  A workshop to
present and discuss the latest proposal is scheduled for March 4,
2009 in Sacramento.  Workshop details are available at our
website mentioned above.  If you are unable to attend the
workshop and would like to comment on the program or have
questions regarding the proposal, please contact Tom Evashenk at
(916) 445-8811 or email him at tevashen@arb.ca.gov.