Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:27:44 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- Stronger NO2 Standards From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello, Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release annoucing the board's decision to tighten Nitrogen Dioxide Standards. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr022307.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO __________________________________________________________________ Release 07-10 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2007 CONTACT: Jerry Martin Gennet Paauwe (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Air Board Approves Stronger Nitrogen Dioxide Standards SACRAMENTO - Today the California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved new, stricter standards for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a pollutant associated with increased asthma and cardiovascular disease. NO2 is a pungent gas that, when combined with fine airborne particulate matter, contributes to the reddish-brown haze characteristic of smoggy air in California. "Today's action continues California's leadership on air quality programs and health protection," said ARB Chairman Dr. Robert F. Sawyer. "The standards are set with a margin of safety to protect the youngest Californians and other vulnerable populations." The Children's Environmental Health Protection Act (Senate Bill 25, Escutia), passed by the state legislature in 1999, requires the ARB, in consultation with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), to "review all existing health-based ambient air quality standards to determine whether, based on public health, scientific literature and exposure pattern data, these standards adequately protect the health of the public, including infants and children, with an adequate margin of safety." As a result of the review requirement, the ARB today adopted the new NO2 standards: * The 1-hour-average state standard for NO2 is lowered from 0.25 parts per million (ppm) to 0.18 ppm, not to be exceeded. * A new annual-average state standard is established for NO2 at 0.030 ppm, not to be exceeded. NO2 is a concern particularly for asthmatics and for infants and children. Higher concentrations of NO2 occur near roadways compared to ambient background levels, and raise health concerns. Finally, NO2 besides being a common outdoor air pollutant, is becoming an increasing health concern in indoor environments, where the average person spends most of their time. Sources of NO2 include high temperature combustion processes such as motor vehicle engines and power plants. It can also be the product of atmospheric processes where nitrogen oxides react with ozone to create NO2. Indoor concentrations are caused by sources such as gas appliances, and un-vented heating systems. Today's changes to the state NO2 standards are not expected to alter the attainment status for most areas of California. All are in compliance for the state 1-hour standard. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has occasionally exceeded the new annual standard, but current control efforts should produce future compliance. For more information on the new NO2 standards, please see: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/aaqs/no2-rs/no2-rs.htm The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy cost, see our web site at http://www.arb.ca.gov ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:37:12 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- Media Advisory: Climate Change Symposium From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello, Please consider the following Air Resources Board Media Advisory announcing next week's International Symposium on Near-Term Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation in California. You can review the advisory online at http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr030207.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2007 CONTACT: Jerry Martin Gennet Paauwe(916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov MEDIA ADVISORY International Symposium on Near-Term Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation in California SACRAMENTO - The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 established a statewide target for greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and directed the Air Resources Board (ARB) to develop a list of near-term solutions to be implemented by 2010. Pursuant to this directive, the ARB will hold a three-day symposium to explore technologically feasible and cost-effective strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The symposium will promote discussion of new technologies, existing processes and other methods that will reduce in-state emissions of the six major greenhouse gases. Dates and Times: Monday, March 5, 2007 >From 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007 >From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 >From 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Cal/EPA Headquarters Building Byron Sher Auditorium 1001 I Street Sacramento, California 95814 Speakers from the government and private sectors will tackle the emission reduction potential of a given strategy, costs of implementing strategies, and the extent to which the strategy has been successfully demonstrated. Panels will address mitigation of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and gases with high global warming potential (GWP). On the last day, the international portion of the symposium will feature representatives from other countries who will present their programs and participate in a roundtable discussion. For a complete agenda, please visit www.arb.ca.gov/cc/030507symp/030507agenda.htm. The event will be webcast at http://www.calepa.ca.gov/broadcast. Audience's participation is encouraged. Questions and comments to the presenting speakers can be submitted during the event to the following address: auditorium@calepa.ca.gov. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:59:13 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- ARB Settles with Husqvarna From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello, Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announicing the recent settlement with Husqvarna. You can also review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr031207.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ____________________________________________________ Release 07-12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2007 CONTACT: Jerry Martin Patricia Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Husqvarna Outdoor Products Settles with ARB for $281,600 SACRAMENTO - The Air Resources Board (ARB) has settled with Husqvarna Outdoor Products (HOP) for a total of $281,600 for selling engines in California that violate state air quality standards. "Compliance with California regulations is a crucial component in our endeavor to improve air quality and to protect public health," said ARB Executive Officer Catherine Witherspoon. "We need to assure Californians that those manufacturers who distribute engines, big or small, not meeting our standards will be held fully accountable for their actions." HOP, headquartered in Georgia, produces engines used to power weed trimmers sold under the Sears Craftsman line. A citizen's tip fueled an ARB investigation which revealed that the engine in the trimmers had an additional separate label reading "Not for sale in California." This is a violation of the California Code of Regulations and the Health and Safety Code. HOP and Sears fully cooperated with ARB and submitted documentation showing that 2,816 of the mislabeled trimmers were sold in this state. Because Sears did not receive advance notification to segregate the unsound units, HOP voluntarily settled the case and assumed the entire penalty. The $281,600 will be made payable to the Air Pollution Control Fund which is used to mitigate various sources of pollution through education, and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:19:48 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Single Registration, Statewide Operation From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello, Please conisider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the extension of opportunity for portable equipment owners to enroll in a statewide registration program. You can as well read the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr031507.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO __________________________________________________________________ Release 07-13 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2007 CONTACT: Jerry Martin Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB Extends Program for Portable Equipment Owners: Single Registration Allows Statewide Operation Sacramento- The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has extended its deadline to register portable equipment of 50 or more horsepower for statewide use. As part of an outreach effort, ARB in cooperation with the California Contractors State License Board has sent out 300,000 notifications to equipment owners of a deadline extension. "The opportunity to enroll in this program was missed by too many businesses so ARB is doubling its efforts to seek out these engines," said ARB Chairman, Dr. Robert Sawyer. "It streamlines the process and saves money and time. A single ARB-issued registration allows an engine to operate in all of California's 35 air districts: one registration, all districts." The notices are part of a comprehensive effort to reach equipment owners who missed previous opportunities to enroll in the registration program that allows operation statewide. Although registration is voluntary, it eliminates the need to get a permit from every air quality district in which the equipment will run. Owners who choose not to take advantage of this opportunity can still request a permit to operate their equipment from each local air district. Qualified engines for this program include air compressors, generators, concrete pumps, tub grinders, wood chippers, water pumps, drill rigs, pile drivers, rock drills, abrasive blasters, aggregate screening and crushing plants, concrete batch plants, and welding machines. To ensure all eligible engines are captured under this program, ARB is intensifying its search and systematically reaching out to potential owners. The direct mailing of 300,000 postcards will target licensed contractors, associations with potential owners of portable engines, private and public fleet managers, air quality management districts, and equipment dealers. Although not all recipients of this mailing may own a portable engine, the main objective is for those postcards to exchange hands and for the information to be disbursed among interested parties. Groups included in this outreach endeavor include: * Professional Associations o Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition o Southern California Contractors Association o Engineering Contractors Association of Southern California o California Association of Tree Trimmers and Landscapers o American Concrete Pumping Association o Associated General Contractors of California o Engine Manufacturers Association o California Landscape Contractors Association o Golden State Builders Exchanges * Equipment auction operators * Equipment manufacturers * Equipment dealers * California Air Pollution Control Officers Association During an ARB emergency hearing in December 2006, many business owners that would otherwise have enrolled their equipment, expressed their lack of awareness of the open opportunity. Acknowledging industry's concerns, ARB members directed staff to implement a postponement for specific engines and only those based in California. As a result, the program registration deadline was extended, but owners are encouraged to act quickly as some older engine classes will soon no longer be admitted. California has 35 local air districts responsible for enforcement of regulations requiring permits or registration for these engines. Recently, all districts have received a significant increase in funds for these activities. It is very likely that all operations in California will be visited by enforcement officers who will cite owners and operators of unregistered equipment. Registration fees are based on engine size and model year, so ARB is encouraging the public to visit www.arb.ca.gov/engine or call (916) 323-1103 for more specific information. The Portable Engine Registration Program is ongoing and deadlines vary according to engine model year and horsepower. Businesses that enroll early during the open window, will incur lower fees. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:32:51 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB STATE STRATEGY WORKSHOPS From: rding@arb.ca.gov Subject: ARB State Strategy Workshops Air Resources Board (ARB) staff will hold workshops on April 5 in Sacramento, on April 10 in Fresno and on April 25 in El Monte, 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. The SIPs for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 are due to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2007 and 2008, respectively. A copy of the draft State Strategy can be found on the ARB website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007casip.htm For additional information, please view the meeting notice at the link below: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/aprilwshp.pdf If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Karen Buckley of ARB’s Planning and Technical Support Division at (916) 322-7673 or kbuckley@arb.ca.gov You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:56:37 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Settlement with Liquid Nails Manufacturer From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello, Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the recent settlement with Macco Adhesives. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr033007.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO Release 07-14 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2007 CONTACT: Jerry Martin Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov $225,000 Settlement Reached with Liquid Nails Manufacturer SACRAMENTO- The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced today that it has reached a $225,000 settlement with Macco Adhesives, owned by The Glidden Company, 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. "ARB worked with industry to establish these limitations," said ARB Executive Officer, Catherine Witherspoon. "Controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds from these products does not reduce their effectiveness yet protects the health and economy of California." During an inspection ARB enforcement officers discovered that Macco Adhesives had supplied, offered for sale, and manufactured for sale in California 316,231 units of their Liquid Nails Clear Small Projects & Repair Adhesive product with an amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that exceeded limits set by regulation. California limits the amount of VOCs in consumer products because once VOCs are emitted into the atmosphere they react with other pollutants and sunlight to form ground-level ozone and particulate matter (PM 10), the main ingredients in smog. Ozone exposure is associated with symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and the worsening of asthma symptoms. Particulate matter is among the most harmful of all air pollutants. When inhaled these particles evade the respiratory system's natural defenses and lodge deep in the lungs. Health problems begin as the body reacts to these foreign particles and can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis and other lung diseases, and reduce the body's ability to fight infections. Reducing VOC emissions from consumer products therefore plays an integral part in ARB's effort to reduce smog in California. All monies are being paid to the California Air Pollution Control Fund (APCF). The APCF was established to mitigate various sources of pollution through education and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. This fund uses compliance settlement fees to support various pollution-related research projects and related programs. The Legislature controls the use of the APCF through the annual Budget Act. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### Re: ARB Website Content Survey The ARB is asking regular website users to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey about their experiences with our site. Your participation will help us improve our website to serve you better. Thank you. Link to Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2268J5JUSSD ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:29:15 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Schedule Change - ARB State Strategy Workshops From: rding@arb.ca.gov Subject: Schedule Change - ARB State Strategy Workshops Date and Scheduling Change – El Monte Additional Workshop – El Monte Air Resources Board (ARB) staff will hold workshops on April 5 in Sacramento, on April 10 in Fresno and on April 12 in El Monte, 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. The SIPs for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 are due to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2007 and 2008, respectively. A copy of the draft State Strategy can be found on the ARB website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007casip.htm Please note that we have changed the date and time for the workshops in El Monte. We have now scheduled an afternoon and evening session on April 12 for our El Monte location. For additional information, please view the meeting notice at the link below: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/aprilwshp.pdf If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Karen Buckley of ARB’s Planning and Technical Support Division at (916) 322-7673 or kbuckley@arb.ca.gov Re: ARB Website Content Survey The ARB is asking regular website users to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey about their experiences with our site. Your participation will help us improve our website to serve you better. Thank you. Link to Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2268J5JUSSD You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sipdev, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:29:27 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Schedule Change - ARB State Strategy Workshops From: rding@arb.ca.gov Subject: Schedule Change - ARB State Strategy Workshops Date and Scheduling Change – El Monte Additional Workshop – El Monte Air Resources Board (ARB) staff will hold workshops on April 5 in Sacramento, on April 10 in Fresno and on April 12 in El Monte, 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. The SIPs for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 are due to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2007 and 2008, respectively. A copy of the draft State Strategy can be found on the ARB website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007casip.htm Please note that we have changed the date and time for the workshops in El Monte. We have now scheduled an afternoon and evening session on April 12 for our El Monte location. For additional information, please view the meeting notice at the link below: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/aprilwshp.pdf If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Karen Buckley of ARB’s Planning and Technical Support Division at (916) 322-7673 or kbuckley@arb.ca.gov Re: ARB Website Content Survey The ARB is asking regular website users to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey about their experiences with our site. Your participation will help us improve our website to serve you better. Thank you. Link to Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2268J5JUSSD You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sipdev, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 12:11:31 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Media Advisory: GHG Ruling From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello Please consider the following Media Advisory from the California Environmental Protection Agency. A Cal/EPA briefing on U.S. Supreme Court Clean Air Ruling will be held shortly. Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ California Environmental Protection Agency Media Availability For Immediate Release Contact: BreAnda Northcutt April 2, 2007 James Lee 916-324-9670 Cal/EPA Briefing on U.S. Supreme Court Clean Air Ruling SACRAMENTO – Officials from the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) will be available to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court decision today that found greenhouse gases are air pollutants subject to regulation under the Clean Air Act. The ruling also means that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must reconsider its earlier decision against regulating carbon dioxide emissions from motor vehicles. WHAT: Cal/EPA officials available to answer questions on U.S. Supreme Court decision and impact on California’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions WHO: Dan Skopec, Undersecretary, Cal/EPA Steve Koyasako, Acting Deputy Secretary for Law Enforcement and Counsel, Cal/EPA Tom Jennings, Chief Counsel, Air Resources Board WHEN: Monday, April 2, 2007 1:00 p.m. CALL-IN: (888) 455-9649. Passcode is “CASE.” For international callers, please call: +1-210-234-0018. The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) administers the state's environmental protection programs, which focus on restoring, preserving, and enhancing California's environmental quality and protecting public health. For more information, please visit: http://www.calepa.ca.gov # # # Re: ARB Website Content Survey The ARB is asking regular website users to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey about their experiences with our site. Your participation will help us improve our website to serve you better. Thank you. Link to Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2268J5JUSSD ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 12:07:36 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Media Advisory: GHG Ruling From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Re: ARB Website Content Survey The ARB is asking regular website users to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey about their experiences with our site. Your participation will help us improve our website to serve you better. Thank you. Link to Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2268J5JUSSD ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 15:02:20 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Additional State Strategy Workshop Scheduled - Bakersfield From: rding@arb.ca.gov Subject: Additional State Strategy Workshop Scheduled - Bakersfield Air Resources Board (ARB) staff will hold an evening workshop on April 10 in Bakersfield 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. The SIPs for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 are due to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2007 and 2008, respectively. A copy of the draft State Strategy can be found on the ARB website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007casip.htm For additional information, please view the meeting notice at the link below: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/aprilwshp.pdf If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Karen Buckley of ARB’s Planning and Technical Support Division at (916) 322-7673 or kbuckley@arb.ca.gov Re: ARB Website Content Survey The ARB is asking regular website users to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey about their experiences with our site. Your participation will help us improve our website to serve you better. Thank you. Link to Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2268J5JUSSD You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sipdev, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:37:04 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB Website Content Survey From: wfell@arb.ca.gov Re: ARB Website Content Survey The ARB is asking regular website users to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey about their experiences with our site. Your participation will help us improve our website to serve you better. Thank you. Link to Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2268J5JUSSD If you have any questions about this, please contact webmaster@arb.ca.gov or call (916) 322-3260. Re: ARB Website Content Survey The ARB is asking regular website users to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey about their experiences with our site. Your participation will help us improve our website to serve you better. Thank you. Link to Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2268J5JUSSD You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: aaqs, ab1007, ab1173, ab2588, admpenal, ag, air-quality-data, air-quality-modeling, almanac, altdiesel, amr, autocoat, autoref, bike, bip, board, bplants, bus-tfv, bus-ub, calgrid, cap, cargo, ccms, cc, certabr, cert, chrome, cmpadvisory, commerce-cherrp, consprod, desig, dg, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, dieselrv, dieselswcv, dms, dryclean, eitac, ej, ej-prp, enf-advise, ets, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, harp, hcm, healthup, icat, idling, indoor, inuseag, inuseidling, largecaf, loco, maritime, miraloma-cherrp, moyer, ms-mailings, newsrel, nscpac_fees, obdprog, offrdcie, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, oss, pcs, pfc, pm25ntwkrpt, pmmeasures, polcomm, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, railyard, reactivity, recmarine, reghaze, resburn, research, retro, ricedemo, ricefund, sbidling, school, seminars, shipincin, shorepower, showcase, sip, srp, swcvhaulers, swcv, tac-id, thermal, title-v, truck-idling, tru, turbine, vapor, variance, vavrcars, vavr, vee, whatsnew, wilmington-cherrp, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:42:45 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Early Action Measures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From: gpaauwe@ARB.ca.gov Please find the following California Air Resources Board news release regarding a draft document outlining early action measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The news release can be found at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr0420007.htm The early action meaures document can be found here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/042307workshop/early_action_report.pdf Thank you, Gennet Paauwe Office of Communications California Air Resources Board +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ California Environmental Protection Agency NEWS RELEASE Air Resources Board Release 07-15 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Early Action Measures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions SACRAMENTO -- The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released a draft report on proposed early actions to mitigate greenhouse gases in California, consistent with the landmark Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on September 27, 2006. “The impact of greenhouse gases on the world’s climate is an urgent problem that calls for prompt action,” said ARB Chairman Dr. Robert F. Sawyer. “Discrete early action measures will get that process started while we work on more comprehensive solutions.” The Act mandates that California’s greenhouse gas emissions be reduced to 1990 levels by 2020, an ambitious 25% percent cut in emissions compared to business as usual. The Air Resources Board must adopt a comprehensive blueprint for achieving that goal by the end of 2008 and complete the necessary rulemaking to implement that plan by the end of 2011. In the meantime, the Act requires “discrete early action measures” to ensure steady progress in mitigating climate change. As narrowly defined in the law, the discrete early actions must be regulations, adopted and enforceable no later than January 1, 2010. However, there are many other near-term actions underway at ARB that will contribute to the State’s ultimate goal. Today’s early action report identifies three specific greenhouse gas control rules to be adopted and enforced before January 1, 2010, along with 36 other climate protecting measures the Board is initiating between now and 2011. The report divides early actions into three categories: • Group 1 – GHG rules for immediate adoption and implementation • Group 2 – Additional GHG measures underway between 2007-2009 • Group 3 – Air pollution controls with potential climate co-benefits Three regulations are proposed to meet the narrow legal definition of “discrete early action GHG reduction measures”: a low-carbon fuel standard, reduction of refrigerant loses from motor vehicle air conditioning system maintenance, and increased methane capture from landfills. A public workshop to discuss the draft report will be held in Sacramento on April 23. After gathering public comments, staff will develop a final staff report for presentation to ARB’s Governing Board at its June 20-21, 2007 hearing. For more information go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/cc.htm . The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB’s mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:59:52 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Resend - ARB Proposed Early Action Measures From: gpaauwe@ARB.ca.gov This is a correction for the message sent earlier today regarding ARB's proposed early action measures document. The original message contained a weblink error. The proper link for the ARB news release is: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr042007.htm Thank you for your patience. Gennet Paauwe Office of Communications California Air Resources Board ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:37:01 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Strict Limits on Formaldehyde from Composite Wood From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello, Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the board's action to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood. You can also see the release online here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr042707.htm Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB Public Information Office ________________________________________ Release 07-16 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Air Board Sets Strict Limits on Toxic Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Sacramento: The California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted regulations yesterday that require manufacturers of composite woods products, such as hardwood plywood, particleboard and fiberboard to reduce formaldehyde emissions to protect public health. "Today's action will bring California in line with Europe and Japan in Phase 1," said ARB Chairman, Dr. Robert Sawyer, "and will make us the world leader when we implement Phase 2 in 2012. This measure will substantially reduce public exposure to formaldehyde, related asthma attacks and the risk of getting cancer." All wood has some naturally occurring formaldehyde. But more formaldehyde is added to composite wood in the form of certain resins, which are used to bind wood particles together. New methods are available and others are quickly being developed that reduce and even eliminate the need for formaldehyde. When ARB's standards are in full effect in 2012, annually there will be 500 fewer tons of formaldehyde in California's air. Composite wood is a general term for wood-based panels made from wood pieces, particles or fibers bonded together with a resin. Today's regulations focus on three products: hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium density fiberboard. Most of these products are used to make furniture, cabinets, shelving, countertops, flooring and moldings in homes. Formaldehyde is released from composite wood products at manufacturing plants, fabrication facilities, lumberyards, and home construction sites, and ultimately through windows, doors and ventilation systems in homes, schools and other buildings. The regulations require all composite wood products sold in California to meet strict formaldehyde limits. Similar products sold outside of California are exempt. To ensure compliance, foreign and domestic manufacturers must certify their products by a "third party" lab approved by ARB and clearly label the items as meeting California's emission requirements. Distributors, contractors, panel manufacturers, and importers will be held responsible for assuring their products comply. Formaldehyde has both cancer and non-cancer health effects. The International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded there is sufficient evidence that formaldehyde causes nasopharyngeal cancer in humans (the region of the throat behind the nose). Formaldehyde also has non-cancer effects such as eye, nose and respiratory irritation and has been linked to the exacerbation of asthma. Health risks from average formaldehyde exposures in California from all sources range from 86 to 231 excess cancer cases per million for adults, and from 23 to 63 excess cancer cases per million for children. Formaldehyde was identified as a toxic air contaminant (TAC) by ARB in 1992 with no safe level of exposure. Once a TAC is identified, ARB is legally required to limit public exposure to the maximum feasible extent through the adoption of one or more Air Toxic Control Measures. As part of that process, statewide formaldehyde exposure was reevaluated by ARB in 2005. That evaluation found that emissions near composite woods were too high and required additional controls. For more information go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/compwood.htm . The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:30:34 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- REVISED DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED STATE STRATEGY FOR CALIFORNIAS STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 8-HOUR OZONE AND PM2.5 NOW AVAILABLE From: rding@arb.ca.gov SUBJECT: REVISED DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED STATE STRATEGY FOR CALIFORNIA’S STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 8-HOUR OZONE AND PM2.5 NOW AVAILABLE The revised draft of the Proposed State Strategy for California’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 is now available at http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/2007sip.htm The SIP for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 are due to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2007 and 2008, respectively. The Board is tentatively scheduled to conduct a public meeting on June 21-22, 2007 to consider approval of the Proposed State Strategy for California’s State Implementation Plan (SIP). ARB staff will release additional technical supporting documentation by May 7, 2007, 45 days prior to the Board’s consideration of the proposed State Strategy. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Mr. Ravi Ramalingam of ARB’s Planning and Technical Support Division at (916) 322-2085 or rramalin@arb.ca.gov. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sipdev, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 16:30:50 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- CA's State Implementation Plan Appendices Now Available From: wfell@arb.ca.gov SUBJECT: APPENDICES FOR THE REVISED DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED STATE STRATEGY FOR CALIFORNIA’S STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 8-HOUR OZONE AND PM2.5 NOW AVAILABLE On May 7, the Air Resources Board released the appendices for the April 26 revised draft of the Proposed State Strategy for California’s 2007 Statewide Implementation Plan at http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007casip.htm . If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Mr. Ravi Ramalingam of ARB’s Planning and Technical Support Division at (916) 322-2085 or rramalin@arb.ca.gov . You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sipdev, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 09:49:40 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Revised Link to Yesterday's List Server Broadcast From: wfell@arb.ca.gov SUBJECT: APPENDICES FOR THE REVISED DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED STATE STRATEGY FOR CALIFORNIA’S STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 8-HOUR OZONE AND PM2.5 NOW AVAILABLE. Please note the corrected link below to these appendices. On May 7, the Air Resources Board released the appendices for the April 26 revised draft of the Proposed State Strategy for California’s 2007 Statewide Implementation Plan at http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/2007sip.htm . If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Mr. Ravi Ramalingam of ARB’s Planning and Technical Support Division at (916) 322-2085 or rramalin@arb.ca.gov . You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sipdev, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 10:21:39 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ETAAC Information Request Letter From: wfell@arb.ca.gov ETAAC Information Request Letter Alan C. Lloyd, PhD, chair of ARB’s Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee (ETAAC), is requesting your advice and information regarding climate change emission control technologies and technology advancement. Please fill-in the form attached to the letter at this location, http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/etaac/etaac_info_request.doc , and return it according to the included directions at your earliest convenience. In you have any questions regarding this, please contact Steve Church at schurch@arb.ca.gov or call (916) 322-8280. Thank you! You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ab1173, ab2588, admpenal, ag, aircleaners, airlabel, air-quality-data, air-quality-modeling, almanac, altdiesel, amtac, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bip, board, bplants, bulletinboard, bus-tfv, bus-ub, calgrid, cargo, ccms, cc, certabr, cert, chrome, commerce-cherrp, compwood, consprod, crushp, ctvrp, desig, dg, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, dms, driveclean, dryclean, ej, ej-prp, enf-advise, ets, fuels, h2hwy, harborcraft, harp, hcm, hdsoftware, healthup, icat, icp, indoor, inuseag, inuseidling, largecaf, loco, maritime, miraloma-cherrp, moyer, ms-mailings, newsrel, nscpac_fees, obdprog, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pcs, pfc, pm25ntwkrpt, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, railyard, reactivity, recmarine, reghaze, resburn, research, retro, rfp-ifb, ricefund, sbidling, scfleet, schoolbus, school, scm, seminars, shipincin, shorepower, showcase, sip, srp, swcv, tac-id, thermal, title-v, transport, truck-idling, tru, turbine, vapor, variance, vavrcars, vee, westoakland, whatsnew, wilmington-cherrp, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 13:09:08 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- $25 Million for Alt Fuel Advancement From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the winners of the grants to incentivize alternative fuels on California. You can read the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr052407.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-17 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe Dimitri Stanich 916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov $25 Million Distributed for the Advancement of Alternative Fuel Usage in California San Diego: The Air Resources Board today announced the names of forty projects winning grant money to encourage the early adoption of alternative fuels in California. "By encouraging the general public to accept and prepare for alternative fuels we accelerate the transition to advanced technologies and minimize the environmental and health burdens associated with energy consuming products," said ARB Chairman, Dr. Robert Sawyer. "Any action that reduces emissions, diversifies energy sources, and educates the public of the benefits of alternative fuels is a boon to the quality of life in California and is by extension a liberating force for the rest of the world." As part of ARB's 2006-2007 budget the California legislature tagged $25 million for the purposes of encouraging the use of biofuels and high efficiency, low emitting vehicle technology. The intent of the Legislature was that these funds be used by projects that would reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by using the benefits inherent in alternative fuels. To distribute the funds appropriately the ARB and California Energy Commission (CEC) designed a request for proposal that used comments provided at a September 21, 2006 public workshop and an additional fifty written comments submitted between August-October 2006. Applications were considered in the following categories: * Category A- Infrastructure for dispensing E85 (fuel that is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) and potentially other alternative fuels ($6 million) * Category B- Startup of small biofuels production facilities ($5.4 million) * Category C- Hybrid electric vehicle demonstration projects ($5 million) * Category D- Transit bus projects ($2 million) * Category E- Incentives for PZEVs and ZEVs ($1.5 million) * Category F- Funding for consumer education and outreach ($1.6 million) * Category R- Alternative fuel vehicle research ($3.3 million) A multi-state agency team comprised of the ARB, CEC, State Water Resources Control Board, Integrated Waste Management Board, California Department of Food and Agriculture, California Department of Forestry, and other agencies reviewed the proposals and provided recommendations for grants winners in April 2007. Staff received 208 responses by the deadline on March 19, 2007. The total requested by these applications was $160 million. Staff considered the applicants project cost, timing, alternative fuels usage, complementary funding source, and completeness of the application. For categories A and B, staff also considered business type and evaluated technical information to support the ability of the applicants to complete the project with in the two year constraints of the original ARB budget description. For categories C, D, E, and F, staff evaluated proposals for knowledge and experience, the availability of the technology, and business parameters and operation.The Budget Bill provided that the money be encumbered by June 30, 2007 and be expended by June 30, 2009. Awards will be made in late May and June 2007. For a copy of the report on this program and a full list of the recipients please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/altfuels/incentives/052407altfuel_sr.pdf . The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 14:20:42 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- ARB Approves San Diego SIP From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the approval of the San Diego SIP. You can see the release at http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr052407b.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-18 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB Approves San Diego Strategic Plan to Attain Clean Air Goals San Diego: The California Air Resources Board today approved the San Diego County State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone. SIPs are state and local coordinated plans designed to control air pollution emissions and reach federally established definitions of clean air. According to San Diego's plan, the region is expected to achieve attainment of the federal 8-hour ozone standards within the next two years. "This is a true success story," said ARB Chairman, Dr. Robert F. Sawyer. "The combined efforts of the state and San Diego will make clean air a reality in the very near future." The San Diego plan is the first SIP approved by the ARB to address the new federal 8-hour average standard for ozone adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2004. Ozone is a caustic gas that contributes to respiratory ailments and asthma, and can cause premature death in elderly patients with lung disease. It is a product of a photochemical process involving the sun's energy and ozone precursors, such as hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen. The 8-hour standard provides more health protection than the previous 1-hour standard. The San Diego area met the 1 hour standard in 2001, and is required to meet the 8-hour standard by 2009. According to the ARB-approved plan, local controls for industrial sources, together with the State's program for reducing emissions from cars and trucks, will allow San Diego to meet the more stringent standard by 2009. The Air Resources Board is also developing new controls to reduce emissions throughout the State, including heavily polluted areas such as the South Coast Air Basin and the San Joaquin Valley. That strategy will be considered at a June 21 and 22 hearing in Los Angeles. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 14:23:27 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- MEDIA ADVISORY: ARB Press Conference From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello Please consider the following ARB media advisory for tomorrow's press conference, The press conference will address Federal EPA's hearing on our request for authority to enforce our regulations curbing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe Dimitri Stanich 916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov MEDIA ADVISORY ARB Press Conference Federal EPA Hearing on Greenhouse Gas Rule Sacramento: The Air Resources Board (ARB) will hold a press conference prior to a Federal EPA hearing at Cal/EPA headquarters. The ARB will present concerns regarding its request for authority to implement regulations curbing greenhouse gas emissions from new automobiles beginning in 2009. WHAT: ARB press conference on authority to curb greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles WHO: * Attorney General Jerry Brown - State of California * Hon. Fabian Nunez - Speaker, California Assembly (invited) * Hon. Don Perata - President Pro Tem, California Senate (invited) * Former Assembly member Fran Pavley * California Air Resources Board Chair - Dr. Bob Sawyer * Mayor Rocky Anderson - Salt Lake City * Mayor Heather Fargo - Sacramento * Alan Lloyd - former ARB Chair and former CalEPA Secy. * Sec. Ron Curry - New Mexico Environment Department WHEN: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m WHERE: California Environmental Protection Headquarters Sierra Hearing Room, 2nd floor 1001 I Street Sacramento CA 95814 The Federal Clean Air Act requires that all California air quality regulations more stringent than the federal standards must have a waiver granting authority. Wednesday's hearing will consider public testimony on ARB's waiver request to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. The regulation requires that emissions be reduced by 30 percent by 2016. The rule will begin with the 2009 model year vehicles. ARB argues that the technology already exists and is being used in various other vehicle applications and the auto industry should integrate this technology specifically to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wednesday's hearing will allow the public and stakeholders to voice concerns as the Federal EPA deliberates its decision. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 15:32:24 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Report on Technology for Zero Emission Vehicles From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello, Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the report on the Zero Emission Vehicle Technology Review. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr053107.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ______________________________________________________________ Release 07-20 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe (916) 322-2990 Karen Caesar (626) 575-6728 www.arb.ca.gov ARB Hears Progress Report on Technology for Zero Emission Vehicles San Diego -The California Air Resources Board (ARB) heard the results of a year-long analysis on the state of Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technology. This ZEV Technology Review is part of ARB's ongoing strategy to eliminate passenger vehicle emissions that threaten the health and welfare of California's public. "The Zero Emission Vehicle requirements are technology forcing regulations and are producing the development of zero and very low emission vehicles," said Dr. Robert Sawyer, ARB's Chairperson. "The Board asked for this assessment to stay current with advances in the technology and to assure that that progress is matching our ZEV implementation schedule. The rollout is progressing very well and manufacturers are providing their required vehicle quotas according to the program's timeline." The ZEV Technology Review describes the results of the Independent Expert Panel's (IEP) investigation. The IEP, made up of five experts, looked at three key ZEV areas: battery energy storage, hydrogen storage, and fuel cells. In the course of its work members of the panel visited sites worldwide and were given wide support and access to confidential manufacturer information. The IEP also focused on the ability of car manufacturers to commercialize these advances into production vehicles. The IEP was able to project the short and long term prospects for a number of advanced technologies ranging from hybrid and plug in hybrids to fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. Overall the study found that while progress is continuing and consumer acceptance of "bridge" technologies such as hybrid vehicles is encouraging, significant research and investment is still needed to fully realize the mass commercialization of ZEVs. The ARB did not change the ZEV regulations today but directed staff to integrate the information into adaptive changes that would reinforce the success of the ZEV effort. Such proposals would be considered later this year. The full report and biographies of the expert panel may be found here. In 1990 the ARB adopted regulations that required auto manufacturers to offer California vehicles with zero evaporative and tailpipe emissions as part of the state's low-emission vehicle program. The regulation stipulated that in 1998, two percent of the vehicles that large manufacturers produced for sale in California must be ZEVs; increasing to five percent in 2001 and ten percent in 2003. Since its inception, the program has been modified on several occasions to better reflect the pace of technological development and the costs and realities of the marketplace. These revisions maintained the integrity of the program while adapting to technological and economic realities that hampered ZEVs from being offered for sale in California. The ZEV mandate is a technology forcing regulation and has stimulated developments that have given consumers more options. Now a variety of vehicles are available that match the needs of drivers while being extremely low or non-emitting. Fuel Cell Vehicles are being made and demonstrated in California. And many vehicles are using hybrid systems to improve performance, and advanced battery technologies are being used in applications far beyond motor vehicles. As with all control measures passed, ARB regularly reviews their implementation and the technological and economic environment within which industry operates. This assures that the means to control harmful emissions is within industry's grasp and the levels of required limits are reviewed and reduced as technology advances. To that end the ARB board directed staff to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the progress of ZEV technology. Today's report is the culmination of that research. No changes to the ZEV regulation were considered. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 15:14:35 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB Report on the San Joaquin Valley 2007 Ozone Plan From: rding@arb.ca.gov Subject: ARB Report on the San Joaquin Valley 2007 Ozone Plan The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted its staff report on the San Joaquin Valley 2007 Ozone Plan at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/2007sip.htm The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District adopted the 2007 Ozone Plan on April 30, 2007 and submitted it to ARB for inclusion in the State Implementation Plan for ozone in the San Joaquin Valley. ARB will consider the 2007 Ozone Plan at its June 14, 2007 Board hearing in Fresno. The notice for the ARB meeting is available at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/lispub/comm/bclist.php If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jeff Lindberg at (916) 322 2832 or jlindber@arb.ca.gov. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sipdev, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:48:46 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Enforcement Efforts Stepped Up in 2006 From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello, Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the success of recent enforcement actions. You can see the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr061207.htm . Thank you Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ______________________________________________________________ Release 07-21 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe Patricia Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board's Enforcement Efforts Stepped Up in 2006 SACRAMENTO - The ARB's enforcement program has grown to keep pace with an array of operational demands from testing heavy-duty diesel vehicles for smoke emissions and tampering, intercepting imports of illegal vehicles, engines and consumer products; to keeping school buses from idling too long and too close to children's developing lungs. The program's growth has been accompanied by an increase in the number of enforcement actions in 2006 of more than 26% from the year before. "Keeping California in compliance is a big job, but it is a crucial task to keep moving toward our goal of clean air," said ARB Chairman Dr. Robert Sawyer. The ARB 2006 Annual Report of Enforcement Activities key highlights are: * 1,992 cases/citations closed * $6.7 million in penalties collected * More than 70 inspections in Environmental Justice areas (881 violations issued) * Over 17,000 heavy-duty vehicles inspected * Over 4,300 commercial vehicle and school bus idling inspections * Over 800 gasoline cargo tank trucks inspected * More than 523 million gallons of gasoline represented in sampling * More than 230 million gallons of diesel fuel represented in sampling * More than 14,000 inspections for red-dyed diesel fuel * Over 2,600 consumer product samples gathered during inspections * More than 500 inspections of portable fuel containers and spouts * More than 1,300 locomotive inspections (33 violations issued) * Over 140 training programs * Emphasized enforcement of the school bus/delivery vehicle idling program * Increased enforcement of commercial vehicle idling Violations of California's air quality laws and regulations range from minor breaches of the State's regulations to criminal actions. The enforcement program ensures the ARB's research, modeling and assessment; and development and adoption of regulations achieve the anticipated emission reductions for a healthier California. The ARB is responsible for controlling emissions from statewide sources of air pollution, mobile sources, toxic air contaminants and consumer products. Additionally, ARB oversees the efforts of 35 local air pollution agencies. To review the ARB 2006 Annual Report of Enforcement Activities, please visit http:// www.arb.ca.gov/enf/reports/06enfrpt.pdf The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:35:03 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Greater Use of Ethanol in California From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello, Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the changes to the regulations guiding the processes for refining gasoline sold in California. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr061507.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _________________________________________________________________ Release 07-22 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Groundwork Begun for Greater Use of Ethanol in California's Gasoline Fresno: The California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved changes to its reformulated gasoline regulations and the predictive model, a tool used by oil refining companies to formulate lower-emitting gasoline in California. Refinements to the predictive model include the greater use of ethanol. "Clean fuels are essential to reaching healthy air goals in California," said ARB Chairman, Dr. Robert Sawyer. "This action helps fuel providers develop the optimum formula for the cleanest burning gasoline, and it allows ARB to forecast emissions from vehicles throughout the state. The greater use of ethanol in the formulas will also reduce global warming emissions." The predictive model is a set of mathematical equations that relate exhaust rates of hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and toxics to values of eight regulated properties in gasoline. This in turn is used by refiners to assure that their fuels obtain the required emissions reductions. This gives refiners flexibility in meeting emission limits defined in ARB regulations. The new predictive model better accounts for widespread use of ethanol and will allow increased use in California's gasoline as part of Governor's Schwarzenegger's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) executive order. The goal of the LCFS is to ensure that the mix of fuel sold in California market deliver, on average, lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By 2020, the LCFS is expected to produce at least a 10 percent reduction in the carbon content, replace 20 percent of our on-road fuels with lower carbon alternatives, and more than triple the size of the state's renewable fuels market. For more information on the predictive model see: http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/gasoline/premodel/pmdevelop.htm For more information on the LCFS see: http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-release/5074/ The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:47:19 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Green Chemistry Initiative from Maureen Gorsen, Director, DTSC From: wfell@arb.ca.gov The California Green Chemistry Initiative seeks your thoughts and involvement as we begin to establish the blueprint for keeping California in the forefront of protecting health and the environment in a robust economy. Our time for this effort is very short. The creation of a viable list of options to advance Green Chemistry must be submitted to Secretary Linda Adams by January 2008. From that list proposed recommendations for a final policy are due by July 1, 2008. We have a tremendous amount of work ahead and look forward to working with you on this effort. To facilitate the most creative and constructive public participation process, we have entitled the Conversation with California. The Conversation with California includes a wide array of opportunities for you to participate. I invite you to join the Conversation with California and contribute to developing a comprehensive chemical policy and long-term environmental protection for California. We hope you will join us at our first public stakeholder's meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 27th 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Sierra Hearing Room, Cal/EPA Building, 1001 I Street, Sacramento. If you cannot attend, you will be able to listen via web cast. A Website has been set up that allows an open and transparent exchange of ideas. We are A Journal/Blog space gives you the opportunity to share your thoughts and see what others think about the four main Green Chemistry topics areas: Cradle to Cradle: Through product design and industrial innovation, produce products that reduce the use of harmful chemicals, thus generating fewer emissions and less waste. How do you think California should move to a Cradle to Cradle framework? Green Chemistry: Consider public health and the environmental effects of chemicals during the process of designing products and processes. How do you think California should stimulate Green Chemistry? Toxics in Products by Design: Identify strategies to encourage manufacturers to take greater responsibility for the products they produce that contain toxic materials. How do you think California should address the issue of toxics in products by design? Toxics in Products by Accident: Develop information on approaches that encourage cleaner and less polluting industrial processes. How do you think California should address the issue of toxics in products by accident? Please visit and participate at: http://californiagreenchemistry.squarespace.com/welcome You can sign up to receive e-mail updates about the California Green Chemistry Initiative from DTSC`s listserv. We always look forward to written comments. Please send your mail to: Green Chemistry Initiative Department of Toxic Substances Control P.O. Box 806 Sacramento, CA 95812-0806 If you have any questions about the Conversation with California please contact Ms. Margaret Graham at (916) 324-3149 or mgraham@dtsc.ca.gov. ********* To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the DTSC Green Chemistry Initiative Listserv or other Listservs, please go to http://www.calepa.ca.gov/listservs/dtsc. For information on DTSC`s Green Chemistry Initiative, go to http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/GCI/index.cfm You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: aaqs, ab1173, ab2588, admpenal, ag, aircleaners, airlabel, air-quality-data, air-quality-modeling, almanac, altdiesel, amtac, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bip, board, bplants, bus-tfv, bus-ub, calgrid, cargo, ccms, cc, certabr, cert, chrome, commerce-cherrp, compwood, consprod, crushp, ctvrp, desig, dg, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, dms, driveclean, dryclean, ej, ej-prp, enf-advise, ets, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, harp, hcm, hdsoftware, healthup, icat, icp, indoor, inuseag, inuseidling, largecaf, loco, maritime, miraloma-cherrp, moyer, ms-mailings, newsrel, nscpac_fees, obdprog, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pcs, pfc, pm25ntwkrpt, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, railyard, reactivity, recmarine, reghaze, resburn, research, retro, rfp-ifb, ricefund, sbidling, scfleet, schoolbus, school, scm, seminars, shipincin, shorepower, showcase, sip, srp, swcv, tac-id, thermal, title-v, transport, truck-idling, tru, turbine, vapor, variance, vavrcars, vee, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp, workshops, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:28:20 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- ARB Adopts Early Measures to Reduce GHG From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the adoption of measures designed to quickly diminish many greenhouse gas emissions Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-23 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe 916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov California Moves Swiftly to Further Address Climate Change Emissions; Early Action Items Approved Today LOS ANGELES - Today the California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) approved early action measures to address climate change emissions as set forth in the landmark California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). "Global warming is one of the most serious issues we face today," said ARB Chairman Dr. Robert F. Sawyer. "These early actions will realize prompt emission reductions while a more comprehensive plan is developed." The early actions include three specific greenhouse gas control rules. These are to be adopted and enforced before January 1, 2010, along with 32 other climate-protecting measures the Board is developing between now and 2011. The report divides early actions into three categories: * Group 1 - GHG rules for immediate adoption and implementation * Group 2 - Several additional GHG measures under development * Group 3 - Air pollution controls with potential climate co-benefits The three adopted regulations meet the narrow legal definition of "discrete early action GHG reduction measures." They are: * A low-carbon fuel standard - reducing carbon intensity in California fuels * Reduction of refrigerant losses from motor vehicle air conditioning system maintenance - restricting the sale of "do-it-yourself" automotive refrigerants * Increased methane capture from landfills - requiring broader use of state-of-the-art methane capture technologies Today's approval does not restrict the Board from making additions to the early actions list should new climate change emission reduction methods present themselves at a later date. The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 established a statewide target for greenhouse gas reductions by 2020 and requires the ARB to adopt a plan and individual measures to achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The Act mandates that California's greenhouse gas emissions be reduced to 1990 levels by 2020, an ambitious 25% percent cut in emissions compared to business as usual. The ARB must adopt a comprehensive blueprint for achieving that goal by the end of 2008 and complete the necessary rulemaking to implement that plan by the end of 2011. In the meantime, the Act requires "discrete early action measures" to ensure steady progress in mitigating climate change. As narrowly defined in the law, the discrete early actions must be regulations, adopted and enforceable no later than January 1, 2010. However, there are many other near-term actions identified by ARB and stakeholders that appear feasible or that are already underway that will contribute achieving to the state's ultimate GHG reduction goal. For a complete copy of the staff report, please go here. In addition, the staff presentation can be found here. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:48:09 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- New Label will Help Consumers Choose Earth Friendly Cars From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the Board's decision to require the labeling of the Greenhouse Gas emissions characteristics of new vehicles. You can see the and the label and release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr062207.htm Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov New Label will Help Consumers Choose Earth Friendly Cars LOS ANGELES - New regulations adopted by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) will require automobile manufacturers to label their vehicles' smog and greenhouse gas emission characteristics. The label will allow consumers to consider and compare a vehicle's environmental impacts. "This simple tool will empower consumers to choose vehicles that help the environment," said ARB Chairman, Dr. Robert F. Sawyer. "Most Californians recognize climate change as a very serious problem. This label will help consumers make informed choices." Californians purchase approximately 2 million new vehicles each year. The 25 million vehicles on our roads travel about 900 million miles each day. Daily, this produces 2,288 tons of smog precursor emissions and 350,000 tons of global warming gas emissions. California's Smog Index Label has been required on new vehicles since the 1998 model year. The label was intended to help consumers compare the smog forming emissions from different vehicles within that model year. A law signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger now requires ARB to include information about emissions of global warming gases. This new label will be affixed to the window of every new car sold in California beginning in 2009. For more information go here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2007/labels07/isor.pdf . The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:41:52 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- CAPCOA conference on Health Impacts of Air Pollution on Communities From: wfell@arb.ca.gov SAVE THE DATE! The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association is sponsoring a two-day conference on Understanding and Addressing Health Impacts of Air Pollution on Communities: September 19-20, 2007 Carson Community Center Carson, CA. http://www.capcoa.org/healthconference.php For more information, please contact: Stewart Wilson, stew@capcoa.org You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: aaqs, ab1173, ab2588, admpenal, ag, aircleaners, airlabel, air-quality-data, air-quality-modeling, almanac, altdiesel, amtac, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bip, board, bplants, bus-tfv, bus-ub, calgrid, cargo, ccms, cc, certabr, cert, chrome, commerce-cherrp, compwood, consprod, ctvrp, desig, dg, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, dms, driveclean, ej, ej-prp, enf-advise, ets, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, harp, hcm, hdsoftware, healthup, icat, icp, indoor, inuseag, inuseidling, largecaf, loco, manuremgmt, maritime, miraloma-cherrp, misc, moyer, ms-mailings, newsrel, nscpac_fees, obdprog, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, oss, pcs, pfc, pm25ntwkrpt, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, railyard, reactivity, recmarine, reghaze, resburn, research, retro, rfp-ifb, ricefund, sbidling, scfleet, schoolbus, school, scm, seminars, shipincin, shorepower, showcase, sip, srp, swcv, tac-id, thermal, title-v, transport, truck-idling, tru, turbine, vapor, variance, vavrcars, vee, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp, workshops, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:02:59 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- UP settles air quality violations From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release _____________________________________________________________ Release 07-25 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2007 CONTACT: Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Union Pacific Railroad settles air quality violations with $120,000 Sacramento: Union Pacific Railroad, headquartered in Omaha, NE, recently paid $120,000 for violations of regulations requiring companies to inspect and verify that their diesel trucks in California meet state exhaust limits. An investigation by the California Air Resources Board revealed that between 2004 and 2005, UP failed to properly inspect and document its diesel trucks' emissions throughout California. California's Periodic Smoke Inspection program requires owners of diesel fleets with two or more heavy duty diesel engines to inspect and maintain them, and keep records. This expedites inspections, assures compliance, and guards the state's progress toward federally mandated clean air standards. "Compliance with our regulations is the crux to clean healthful air for all Californians," said ARB's acting-Executive Officer, Tom Cackette. "We need companies to recognize that Californians demand clean air and that enforcement actions are an extension of their desire to live in a healthy and respected environment." Most of the money from the settlement was paid into the California Air Pollution Control Fund, which mitigates pollution through education, the advancement and use of cleaner technology, and supports pollution research and related programs. The California Legislature controls the fund through allocations in the annual Budget Act. $30,000 of the settlement is funding an ARB program operated by select community colleges that provides industry with technical and compliance training. Fleet maintenance personnel from the companies found in violation must go through this training program as a condition of settlement. Emissions of particulate matter from diesel engines are 70 percent of the air borne carcinogens that Californians are exposed to on a daily basis. ARB has committed to reducing these emissions by 85 percent by 2020. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:49:40 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- landmark rule to reduce diesel emissions From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the Board's decision regarding in-use off-road diesel engines ____________________________________________________________ Release 07-26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2007 Leo Kay (916) 322-2990 Karen Caesar (626) 575-6728 www.arb.ca.gov ARB adopts landmark rule to reduce toxic emissions from off-road equipment SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board today adopted a pioneering regulation aimed at reducing toxic and cancer-causing diesel emissions from the state's estimated 180,000 "off-road" vehicles used in construction, mining, airport ground support and other industries. "This regulation will prevent thousands of premature deaths and reduce health care costs for those suffering from respiratory disease such as asthma," said Mary Nichols, ARB Chairman. "It is also the first of its kind in the nation, and, as has occurred with other California regulations, could serve as a model for other states to follow." Diesel particulate matter, or diesel "soot," was identified as a toxic air contaminant in 1998. In 2000, the ARB established California's Diesel Risk Reduction Plan, which aims to reduce diesel emissions to 85 percent below 2000 levels by 2020. Other sources of diesel particulate matter such as transit buses, trash trucks, cargo-handling equipment and ship auxiliary engines have already been addressed through regulations, along with diesel fuel. Because many diesel engines lack emission controls and can remain in use for 30 years or longer, they will remain a major contributor to air pollution for years to come. The regulation adopted today will dramatically reduce emissions by installation of diesel soot filters and encouraging the replacement of older, dirtier engines with newer emission controlled models. By 2020, diesel particulate matter will be reduced by 74 percent and smog forming oxides of nitrogen by 32 percent, compared to what emissions would be without the regulation. The new rule also includes a provision allowing areas that are currently unable to achieve clean air standards set by the US EPA for particulate matter to opt in to stricter regional requirements if incentive funds are made available. The air districts that could take advantage of this provision are the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District; both are considered "non-attainment areas" for particulate matter. Depending on the amount of incentive money made available, these provisions could as much as a double the NOx emissions benefits in these districts, setting them on a faster track to meeting their clean air goals. The requirements and deadlines vary depending on fleet size. For small fleets, which include small businesses or municipalities with a combined horsepower of 2500 or less, implementation does not begin until 2015. Medium fleets, with 2501 to 5000 horsepower, have until 2013, while large fleets, with over 5000 horsepower, must begin complying in 2010. Affected vehicles include bulldozers, loaders, backhoes and forklifts, as well as many other self-propelled off-road diesel vehicles. ARB performed a comprehensive economic analysis of the rule's impact on business, concluding that the regulation will cost industry up to $3.5 billion over its lifetime. Staff reviewed individual companies' financial records and conducted numerous workshops to discuss the cost of the regulation as well as impacts on individual businesses. ARB also gave special consideration to small businesses (e.g., small fleets have until 2015 to begin compliance, while large fleets must begin in 2010) to ensure that the regulation would not provide undue economic hardship. The Board's action today also sets the stage for efforts next year to develop similar requirements for the hundreds of thousands of on-road trucks that travel on California's roads every day. According to ARB estimates, over its course, this rule will prevent at least 4,000 premature deaths statewide and avoid $18 - $26 billion in premature death and health costs. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:45:49 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB Employment Opportunities From: wfell@arb.ca.gov The Board is seeking highly motivated individuals who want to become part of an exceptional group of dedicated engineers and scientists. The Board has several job openings for positions reflecting the growing importance of climate change and the need for the ARB to deploy highly focused and scientifically strong groups to identify, develop, and implement climate change emission reduction strategies that are consistent with the goals of the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). To view the current vacancies and the application process, please visit our web page at http://www.arb.ca.gov/as/personnel/jobs/examvac.htm Please note that to be considered for employment, interested individuals need to either 1) be a current state employee with appointment eligibility or 2) have civil service eligibility. To find out how to take the Air Pollution Specialist and/or Air Resources Engineer exam, please contact Rebecca Navarrate at rnavarre@arb.ca.gov or (916) 324-7196. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: aaqs, ab1173, ab2588, admpenal, ag, aircleaners, airlabel, air-quality-data, air-quality-modeling, almanac, altdiesel, amtac, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bip, board, bplants, bus-tfv, bus-ub, calgrid, ccms, cc, certabr, cert, chrome, commerce-cherrp, compwood, consprod, ctvrp, desig, dg, dieselrrp, dms, driveclean, dryclean, ej, ej-prp, enf-advise, ets, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, harp, hcm, hdsoftware, healthup, icat, icp, indoor, inuseag, inuseidling, largecaf, loco, manuremgmt, maritime, miraloma-cherrp, misc, moyer, ms-mailings, newsrel, nscpac_fees, obdprog, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pcs, pfc, pm25ntwkrpt, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, railyard, reactivity, recmarine, reghaze, resburn, research, retro, rfp-ifb, ricefund, sbidling, scfleet, schoolbus, school, scm, seminars, shipincin, shorepower, showcase, sip, srp, swcv, tac-id, thermal, title-v, transport, truck-idling, tru, turbine, vapor, variance, vavrcars, vee, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp, workshops, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:18:41 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Air board honors three clean air heroes From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the winners of the annual Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards. ___________________________________________________________ Release 07-27 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2007 Genny Paauwe (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Air board honors three clean air heroes SACRAMENTO -- The California Air Resources Board honored three environmental leaders today for their outstanding, cutting-edge work in the public policy arena to improve air quality throughout the state and beyond. James E. Hansen, Ph.D., Alan C. Lloyd, Ph.D., and Ms. Fran Pavley received the prestigious Haagen-Smit Award, which is given each year to recognize significant career efforts in at least one of several air quality categories, including research, environmental policy, science and technology, public education, or community service. "With the leadership of world-renowned individuals such as those honored today, California is steadily reducing smog, air toxics, and greenhouse gas emissions that harm the environment and sicken millions each year," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "Their indefatigable spirit and commitment to air quality and climate change issues has a positive world-wide public health impact." Hansen, the Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies located in New York City, was honored for his work on atmospheric science. He is also Adjunct Professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University. Since the late 1970s, he has worked on studies and computer simulations of the Earth's climate, to better understand the human impact on global climate. Lloyd, President of the International Council on Clean Transportation, was recognized for his leadership in clean air technologies. Before his current position, he led the California Environmental Protection Agency as its secretary from 2004 to 2006 and the ARB as its chairman for five years, promulgating programs that spurred development of new technologies and new approaches to emission controls and energy management. Pavley, now with the Natural Resources Defense Council, was lauded for her contributions to environmental policy. Previously, she served three terms in the California State Assembly (2000-2006) and chaired the Air & Water Quality Committee and the Hydrogen & Other Alternative Fuels Committee. Pavley sponsored landmark legislation on global warming that has become a model for other states and countries to follow. Notably, she authored AB 1493 to cut greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles by 30 percent, and co-authored California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), the nation's first mandated climate change action to cap emissions at 1990 levels. California faces the nation's most serious air quality challenge. Despite unprecedented growth, California's air quality has dramatically improved over the last 50 years. The California Air Resources Board has sponsored the Haagen-Smit Clean Air Award since 2001. For a list of past recipients, please see: http://www.arb.ca.gov/docs/hsawards/hswinners/hswinners.htm The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:50:01 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- ARB settles with Coca-Cola Bottling From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the recent settlement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Los Angeles. You can also review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr073107.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO __________________________________________________________________ Release 07-28 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2007 Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB settles with Coca-Cola Bottling Company for $528,500 SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board announced today that it has negotiated a settlement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Los Angeles for $528,500 as a result of failure to properly inspect its diesel truck fleet for smoke emissions. ARB documented violations of the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program, which requires annual smoke opacity tests of California-based fleets. The program, in conjunction with to ARB's roadside smoke inspection program, is used to ensure that all of California's heavy-duty vehicles are properly maintained, tamper-free and free from excessive smoke. "The best way for corporations to avoid penalties is to keep their vehicles maintained to engine manufacturers' specifications," said Tom Cackette, ARB Acting Executive Officer. "ARB also encourages fleet maintenance personnel to attend training programs to become skilled on vehicle inspection requirements." The California Air Pollution Fund will receive $396,375 and Peralta Community College District will receive $132,125 to distribute to campuses offering diesel education and technology courses. Coca-Cola will require staff responsible for compliance with smoke inspection programs to attend this training class, and is committed to compliance with clean air programs. Diesel soot accounts for 70 percent of Californians exposure to toxics. Los Angeles residents are at particular risk since the region has the state's most pressing air quality problems. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:47:24 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Low Carbon Fuel Policy Report Released From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following ARB press release announcing the release of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard policy paper by the University of California. You can also see the release at http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr080207.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ____________________________________________________________ Release 07-29 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2007 Dimitri Stanich 916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Low Carbon Fuel Policy report release by University of California SACRAMENTO -The University of California released a blueprint today for the Air Resources Board to consider in implementing the low carbon fuel standard as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2020. The report, which is the second in a series, examines many of the policy issues involved in designing a low carbon fuel standard. Go to http://www.energy.ca.gov/low_carbon_fuel_standard/ to view the report and UC press release. "The study reinforces our view that a low carbon fuel standard will play a major role in reducing California's greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2020," said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. "The report's authors at UC's Berkeley and Davis have provided us with critical support as we move ahead on this early action measure." The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:23:09 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB's Annual Solicitation for research ideas From: wfell@arb.ca.gov The ARB has released the annual solicitation for research ideas for the Board's 2008-2009 Research Plan. General areas of research include: Agriculture, Health and Welfare Effects, Exposure Assessment, Technology Advancement and Pollution Prevention, and Global Climate Change. To see the program announcement and/or submit a research concept please visit our website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/apr/ideas/solicit.htm . The deadline for submitting a research concept is September 28, 2007. Additional information about the Board’s Research Program can be found at http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/apr/apr.htm . You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ab1173, ab2588, admpenal, ag, aircleaners, airlabel, air-quality-data, air-quality-modeling, almanac, altdiesel, amtac, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bip, board, bplants, bus-tfv, bus-ub, calgrid, ccms, cc, certabr, cert, chrome, commerce-cherrp, compwood, consprod, ctvrp, desig, dg, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, dms, driveclean, dryclean, ej, ej-prp, enf-advise, ets, fuels, h2hwy, harborcraft, harp, hcm, hdsoftware, healthup, icat, icp, indoor, inuseag, inuseidling, largecaf, loco, manuremgmt, maritime, ms-mailings, newsrel, nscpac_fees, obdprog, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pcs, pfc, pm25ntwkrpt, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, railyard, reactivity, recmarine, reghaze, resburn, research, retro, rfp-ifb, ricefund, sbidling, scfleet, schoolbus, school, scm, seminars, shipincin, shorepower, showcase, sip, srp, swcv, tac-id, thermal, title-v, transport, truck-idling, tru, turbine, vapor, variance, vavrcars, vee, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp, workshops, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 13:11:49 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- $13 million settlement from Sierra Pacific From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following ARB press release announcing the recent settlement with Sierra Pacific Industries. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr080607.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ___________________________________________________________________ Release 07-30 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2007 Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov State, local effort collects $13 million from Sierra Pacific settlement One of largest air pollution settlement cases in California history SACRAMENTO: In one of the Air Resources Board's largest-ever penalty cases, Sierra Pacific Industries, a lumber company headquartered in Redding, Calif. recently paid $13 million to settle allegations of air quality violations at four of the company's Sierra foothills sites. The California Air Resources Board, in cooperation with the California Attorney General and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District, jointly investigated the alleged violations against Sierra Pacific, and then filed a civil complaint in 2004. The complaint alleged failure to comply with air pollution control regulations at some Sierra Pacific sawmills and wood-fired boilers located in Lincoln, Quincy, Loyalton and Susanville (now closed). "The cumulative effects of numerous small, scattered air violations can compromise air quality just as much as larger, more visible violations," said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. "This settlement should send a clear message to companies throughout the state that the environmental cops are on the beat." Among the alleged air quality violations in the civil complaint were: * Falsification of emission reports as a result of operator tampering with monitoring equipment; * Failure to report emissions above allowable limits; * Exceeding numerous permit emission limits over several years; * Failure to operate and maintain air pollution control equipment; and, * Discharging soot from the Lincoln facility that caused nuisances to nearby residences. Sierra Pacific has since taken steps to address the problems, including a $17 million investment in its Lincoln cogeneration plant to replace a turbine and boiler. The settlement includes $8.5 million for public agency costs, fees and penalties, and $4.5 million for programs to benefit air quality, including facility improvements not otherwise required and extensive compliance auditing, monitoring and oversight. As part of the settlement, Sierra Pacific will ensure that all alleged conditions will not occur in the future. Ninety percent of Californians breathe unhealthy air during some part of the year. Assuring compliance with emission regulations is critical to public health protection and is part of ARB's overall plan to meet state and federal air quality goals. Information from the Placer County Air Pollution Control District can be found here: http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/~/media/apc/documents/SPISettlement062707%20pdf.ashx The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:04:32 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Periodic Smoke Inspection Program Violations From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the recent settlements with four companies that failed to comply with the periodic smoke inspection program. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr081407.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ______________________________________________________________ Release 07-31 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2007 Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB Settles Periodic Smoke Inspection Program Violations for $321,875 SACRAMENTO -- The California Air Resources Board recently settled with four companies operating in California for a collective $321,875 for failing to properly inspect their diesel truck fleets. The Ratto Group, Hi-Grade Materials, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Toys "R" Us were in violation of the California's Periodic Smoke Inspection Program, which requires owners of California-registered truck and bus fleets to regularly inspect their vehicles to ensure that their engine emissions meet state air quality standards. "Regular fleet inspections are a vital component to ensure continued improvement in California's air quality," said ARB Acting Executive Officer Tom Cackette. "These periodic inspections are subject to review at any time by ARB enforcement teams." For their failure to comply, The Ratto Group paid a total of $70,500 including $52,875 to the California Air Pollution Control Fund and $17,625 to the Peralta Community College District. Also, Hi-Grade Materials and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have paid $27,375 and $208,000, respectively, to the fund. Toys "R" Us paid a total of $16,000 - $12,000 to the fund and $4,000 to the Peralta Community College District. In addition to paying fines and agreeing to comply with the smoke inspection program, these organizations will require all fleet staff responsible for compliance with the ARB's regulations to attend classes conducted by the California Council on Diesel Education and Technology. Monies paid to the Peralta Community College District will be distributed to participating campuses to cover the training course costs. The California Air Pollution Control Fund was established to mitigate various sources of pollution through education and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. By supporting various pollution-related research projects, the fines collected will help promote the ARB's goal of providing safe, clean air to all Californians. Diesel exhaust contains a variety of harmful gases and over 40 other known cancer-causing substances. In 1998, California identified diesel exhaust as a toxic air contaminant based on its potential to cause cancer, premature death, and other health problems. People exposed to higher levels of emissions from diesel-fueled engines are at higher risk. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:33:51 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING From: rding@arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board (Board) is scheduled to conduct a public meeting on September 27, 2007 to consider the approval of a modification to the current SIP commitment for pesticide emission reductions in the Ventura County nonattainment area. The public notice is available on the ARB website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/sip.htm . The proposed revision to the pesticide commitment in the 1994 SIP and the new environmental analysis for this proposed revision are available at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/2007sip.htm . Further inquiries regarding these items should be directed to Jeff Weir, Staff Air Pollution Specialist, at (916) 445-0098 or Ravi Ramalingam, Manager, Transportation Strategies Section at (916) 322-2085. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:48:00 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- San Joaquin Valley air quality meetings From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board media advisory announcing meetings to discuss air quality issues in the central valley. You can also see the media advisory here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr081507.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-32 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2007 Patricia Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov MEDIA ADVISORY San Joaquin Valley air quality task force and community meetings Fresno, Parlier and Arvin FRESNO - The ARB will host two task force meetings and two community meetings to hear from task force members and residents about local air quality concerns in the San Joaquin Valley. The task force is charged to explore ideas to accelerate air quality progress for the region through additional programs and specific strategies. The group is comprised of members of environmental/community groups, local businesses/industries and government. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about current ARB efforts and share ideas on additional measures to be considered to accomplish cleaner air. The task force meetings will take place at the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District located at 1990 E Gettysburg Avenue in Fresno and are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 1-5 pm Thursday, August 30, 2007 10 am-3 pm The community meetings are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 6-8 pm Kearney Agricultural Center 9240 South Riverbend Avenue Parlier, CA Wednesday, August 29, 2007 6-8 pm City of Arvin Veterans' Hall 414 4th Avenue Arvin, CA The ARB encourages the attendance of community members and the media to discuss ways to address their air quality concerns and let their voices be heard. Input received at these meetings will be incorporated into a report to present to the ARB and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District in September. Additional task force meetings will be held through the end of the calendar year with a final update to the ARB board members in January 2008. Spanish language translation will be available at these events. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:24:30 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Statement by Mary Nichols on the death of Dr. Henry Gong From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Hello Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release offering chairman Mary Nichols' sentiments on the passing of board member Dr. Henry Gong. You can see the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr082007.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-33 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2007 Leo Kay (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Statement by Mary Nichols on the death of Dr. Henry Gong Sacramento: The Air Resources Board is deeply saddened by last week's death of Board Member Dr. Henry Gong. Dr. Gong died peacefully Thursday night at his home in Southern California surrounded by family members after an unsuccessful battle with heart problems. As one of the 11-member Air Resources Board, Dr. Gong brought a unique, invaluable perspective to air issues as a physician specializing in pulmonary health. He would often cite data from his health studies in helping guide his fellow Board members to passing protective public health regulations on everything from tougher diesel regulations to more stringent air quality standards. All of us who breathe California's air owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. Gong as one of the state's true clean air champions. We will miss him. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:01:20 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- $700,000 settlement with Saleen Inc From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the recent settlement with Saleen. You can see the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr082207.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-34 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2007 Leo Kay (916) 322-2990 Karen Caesar (626) 575-6728 www.arb.ca.gov Air Resources Board Announces $700,000 settlement with Saleen, Inc., for sale of uncertified cars SACRAMENTO - The Air Resources Board recently reached a $700,000 settlement with auto manufacturer Saleen, Inc., of Irvine, Calif., for selling vehicles not certified to California regulations, which can affect tailpipe emissions and negatively impact air quality. "We hope that this case will serve as a deterrent to others who may be planning to profit by selling uncertified vehicles," said Lynn Terry, ARB acting executive officer. "California vehicles are designed to be the cleanest in the nation. Tampering with emission control systems to enhance speed and performance can increase smog-forming emissions, which is especially harmful in areas such as Southern California where smog continues to exceed state and federal air quality standards." During 2004 and 2005, Saleen acquired new motor vehicles (defined as having an odometer reading of 7,500 miles or less), modified and later sold them for use or registration in California, despite the fact that due to those modifications, they were no longer certified. During its investigation, Air Resources Board staff found three Ford vehicle models modified by Saleen without ARB certification. The vehicles in violation are the 2004 and 2005 N2O, based on the Ford Focus, which was modified to be able to use nitrous oxide to boost performance; the 2004 and 2005 S121, also based on the Ford Focus; and the 2005 S281, based on the Ford Mustang. More than 100 vehicles were affected. Under the terms of the settlement, to sell or use the N2O models in California, Saleen is required to recall and reconfigure them to a certified condition; that recall is currently underway. The other models were ultimately certified for use in California. To protect yourself, the Air Resources Board suggests that vehicle purchasers verify the legality of any vehicle modifications, especially those that claim to improve performance or fuel economy. To assist consumers, the ARB maintains a webpage dedicated to aftermarket parts and modification information. There is also a toll-free assistance line at 800 242-4450. All monies are being paid to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, which was established to mitigate various sources of pollution through education and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. This fund uses compliance settlement fees to support various pollution-related research projects and related programs. The Legislature controls the use of the Air Pollution Control Fund through the annual Budget Act. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 13:43:22 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Media Advisory: California to Announce Latest Climate Change Proposals From: gpaauwe@ARB.ca.gov Please find the following California Air Resources Board media advisory regarding an announcement tomorrow on California's climate change program (AB32). You may also view the advisory at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr090607.htm Thank you, Gennet Paauwe Office of Communications (916) 322-2990 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Release 07-35 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2007 Leo Kay Gennet Paauwe (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov California to Announce Latest Climate Change Proposals SACRAMENTO - ARB Chairman Mary Nichols will make a major announcement at the Society of Environmental Journalists Conference at Stanford University on Friday, Sept. 7 regarding an Air Resources Board staff proposal to triple the set of early action measures as part of the state’s implementation of AB32. WHO: ARB Chairman Mary Nichols WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: 5:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7 WHERE: Spruce and Maple Conference Rooms at the Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel, 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy cost, see our web site at: http://www.arb.ca.gov ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 13:31:32 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- ARB Staff Proposes to Triple Early Action Measures Required Under AB 32 From: gpaauwe@ARB.ca.gov Please find the following news release from the California Air Resources Board regarding a proposal to triple early action measures required under AB 32. You may also view the release here along with the accompanying table outlining the measures: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr090707.htm Thanks, Gennet Paauwe Office of Communications California Air Resources Board (916) 322-2990 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ California Environmental Protection Agency NEWS RELEASE Air Resources Board Release 07-36 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2007 CONTACT: Gennet Paauwe (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB staff proposes to triple early action measures required under AB 32 Projects would net more than 7 million metric tons of additional greenhouse gas emissions SACRAMENTO - As part of California’s historic effort to curb global warming gases, Air Resources Board (ARB) staff today proposed to nearly triple the set of early measures to help meet the state’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions roughly 25 percent by 2020 as required by the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32). In addition, ARB staff proposed an additional set of measures today that go above and beyond the narrow requirements of the law. New proposals are expected to reduce greenhouse gases from the trucking industry, greener ports, cement and semiconductor industries, and consumer products. [Full list is attached.] “Today’s announcement sets the stage for another step forward in achieving our goal to return the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020,” said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. “Every single action we take – government, businesses, municipalities and individuals alike – makes a difference toward ultimately cooling our planet. California is showing the country and the world that we can and will help reverse the ominous tide of global warming.” These newly proposed early action measures are projected to reduce 2.8 million metric tons of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Combined with the early action measures adopted by the Board in June – a low carbon fuel standard, restrictions in do-it-yourself air conditioner repairs and methane capture from landfills – ARB now has measures in the works to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 16 million metric tons. The proposed early actions combined with other measures proposed by the larger Climate Action Team could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 36 million metric tons by 2020, roughly 21 percent of the total needed to meet AB 32’s goal of rolling back emissions to 1990 levels. This lays a solid foundation for obtaining the necessary reductions needed to meet AB 32 requirements. The Board will vote on additional proposed measures in Sacramento on Oct. 25 and 26. In the meantime, ARB staff will hold a workshop on the new proposed measure Sept. 17 in Sacramento to discuss specifics and solicit additional input from stakeholders. Governor Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act on Sept. 26, 2006, establishing the world’s most comprehensive greenhouse gas reduction initiative. The law requires the ARB to implement a statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy. In addition, the Governor directed the members of the Climate Action Team to work alongside the ARB to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their respective jurisdictions. For more information about climate change programs, see: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/cc.htm The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB’s mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy cost, see our web site at http://www.arb.ca.gov ### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:23:38 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- $1 billion for clean air projects From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing a draft concept paper to support the allocation of money from proposition 1B. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr091907.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ____________________________________________________________ Release 07-37 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2007 Patricia Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB launches public process to implement $1 billion for clean air projects First $250 million to be decided by next Spring SACRAMENTO - The Air Resources Board today released a draft concept paper to support the allocation of the first phase of the $1 billion generated by Proposition 1B funding, which will fund projects to reduce air pollution associated with the movement of goods by trucks, trains, ships and harbor craft. After an extensive public process, ARB will convert the concept into guidelines that the Board must approve by the end of this year. "The voters spoke loud and clear when they overwhelmingly passed Proposition 1B last November, and we aim to run an efficient and effective process that translates into public health benefits in communities sooner rather than later," said ARB Acting Executive Officer Mike Scheible. "These projects will achieve air quality improvements above and beyond anything required by current law or regulation." Proposition 1B was the transportation bond put on the ballot by the Legislature and before the voters in November 2006. It was part of Gov. Schwarzenegger's Strategic Growth Plan and included $1 billion to accelerate badly-needed air quality improvements from the freight transport industry. Voters approved the near $20 billion bond which also made significant investments in highway improvements, congestion relief, expanded public transit, safer rail crossings, and improved anti-terrorism security at shipping ports. The 2007-08 Budget, signed by Governor Schwarzenegger last month, funds the initial $250 million of the $1 billion set aside for air quality improvement projects in Proposition 1B. The funds will be invested in projects intended to improve air quality related to the movement of goods along four major transportation corridors: from the Los Angeles ports to the Inland Empire, State Route 99 in the Central Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the San Diego border region. The Board is focused on funding projects that reduce emissions and health risk, incorporate simplicity and efficiency, ensure cost-effectiveness, leverage other funding sources, and provide transparency and accountability. ARB is conducting an extensive public process for developing the guidelines. Public meetings will start in early October to discuss program development, program guidelines and staff draft concepts: * Long Beach (October 1) * San Diego (October 3) * Oakland (October 4) * Fresno (October 10) * Sacramento (October 11) The program guidelines will identify the criteria, procedures and specific requirements to be followed by local agencies and equipment owners to receive bond funding. The Air Board will consider approval of the program guidelines at a public hearing in December. Staff will then solicit applications from local agencies and the Board will select projects for the initial $250 million by June of 2008. The program is likely capable of reducing combined emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and diesel particulate matter by over 250,000 tons during the life of the bond-funded equipment. Anticipated funding for widespread application of diesel particulate filters on trucks, the greatest reduction in health risk will be achieved in the first five years of the program to immediately reduce the existing health impacts. Bond funds will flow via grants from ARB to local agencies, then to equipment owners. At both steps in the process, there is competition to ensure that the most beneficial projects are funded. The key elements of the competition will be the ability of the project to reduce emissions and the readiness of the local agencies and the equipment owners to expedite every step of the process to get cleaner equipment operating sooner. The program will also need to complement ARB regulatory programs by providing incentives to achieve faster or greater progress. For more information, please visit ARB website here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/bonds/gmbond/gmbond.htm . The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:44:47 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Reducing 76 Tons per Day of NOx From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following joint Air Resources Board and South Coast AQMD press release announcing new measures to reduce PM 2.5 in the South Coast area. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr092107.pdf . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 21, 2007 AQMD CONTACT: Sam Atwood (909) 396-3456 Cell: (909) 720-9056 ARB Contact: Karen Caesar (626) 575-6728 Measures to Reduce 76 Tons per Day of Oxides of Nitrogen AIR QUALITY OFFICIALS REACH AGREEMENT ON EMISSION REDUCTION MEASURES NEEDED TO MEET PM2.5 STANDARD IN 2015 State and Southland air quality officials have announced an historic agreement to reduce pollution from diesel trucks, commuter trains, construction equipment and the ports to meet a federal health-based clean air deadline in 2015. “This agreement signals the dawn of a new day in cooperation between state and local air quality agencies that will result in cleaner air,” said Mary Nichols, chairman of the state Air Resources Board. “Two of the most innovative air quality agencies in the world have joined forces to mount some of the most aggressive measures ever proposed in order to address the Southland’s air quality needs,” said Roy Wilson, Governing Board Vice Chairman of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). The two agencies, along with leaders of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), have reached agreement on measures to reduce 76 tons per day of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), a building block to fine particulate pollution. The reductions are essential to meet the federal government’s 2015 deadline for achieving the health-based standard for fine particulates, known as PM2.5. “This will provide a rapid response to the many adverse health impacts caused by today’s level of air pollution,” said Gary Ovitt, president of SCAG’s Regional Council and an AQMD Governing Board Member. The pollution cuts will be achieved by stringent mandatory regulations as well as incentive programs. The agreement calls upon federal, state and local governments to do their part in cleaning the Southland’s air. The programs will include: • ARB strengthening its control measures by requiring a comprehensive modernization of private and port heavy-duty truck fleets in the region. The measures will reduce 27 tons per day of NOx by 2014, equivalent to replacing all pre-2006 trucks with those meeting stringent 2007 standards; • The region asking the federal government to reduce locomotive emissions prior to 2014 or provide funding for California air quality officials to achieve equivalent reductions. This item calls for NOx emission reductions by 10 tons per day; • An AQMD measure to control pollution from commercial charbroilers and wood burning to reduce particulate pollution by an amount equivalent to 11 tons per day of NOx; • The region requesting local governments to dedicate about 40 percent of vehicle registration fees they receive for air pollution-related programs – about $10 million per year – specifically to reduce pollution from heavy-duty trucks and other equipment. It would reduce NOx emissions by about 4 tons per day; • ARB and AQMD seeking $50 million in additional incentive funds to retrofit Metrolink commuter locomotives with pollution control devices and to further reduce emissions from port-related and other mobile sources. It would reduce NOx emissions by 6 tons per day; • AQMD achieving an additional 12 tons per day of NOx reductions by opting in to a more stringent version of a statewide ARB rule reducing pollution from construction and other off-road equipment; • ARB achieving 3 tons per day of NOx reductions from measures principally designed to reduce greenhouse gases under AB 32; and • AQMD recognizing an additional 3 tons per day of NOx reductions from funded Carl Moyer projects. ARB’s Board will meet on September 27 at AQMD headquarters in Diamond Bar to consider approving the new measures as part of AQMD’s 2007 Air Quality Management Plan and ARB’s State Implementation Plan. The Southland has the worst PM2.5 air pollution in the country. The pollution is comprised of microscopic particles at least 30 times smaller than the width of a human hair – some so small they pass from lung tissue directly into the human bloodstream and circulate throughout organs in the body. ARB estimates that PM2.5 pollution in the Southland is responsible for as many as 5,000 premature deaths per year. The measures agreed on this month by the agencies’ staffs provide the missing piece of the puzzle in an overall plan to meet the federal PM2.5 standard by 2015. The federal government requires that reductions be in place by 2014. Regulations already adopted will reduce NOx emissions from about 1,000 tons per day today to 654 tons per day in 2014. AQMD’s 2007 Air Quality Management Plan calls for a further 200 ton-per-day reduction to a final level of 454 tons per day in 2014. Until this month, air quality officials could only identify about 137 of the 200 tons of needed emission reductions. AQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The Air Resources Board is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. -#- ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:25:06 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Public Notice re: 8-Hour and PM2.5 Standards From: wfell@arb.ca.gov The public notice to consider approval of the 2007 Air Quality Management Plan for Attaining the Federal 8-hour Ozone and PM2.5 Standards in the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley is now available. Please go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/sip.htm . You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:51:02 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Revised Appendix C of Californias 2007 SIP Now Available From: wfell@arb.ca.gov Revised Appendix C to the Proposed State Strategy for California’s 2007 State Implementation Plan to be considered at the Board Hearing on September 27, 2007, is now available. Please go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/2007sip.htm . Revised Appendix C addresses the Interstate Transport State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the 1997 8-hour Ozone and PM2.5 standards to satisfy the requirements of Clean Air Act section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) for the State of California. Contact person is Ms. Carol Sutkus at 916-322-1229. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmbond, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:58:44 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Revised Proposed State Strategy for Californias SIP Now Available From: wfell@arb.ca.gov The revised Proposed State Strategy for California’s 2007 State Implementation Plan to be considered at the Board Hearing on September 27, 2007 is now available. Please go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2007sip/2007sip.htm . If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Mr. Jeff Weir of ARB’s Planning and Technical Support Division at (916) 445-0098 or jweir@arb.ca.gov . You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: ag, altdiesel, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bus-tfv, bus-ub, consprod, ctvrp, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmp, h2hwy, harborcraft, hdsoftware, inuseag, loco, maritime, moyer, newsrel, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pfc, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, recmarine, sbidling, schoolbus, shorepower, sip, swcv, thermal, transport, truck-idling, vapor, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:12:37 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- SJV clean air efforts paying off From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing new measures to address the air quality in the San Joaquin Valley. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr092407.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-38 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2007 Patricia Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov San Joaquin Valley's clean air efforts paying off ARB to propose comprehensive measures to deliver cleaner air sooner FRESNO - Leading up to this week's hearing on the State Implementation Plan, the Air Resources Board today announced an expedited strategy to reduce ozone in the Central Valley 90 percent by 2018. "Today's recommendations for an expedited process shows that we heard the Valley residents' call for cleaner air, faster," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "After four meetings with stakeholders from Arvin to Fresno since June, we feel we have an aggressive new approach to a longtime problem. We want communities in the San Joaquin Valley to know that we take their air quality seriously and have renewed our efforts to identifying as many new emission reductions as we can, as soon as we can." At the hearing this past June in Fresno, the Board thoroughly discussed the air quality challenges of meeting the federal 8-hour ozone standard in the San Joaquin Valley. Since then, ARB staff has held two community meetings and two San Joaquin Valley Task Force meetings to solicit new ideas on further emissions reductions. With the critical input from the stakeholder process, ARB staff is proposing several measures in the coming year, including regulations for diesel trucks and agricultural equipment, that will yield an additional reduction of 26 to 31 tons of oxides of nitrate (NOx), a major contributor to ozone. This ambitious goal will be accomplished by using a variety of state tools and relying on local and federal regulators to contribute as well. Specifically, ARB is proposing to: * Substantially strengthen an already existing proposal to clean up diesel trucks; * Work with the agricultural community to clean up emissions from farm equipment such as tractors; and * Partner with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to accelerate the timeline of the recently passed off-road construction rules by offering financial incentives to Valley businesses aimed at getting older, dirtier engines retrofitted or replaced. The ARB will also allocate $1 billion in the next few years in Proposition 1B bond funding for statewide projects which San Joaquin Valley agencies can apply for and use to fund local projects aimed at reducing harmful emissions coming from goods movement-related, i.e., trucks and railroads. This year, the budget fund $250 million of the $1 billion set aside for emission reduction projects. Additionally, ARB has recently instituted several regulations that will help clean Central Valley air, including the introduction of ultra low sulfur diesel and the passage of the country's first regulations addressing diesel emissions from off-road construction equipment such as tractors and backhoes. The new diesel blend is already reducing diesel pollution from cars, trucks and buses along Highways 5 and 99. The off-road rules will translate into cleaner air beginning in 2012. At today's San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Task Force meeting, stakeholders will review ARB staff proposals of augmentations of mobile source reductions, concepts introduced by the International Sustainable Systems Research Center and new ideas from the community. The ARB Chairman has directed staff to report back to the full Board on the public discussions and input generated by the task force meetings at the Nov. 15, 2007 hearing. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy cost, see our web site at http://www.arb.ca.gov ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:30:57 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- California cleans up indoor air cleaners From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the board's decision to regulate the emission of ozone from indoor air purifiers. You can review the release online at: Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-39 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2007 Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov California cleans up indoor air cleaners Devices emit ozone, a gas known to create and exacerbate respiratory problems SACRAMENTO: Today, the California Air Resources Board adopted the nation's first regulation to prohibit indoor air cleaners from emitting more than 0.050 parts per million of ozone. Some air cleaning devices, called ozone generators, have been shown to produce indoor ozone concentrations several times higher than the state's outdoor air quality standard. CARB's new regulation prohibits the sale of devices in California that produce enough ozone to harm human health. The standard of .050 parts per million will assure that concentrations remain below that level. Some devices exceeding these levels may be exempted but only for industrial use and where exposures are already regulated. There are many types of air cleaners using a variety of technologies to remove pollutants from the air in homes and offices. Some produce ozone intentionally and others as a by product of the electronics. The law mandating CARB act, Assembly Bill 2276 signed into law in the autumn of 2006 targeted those consumer devices that produce large amounts of ozone. "People with respiratory problems need to be protected from ozone," said Mary Nichols, Chairman of the Air Resources Board. "Consumers bought these devices hoping to reduce suffering for themselves or a loved one, only to make the situation worse." An ARB-funded survey by the University of California at Berkeley, found that in the last five years 50 percent of California households that purchased air cleaners did so to address asthma and allergy problems. Forty five percent of those homes included children. Ozone is the main ingredient of smog and is the primary target of numerous local, state, and federal health-protective measures. Very low exposure is tolerable to humans but at higher levels adverse and even dangerous health effects can result. Much research and analysis has led California to establish an outdoor ozone standard of 0.070 parts per million over an 8-hour period, and 0.090 parts per million over a one-hour period. Exposure beyond this level can lead to lung inflammation and impaired functioning, coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, worsening asthma symptoms, hospitalization due to respiratory issues, and potentially death. The new regulation will prevent this type of dangerous exposures to an estimated 500,000 Californians. Some manufacturers of ozone generators have argued that ozone has the ability to reduce levels of indoor air pollutants. Research has shown that the opposite is true. Ozone reacts with certain indoor chemicals to form ultra fine particles, which are respiratory irritants, and formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen. Manufacturers also alleged that ozone reduces odors and kills mold and bacteria in the air. However, while ozone can react with some odorous chemicals, it also irritates nasal passages and degrades one's sense of smell, thereby masking the smell rather than eliminating it. Ozone can kill microbes in the air but only at concentrations roughly 100 times greater than the amount allowable by this regulation. Michael T. Kleinman, a professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of California at Irvine, supports the board's actions, "Ozone is associated with human deaths. It can cause irreversible changes such as fibrosis-like stiffening of the lung." Kleinman added, "In my opinion, the use of an ozone-generating device as an indoor air cleaner is dangerous, especially if occupants already have lung or heart diseases, or are elderly." The new CARB regulation also requires all air cleaners pass an electrical safety test to prevent fire hazards. They must also carry a specified label on packaging that helps consumers identify acceptable CARB-certified air cleaners. Any air cleaning device designed for use in a single room, a whole house, an entire floor in a multi-story commercial building, inside cars, as well as "personal air purifiers" worn around an individual's neck is subject to this regulation. For more information go to ARB's website: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/aircleaners/aircleaners.htm The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:37:23 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- ARB approves State strategy to improve air quality From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing new measures to address air pollution throughout California. You can as well review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr092707a.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-40 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2007 Leo Kay (916) 322-2990 Karen Caesar (626) 575-6728 www.arb.ca.gov Air Resources Board approves State strategy to improve air quality Drastic emissions cuts expected in next decade DIAMOND BAR - The Air Resources Board today approved an ambitious, multi-faceted plan to significantly improve air quality throughout the state, along with announcing new measures on two regional plans geared toward meeting federally mandated emissions standards and deadlines for the South Coast and San Joaquin Valley. "The 2007 State Implementation Plan shows how California expects to attain clean air through a combination of innovative and cost-effective measures," said Mary Nichols, ARB Chair. "With this vital document in place, we have a roadmap to the future that will keep us on track to meet our air quality goals." In addition to the State strategy, the ARB approved a plan submitted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District to hasten emissions reductions through cooperative measures to be implemented by both ARB and the SCAQMD. This plan, which will reduce emissions of the smog precursor oxides of nitrogen (NOx) by more than 500 tons per day by 2014, now becomes part of the State SIP, which will be forwarded to the U.S. EPA for final approval. NOx reacts with sunlight to form ozone, a key ingredient of smog. Also approved was an expedited strategy to improve ozone air quality in the San Joaquin Valley some 90 percent by 2018 in terms of the federal standard. For example, the strategy calls for ARB to clean up emissions from farm equipment, and to partner with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to accelerate the timeline of the recently passed off-road construction rules by offering financial incentives to Valley businesses aimed at getting older, dirtier engines retrofitted or replaced. Both the South Coast and San Joaquin plans focus on efforts to meet federal deadlines specifically for ground-level ozone and particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions. Target dates for compliance are 2014 for PM2.5, and 2023 for ozone in areas designated by the EPA as having "extreme" air pollution such as the San Joaquin Valley and South Coast Air Basin. While the federal ozone attainment date for the San Joaquin Valley remains 2023, ARB's new proposal this week will fast-track efforts to get 90 percent compliance by 2018. The last 10 percent will require new technologies that are not readily available now. Because ARB scientists determined that reducing emissions of one pollutant, oxides of nitrogen (NOx), is the most beneficial in reducing levels of both ozone and PM2.5, the state plan focuses on curbing pollution from the sources that produce nearly 90 percent of the state's NOx. These sources include cars, heavy duty trucks, large off-road equipment, ships and locomotives. The State's cleanup strategy includes the following measures: * Clean-up of In-Use Heavy Duty Trucks. This critical regulation, to be presented to the Board in mid- 2008, will modernize diesel trucks and reduce emissions by requiring replacement or cleanup of the dirtiest trucks on the road, and will also include a program for out-of-state trucks doing business in California. * Targeting Goods Movement Sources. A myriad of measures take aim at reducing emissions from ships, trucks, harbor craft and other sources. In October, ARB will consider requiring owners of commercial harbor craft to either replace old engines with newer, cleaner versions or add control technologies to clean up exhaust. In December, ARB will consider a regulation to provide alternative power supplies at ports so that ship auxiliary engines can avoid using diesel power while at dock. Also on the December agenda is a measure requiring retrofit or replacement of older heavy-duty diesel trucks that service ports. * Targeting Off-Road Sources. In July, the Board approved this measure which regulates construction and other industrial equipment, establishing fleet average emission limits and requiring older, dirtier engines to be replaced by current models or retrofitted with emission control devices. Agricultural equipment will also be modernized and cleaned up, with the Board expected to consider regulation in 2009. "California industry has already reduced NOx emissions at a faster pace than anywhere in the world over the last 40 years by introducing cleaner technologies," said ARB Chair Nichols. "Following this strategy will mean progress at an unprecedented rate. It's what we need to do to protect public health." The SIP approved today includes both rules that have been adopted already and rules that are proposed and scheduled for public input. Both ozone and fine PM can have significant health impacts. Ozone contributes to respiratory ailments and asthma, and can cause premature death in elderly patients with lung disease. It is a product of a photochemical process involving the sun's energy and ozone precursors, such as hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Exposure to fine PM exacerbates respiratory and cardiovascular ailments and is responsible for approximately 8,200 premature deaths per year in the state. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:09:06 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Joint ARB/ USEPA press release From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following joint ARB/USEPA/North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District press release regarding a recent settlement with Evergreen Pulp, Inc. Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO __________________________________________________________________ United States Regional Administrator Region 9 Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Marianas Islands Environmental Protection Agency 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105-3901 For Immediate Release: Oct. 2, 2007 Contact: Lisa Fasano 415-947-4307, fasano.lisa@epa.gov U.S. EPA announces $5 million Clean Air Act settlement with Northern California pulp mill $4.1 million toward emission control equipment, $900,000 in fines SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,and the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District today announced a $5 million settlement with Evergreen Pulp, Inc. that will protect air quality in the Eureka, Calif. area by reducing emissions of particulate matter and hazardous air pollutants from its wood pulp mill by approximately 340 tons annually. Evergreen Pulp allegedly violated the federal emission standard for hazardous air pollutants by approximately 230 percent, and violated monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements. The company also allegedly violated state air pollution control laws for nuisance, opacity, and air pollution control equipment maintenance requirements. “Emissions from pulp mills can have a significant impact on air quality in the immediate area around these facilities,” said Deborah Jordan, director of the EPA’s Air Division for the Pacific Southwest region. “Today’s settlement reduces harmful air emissions by nearly 340 tons each year, providing a clear environmental benefit for the surrounding community.” “The people of Eureka and surrounding communities along Humboldt Bay will breathe easier thanks to this team effort by local, state and federal regulators,” said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. Under the settlement, Evergreen will pay a combined penalty totaling $900,000 to be shared equally among the three regulatory agencies. The company also spent approximately $4 million to install a pollution control device on its lime kiln that uses electric charges to capture and collect tiny particles of air pollution. Recent source tests show that the device is reducing harmful particulate emissions. The company also spent about $100,000 in 2005 to install and operate an additional pollution control device on its smelt dissolver tank. The company also agreed to continue monitoring the performance of air pollution controls of the company’s smelt dissolver. “The hard work of all parties to reach a settlement in this case is significant to both air quality conditions and our economy. In particular, I am appreciative of Evergreen’s willingness to work toward much needed improvements and to our local Air District staff who have diligently pursued the necessary resolution to this matter.” said John Woolley, North Coast Air District Board member. Particulate matter adversely affects humans -- principally through inhalation and the deposit of particles in the nose, throat, and lungs. Health effects from chronic exposure to high levels of particulate matter range from nasal irritation to bronchitis to emphysema. Young children and the elderly are the most susceptible to the adverse effects of particulate matter exposure because of their relatively limited ability to eliminate particulate matter once it is deposited in the body. Pulp mills also emit toxic metals including, antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, lead, manganese, nickel, and selenium. Health effects associated with exposure to these toxics metals can include cancer, reproductive and developmental effects, gastrointestinal effects, damage to the nervous system, and irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. The Evergreen settlement was lodged today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and is subject to a 30-day public comment period. A copy of the consent decree will be available on the U.S. Department of Justice Web site at http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html. ### Lisa Fasano Acting Chief, Press and Congressional Affairs desk: 415-947-4307 cell: 415-760-5421 ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:50:55 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Brinks to pay $147,000 From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the recent settlement with Brinks. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr101007.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-42 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2007 Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Brinks to pay $147,000 to CARB for pollutions violations Armored Services Company failed to inspect vehicles for emissions SACRAMENTO - Last month Brinks, Inc., agreed to pay $147,000 in a settlement agreement with the California Air Resources Board for failure to self-inspect their diesel trucks for compliance with the state's smoke emissions standards. ARB documented violations between 2005 and 2006 at Brinks facilities around the state: Bakersfield, Eureka, Fresno, Lancaster, Los Angeles, Modesto, Oakland, Orange County, Petaluma, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, San Jose and San Luis Obispo. Brinks, known for armored vehicle services and security systems, violated California's Periodic Smoke Inspection Program, which requires annual smoke opacity tests of California-based fleets. The program, in conjunction with ARB's roadside smoke inspection program, is used to ensure that all of California's heavy-duty vehicles are properly maintained, tamper-free and free from excessive smoke emissions. "California is serious about controlling toxic diesel soot," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "Flouting California's clean-air laws is not good business. Choosing to foul the air and peoples' lungs has serious financial consequences for businesses that chose to circumvent public health laws." In addition to the settlement monies, Brinks has agreed to comply with the smoke inspection program and will require all fleet staff responsible for compliance with the ARB's regulations to attend classes conducted by the California Council on Diesel Education and Technology. In addition, Brinks must supply all smoke inspection records for 2007-2009 and have properly labeled engines to ensure compliance with the engine emissions certification program regulations. All monies are being paid to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, which was established to mitigate various sources of pollution through education and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. This fund, upon appropriation by the Legislature, uses compliance settlement fees to support various pollution-related research projects and related programs. Emissions of particulate matter from diesel engines are 70 percent of the air borne carcinogens that Californians are exposed to on a daily basis. ARB has committed to reducing these emissions by 85 percent by 2020. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:55:00 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- ARB Settles with A.L. Gilbert Co. and the City of Visalia From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the recent settlement with A.L. Gilbert Co. and the City of Visalia. You can as well read the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr101107.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-43 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2007 Gennet Paauwe Dimitri Stanich (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB Settles with San Joaquin Valley's A.L. Gilbert Co. and the City of Visalia Failure to test diesel truck fleets for excess emissions costs $30,000 in penalties SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board last month settled with A.L. Gilbert Co. and the City of Visalia for a total of more than $30,000 for failure to self-inspect their diesel trucks for compliance with the state's smoke emissions standards. Oakdale-based A.L. Gilbert Co. settled for $18,750 and the city of Visalia $12,000. Both are required to have all staff responsible for compliance with the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program and Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Inspection Program to attend courses at the California Council on Diesel Education and Technology, through selected California community colleges. Further, each must instruct vehicle operators to comply with the state's idling regulations, supply all smoke inspection records to ARB for the next several years, and have properly labeled engines to ensure compliance with the engine emissions certification program regulations. The Periodic Smoke Inspection Program and Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Inspection Program require annual smoke opacity tests of California-based fleets. The programs, in conjunction with ARB's roadside smoke inspection program, are used to ensure that all of California's heavy-duty vehicles are properly maintained, tamper-free and free from excessive smoke emissions. "This case, combined with all of our other enforcement actions and aggressive regulations, will help bring cleaner air to the San Joaquin Valley sooner," said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. "Our inspectors are keeping a vigilant eye out for those who foul California's air." The San Joaquin Valley faces serious particulate matter and ozone problems. Diesel particulate matter can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis and other lung diseases, and reduce the body's ability to fight infections. Ozone causes numerous adverse health effects that may range from relatively mild temporary conditions, such as eye or throat irritation, shortness of breath, or headaches to permanent and serious conditions, such as birth defects, cancer or damage to lungs, nerves, liver, heart, or other organs. The monies will be put into the California Air Pollution Control Fund, which was established to mitigate various sources of pollution through education and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. This fund uses compliance settlement fees to fund various pollution-related research projects and related programs. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:06:32 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Schwarzenegger signs SB 719 From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following press release celebrating the signing of SB 719. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr101507b.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-45 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2007 Patricia Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Governor Schwarzenegger signs legislation to add urban, rural perspective to San Joaquin Valley Air Board SB 719 (Machado) increases the size of the San Joaquin Valley Air Board to 15 members SACRAMENTO - During a ceremony in Fresno today, ARB Chairman Mary Nichols announced that Governor Schwarzenegger signed legislation over the weekend that will add public health and science expertise to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. SB 719, authored by Senator Mike Machado (D-Linden), calls for the governing board to increase its membership from 11 to 15 by adding two public members appointed by the Governor and two city representatives. "With the Governor's signature, the people of the San Joaquin Valley can breathe a little easier knowing that their health and the pace of cleanup will be the sole focus of four new expert board members," said Mary Nichols, ARB Chairman. "Added to the hardworking board of locally elected officials that is already at work, the new board members will help to meet the Governor's goal of bringing clean air to the Valley as soon as possible." "I want to thank the governor for signing SB 719 and for his commitment to cleaner air for the central valley. Cleaning the valley air is everyone's responsibility," said Senator Machado. "These additions to the San Joaquin Valley Air Board broaden its representation to include those that suffer most from bad air. Working together we can make the valley a healthier place. This would not of been possible without the persistence of all of the stakeholders. They are the ones who deserve the credit for this bill. I thank them for their hard work." The new legislation guarantees that both urban and rural perspectives have a voice in the Valley's policy decisions. SB 719 adds a total of four new members to the local air district governing board: two medical experts appointed by the governor and two representatives of large valley cities with more than 100,000 residents (Fresno, Modesto, Stockton, Visalia and Bakersfield). The greater impact comes from the added medical angle, specifically, one member will have to be a physician with expertise in the health impacts of air pollution; and the other will be required to have medical or scientific expertise in air pollution. Along with SB 719, the Governor signed a second legislation that will directly affect the San Joaquin Valley. SB 23 (Cogdill) provides an opportunity for the local air district to remove old, high-emitting cars from the road and offer an alternative to consumers who cannot afford to purchase a newer vehicle. The program will be an incentive-based pilot effort, where local residents can donate a low-emission vehicle to the air district and in turn, claim the fair market value of the vehicle donated as an incentive to choose this program instead of another donation venue where only a portion of the vehicle value would be recovered. Two more pieces of legislation affecting statewide air quality victoriously made it through the Governor's desk. AB 233 (Jones) will help reduce diesel particulate exposure by increasing fines and preventing registration of trucks with outstanding citations for pollution violations. Diesel particulate matter is responsible for 70 percent of the cancer risk associated with breathing toxic air pollutants in California. This bill also directs the ARB to develop a comprehensive plan for enforcing its diesel regulations for all vehicles and engines. The Smog Check Program will be augmented by the addition of all 1998 and newer vehicles weighing less than 8,500 pounds beginning January 1, 2010. AB 1488 (Mendoza) will reduce 0.7 tons per day of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions in 2014 by authorizing light and medium duty diesel vehicles to be tested with on-board diagnostics. Emission reductions from diesel-powered vehicles are necessary to protect the health of Californians and to further the state's progress towards meeting air quality goals. The ARB is also in the process of allocating the first $250 million out of the $1 billion from Proposition 1B bond funding for projects intended to improve air quality related to the movement of goods along four major transportation corridors: from the Los Angeles ports to the Inland Empire, State Route 99 in the Central Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the San Diego border region. The program is likely capable of reducing combined emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and diesel particulate matter by over 250,000 tons during the life of the bond-funded equipment. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:37:18 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Media Advisory: ARB Press Conference in Fresno From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following media advisory announcing a press conference held in Fresno this morning at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the signing of SB 719 which increases the San Joaquin Valley air board membership. You can as well read the advisory online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr101507.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ______________________________________________________________ Release 07-44 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2007 Patricia Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB announces new legislation increasing San Joaquin Valley air board membership SB 719 (Machado) was signed by the Governor Fresno: The new legislation guarantees that both urban and rural perspectives have a voice in the Valley's policy decisions. SB 719 adds a total of four new members to the local air district governing board: two medical experts appointed by the governor and two representatives of large valley cities with more than 100,000 residents (Fresno, Modesto, Stockton, Visalia and Bakersfield). What: A ceremony to announce that Governor Schwarzenegger signed legislation that will add public health and science expertise to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. SB 719, authored by Senator Mike Machado (D-Linden), calls for the governing board to increase its membership from 11 to 15 by adding two public members appointed by the Governor and two large valley city representatives. Who: Mary D. Nichols, Chairman of the California Air Resources Board, Public health practitioners, and members of the San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Task Force When: Monday, October 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Where: Elm Health Center 2790 Elm Avenue Fresno, California 93706 (559) 457-5200 The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:27:21 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- ARB approves early action measures From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the adoption of early action measures to combat climate change. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr102507.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _________________________________________________________________ Release 07-46 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2007 Leo Kay Stanley Young 916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB approves tripling of early action measures required under AB 32 Projects would net 3 million metric tons of additional greenhouse gas emissions SACRAMENTO - The Air Resources Board today approved staff's proposal to triple the set of early measures to help meet the state's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions roughly 25 percent by 2020 as required by the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32). Last month, ARB staff proposed an additional set of measures, including many that go above and beyond the narrow requirements of the law. New measures approved today are expected to reduce greenhouse gases from the trucking industry, greener ports, cement and semiconductor industries, and consumer products. "Today's Board approval marks another significant milestone in our goal to return the state's greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020," said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. "Today's measures include many common-sense, practical approaches that will continue our forward momentum on AB32. California is showing the country and the world that we can and will help reverse the ominous tide of global warming." The newly approved measures include: * Smartway Truck Efficiency: Requires existing trucks and trailers to be retrofitted with devices that reduce aerodynamic drag, thus reducing 1.3 million metric ton reductions in greenhouse gas equivalents as well as reducing fuel consumption. Firms such as UPS and Whole Foods have enjoyed great success with this program at the national level with the U.S. EPA. * Port electrification: This measure will require docked ships to shut off their auxiliary engines by plugging into shoreside electrical outlets. Already offered as a NOx and diesel PM reduction effort used at the ports of Long Beach/Los Angeles and Oakland, this project will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 500,000 metric tons every year. * Reduction of perfluorocarbons from the semiconductor industry: Extremely potent greenhouse gases, PFCs are used in the semiconductor industry to create intricate circuitry patterns on silicon wafers and to rapidly clean semiconductor chemical vapor chambers. Alternative chemistry development, emissions abatement and recovery and recycling will lessen greenhouse gas emissions by 500,000 metric tons annually. * Reduction of propellants in consumer products: Aerosols, tire inflators, electronics cleaning and dust removal products all contain propellants that contribute an estimated 300,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in California every year. Manufacturers can help by switching from HFC propellants to others with lower climate impact. * Tire inflation: ARB will craft regulations requiring tune-up, smog check and oil change mechanics to ensure proper tire inflation as part of overall service. By ensuring that tire pressure in cars throughout the state is maintained to manufacturer specifications, California will see a 200,000 metric tons reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. * Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) reductions from non-electricity sector: ARB proposes to ban the use of SF6 from non-essential uses if viable alternatives are available. SF6 is currently used in manufacturing processes with aluminum, magnesium and semiconductors, as well as a tracer for air quality and vehicle studies. The new measures are projected to reduce about 3 million metric tons of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Combined with the early action measures adopted by the Board in June - a low carbon fuel standard, restrictions in do-it-yourself air conditioner repairs and methane capture from landfills - ARB now has measures in the works to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 16 million metric tons. The proposed early actions combined with other measures proposed by the larger Climate Action Team could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 36 tons by 2020, roughly 21 percent of the total needed to meet AB 32's goal of rolling back emissions to 1990 levels. This lays a solid foundation for obtaining the necessary reductions needed to meet AB 32 requirements. ARB staff held a workshop on the new measures Sept. 17 in Sacramento to discuss specifics and solicit additional input from stakeholders. Governor Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act on Sept. 26, 2006, establishing the world's most comprehensive greenhouse gas reduction initiative. The law requires the ARB to implement a statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy. In addition, the Governor directed the members of the Climate Action Team to work alongside the ARB to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their respective jurisdictions. The ARB proposed early actions report can be found at www.arb.ca.gov . The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:25:33 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- AB 32 forestry protocols From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following ARB press release announcing the adoption of protocols to address greenhouse gas emissions as related to forests. You can as well read the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr102507b.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-47 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2007 Leo Kay Stanley Young (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Air Resources Board adopts forestry protocols Provides foundation for using forestlands to measure greenhouse gas reductions SACRAMENTO - The Air Resources Board today adopted a set of accepted methods of measuring the amount of carbon stored in a forest, making it possible to use forest projects in California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight global warming. "Today's action by the board recognizes the important role California's forestlands will play in storing carbon and achieving the greenhouse gas reductions required by AB32," said Mary Nichols, Chairman of the Air Resources Board. "Adopting these protocols also puts California's forests front and center within the growing global carbon market. Investment in this market will lead to forestry management projects that both store carbon and benefit California's wildlife and watersheds." The Board also called for ARB staff to work with stakeholders to fast-track the development of additional types of protocols for forest projects including industrial forestlands, projects on public lands (such as state parks) and for urban forestry programs. This will provide additional methods of measuring carbon storage that will be consistent with the protocol standards adopted by the Board. Adoption of the forestry protocols was one of a suite of 44 Early Actions the Board acted on. These Early Actions are a mix of regulatory and voluntary greenhouse gas strategies, to be implemented during the 2007 - 2012 timeframe under AB32, California's groundbreaking law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Under these protocols, California's forests could remove approximately 10 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents by 2020. California will have to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 174 million metric tons per year to reach the limits set by AB32. Forestry is the only sector of the economy that actively removes greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, a process known as "forest carbon sequestration." This occurs when trees absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, storing the carbon as wood. Forests also give off carbon dioxide, from decomposing leaf matter on the forest floor for example. The protocols adopted by the Board today set forth scientifically rigorous approaches to accurately measure the amount of net carbon captured in a forest. The protocols were developed by the California Climate Action Registry over the past four years through a public process and expert review and were approved by the Board of Forestry in 2004. Since the protocols set international criteria and can be verified by an accredited third-party, pilot projects developed in Humboldt and Mendocino counties are already being used by private individuals and companies to offset carbon emissions produced elsewhere. For more information, please visit ARB website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/gmbond The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:09:26 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- Valley's air quality attains standard for PM 10 ahead of deadline From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following ARB press release announcing ARB's request to redesignate the San Joaquin Valley as "in attainment" for particulate matter 10. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr102507c.htm . Than You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _____________________________________________________________ Release 07-48 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2007 Leo Kay Patricia Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB adopts San Joaquin Valley's PM10 Maintenance Plan Improved Valley's air quality attains standards ahead of 2010 deadline SACRAMENTO - In adopting the San Joaquin Valley's maintenance plan for addressing coarse particulate matter (PM 10) for 2007 today, ARB is now requesting the U.S.EPA to redesignate the area to attainment under the national ambient air quality standards. "Meeting the PM10 standard is an important milestone. Maintaining the standard will require continued vigilance, but the combined efforts of local and state regulators with the cooperation and support of businesses and residents have demonstrated that the people of the Valley place a high priority on clean air," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. Particulate matter is comprised of tiny particles made up of many different materials such as metals, soot, soil and dust, and can be formed in the atmosphere. PM may be divided into many size fractions, measured in microns (a micron is one-millionth of a meter). PM10 (up to 10 microns in size) includes smaller PM2.5 particles, both of which are linked to adverse health effects. Ambient air quality standards define the maximum amount of particles that can be present in outdoor air without threatening the public's health. Due to the adoption of ARB and local air district rules, the Valley's air quality has improved to the point of attainment of the PM10 standards before the 2010 deadline. This important milestone also reflects the Valley's progress toward meeting the more stringent particulate matter standards for PM2.5. Some of the local and state measures adopted in the past to reduce PM10 include among others, the curtailment of use of wood-burning fireplaces during periods with predicted high PM levels, dust controls for construction and agricultural operations, controls on local industries, emission standards for cars and trucks, California fuel regulations, and many more. The San Joaquin Valley air board adopted the 2007 PM10 maintenance plan to address the Clean Air Act requirements and request official redesignation to attainment. ARB will now submit the plan to U.S. EPA as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. The federal agency has 18 months to act on the maintenance plan and request for redesignation. Since the maintenance plan must provide for continued attainment 10 years after designation, the local air district selected 2020 as the target maintenance year. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:50:44 -0700 Subject: newsrel -- ARB appoints new Executive Officer From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the appointment of James Goldstene to the position of Executive Officer. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr102607.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-49 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2007 Gennet Paauwe (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB appoints new Executive Officer SACRAMENTO -- The California Air Resources Board today appointed an internal manager with decades of state experience at numerous agencies as its new executive officer. "James Goldstene has the right blend of experience and diplomacy to help lead the ARB. Over his many years of state service, he has been fair, thoughtful and progressive - all qualities that will allow him to make tough decisions in helping guide ARB through this crucial period of its history," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "I look forward to working with him closely, particularly as we move ahead on tackling climate change. I also want to acknowledge the terrific job that Tom Cackette did as acting executive officer during my first few months on the job." As Executive Officer, Goldstene, will be responsible for the agency's day-to-day operation, including directing the staff to carry out Board policy, assisting its members and overseeing preparation of technical material for Board consideration. The Executive Officer also reviews legislative proposals and represents the ARB before other governmental agencies, public and private organizations and the Legislature. Goldstene, 44, holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Government from California State University, Sacramento, where he currently serves as part-time faculty in the Government Department. He has served a dual role during his tenure with the Board. In 2006 he was brought on as a specialist to coordinate the Board's involvement in California's Smog Check program. Later, he also began serving as Senior Advisor to the Board's Office of Climate Change, responsible for providing policy guidance and direction for the implementation of AB 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. Prior to his appointment to the ARB, Goldstene served as Deputy Chief at the California Department of Consumer Affairs' Bureau of Automotive Repair where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Bureau, which regulates automotive repair dealers and administers the state's Smog Check program. His career history also includes key management positions with the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology, State Contractors License Board, the California Pollution Control Financing Authority and other financing authorities in the Office of the State Treasurer. Goldstene also served as Lt. General Leo McCarthy's environmental advisor in the early 90s. The Air Resources Board is widely recognized as the nation's leading state air pollution control agency, with an annual budget of over $750 million and more than 1,200 employees. The Board has set some of the nation's most advanced air quality standards and developed some of the most innovative emission reduction strategies for cars, trucks and buses. Most recently, the Board has been tasked with reducing climate change emissions. Goldstene replaces Catherine Witherspoon, who resigned from the position last summer. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 14:50:11 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- SJV air quality community meetings From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following media advisory announcing community meetings in Merced to discuss air quality concerns. You can review the advisory online here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr110507.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-50 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2007 Patricia Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov MEDIA ADVISORY San Joaquin Valley air quality task force and community meetings November 7 in Merced MERCED - The ARB will host a task force and a community meeting this Wednesday in Merced to hear from task force members and residents about local air quality concerns in the San Joaquin Valley. Based on input received from prior meetings, ARB will introduce to the attendees a report containing an evaluation of additional local control measures for accelerating 8-hour ozone attainment in the San Joaquin Valley. The task force will continue to explore ideas to accelerate air quality progress for the region through additional programs and specific strategies. The group is comprised of members of environmental/community groups, local businesses/industries and government. General public is welcome. Details on the task force meeting are as follows: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 1-4 pm Merced County Administration Building, Room 310 222 M Street Merced, CA At the community meeting, residents will have the opportunity to ask questions about current ARB efforts and share ideas on additional measures to be considered to accomplish cleaner air. To serve the San Joaquin Valley population, ARB held two previous meetings to cover the southern (in Arvin) and central (in Parlier) portions of the Valley. This upcoming gathering in Merced will serve the northern part of the air district. The community meeting is scheduled as follows: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 6-8 pm Tenaya Middle School 760 West 8th Street (corner of 8th and N Streets) Merced, CA This is the final gathering of a series of task force and community meetings in the San Joaquin Valley. The report introduced at these two meetings will then be presented to the ARB in Sacramento during the November 15, 2007 hearing. Spanish language translation will be available at the community meeting. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:27:20 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- ARB credits SJV air district From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the recent report on the progress of the San Joaquin Valley's efforts to control air pollution. You can review the press release here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr110807.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-51 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2007 Patricia Rey 916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB credits local air district for stationary source program improvements Regulators now must tackle land use, trucks, agricultural equipment and promote new technologies SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board issued a report today that concluded the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has improved significantly over the past several years and now regulates all stationary sources of pollution that fall under its purview. ARB staff conducted the analysis after being directed by the Board in June to work with stakeholders via the San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Task Force to identify new measures that could be undertaken to clean up Valley smog sooner. ARB staff has since met with the task force five times throughout the Valley and held three community meetings to solicit additional input from residents. “We have a typical good news/bad news story here: the good news is that the local air district is doing its part to regulate local pollution sources. The bad news is that the remaining areas still needing some work – trucks, agricultural equipment and suburban sprawl – will be thorny issues with no real easy answers,” said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. “ARB can commit to reducing emissions from agricultural equipment and trucks but local officials need to take charge of their growth. We owe it to Central Valley residents to continue to search for solutions to clean up their air.” Last month, ARB committed to actions that would take the Valley 90 percent of the way to attainment with federal ozone standards by 2018. The state improved earlier attainment plans by adopting a new regulation for off-road construction equipment that the local air district can tailor for its needs, as well as proposing other new measures for trucks and agricultural equipment that will help clean the Valley’s air. To close the final 10 percent gap, regulators will need to look into ways to reduce pollution from agricultural operations and via local land use planning efforts. The Air Resources Board will consider a proposal to regulate farm equipment such as tractors and combines in 2009. In the meantime, the Board is requesting the local air district to work with the Valley’s Councils of Governments to devise a strategy that addresses pollution from sprawl that leads to increased miles travelled and overall sustainability. Finally, ARB staff outlined recommendations for the San Joaquin Valley Air District, which included among others, to raise its cost-effectiveness thresholds for Best Available Control Technology for new sources to be in line with other air districts, to widen its search for cutting-edge technologies by looking beyond the Valley for innovative technology applications, and to continue its local task force with expanded purview to add industrial as well as mobile sources. ARB and local air district staff are working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to hold a technology forum at UC Merced next spring since emerging environmental innovations will also play a key role in reducing local pollution in the coming years. The Air Resources Board will hear today’s staff report and recommendations at next week’s hearing in Sacramento. To see the ARB’s staff report: “Accelerating San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Progress,” please go here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/sjv_report/accelerating_sjv_aq_progress.pdf . The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:50:31 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- ARB Staff available at LA Auto Show From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov For those attending the attending the LA Auto Show please consider the following ARB media advisory. Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-52 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2007 Leo Kay (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB Staff available for interviews at LA Auto Show SACRAMENTO: Low emission vehicle experts from the California Air Resources will be available for news media interviews at the Los Angeles Auto Show Nov. 14 and 15. ARB policy and technical staff can provide information on the difference between the various clean engine technologies -- including fuel cells, hydrogen engines, hybrids and new diesel advancements -- and also analyze how these new vehicles will help California meet clean air goals for ozone, particulate matter and greenhouse gas emissions. To contact ARB, call Leo Kay at 916/849-9843 or call the main line at 916/322-2990. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:06:06 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- ARB measure will reduce pollution from commercial harbor craft From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing today's board action that will reduce diesel emissions from commercial harbor craft. You can review the release online here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr111507.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _________________________________________________________________ Release 07-53 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2007 Karen Caesar 626)818-0145 www.arb.ca.gov ARB approves measures to reduce pollution from commercial harbor craft New regulation expected to cut emissions by 50 percent by 2015 SACRAMENTO - The Air Resources Board today approved a measure designed to reduce harmful emissions from commercial ferries, excursion vessels such as dinner cruises and tour boats, tugs and towboats in California waters as much as 50 percent by 2015. With this rule in place, ARB expects emissions of diesel soot and oxides of nitrogen, and their negative health impacts, to be reduced by 40-50 percent by 2015, and 60-70 percent by 2025, compared to 2004 levels. The new measure for commercial harbor craft does not include recreational or ocean-going vessels. "Today's Board action brings new protection to the thousands of Californians who live and work in port communities," said ARB Chair Mary Nichols. "While harbor craft play a vital role at our ports and along our coast, they also contribute significantly to air emissions most responsible for premature death, respiratory illnesses, and increased risk of heart disease. With today's vote, ARB is now regulating yet another diesel source that has fouled California's air for years." Roughly 3 tons of diesel soot and 73 tons of NOx are emitted from commercial harbor craft engines daily. A recent ARB study revealed that, for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, commercial harbor craft is the third highest source of diesel soot emissions contributing to cancer risk at the ports. Statewide, approximately 90 premature deaths per year are associated with emissions from commercial harbor craft. Currently, about 80 percent of all harbor craft engines in California are unregulated. The new regulation requires these dirty, older engines currently in use on ferries, excursion vessels, tugboats, and towboats to be replaced with newer, cleaner engines meeting more stringent U.S. EPA marine engine standards. Replacements are to be phased in starting in 2009, with the oldest, highest-use engines to be replaced first. In addition, commercial harbor craft operating in the South Coast area are required to replace their engines on an accelerated schedule, in order to help meet federally mandated air quality deadlines. The regulation exempts certain existing harbor craft from the engine replacement requirements of the regulation such as fishing boats, crew and supply boats, pilot boats, and work boats, such as those operated by police and fire departments and other government entities. However, all new harbor craft, including these vessels, are regulated under this measure and must use the cleanest available marine engines. Similarly, replacement engines on all existing harbor craft will need to be the cleanest available. The ARB estimates that there are about 4,200 harbor craft vessels and 8,300 harbor craft engines currently in use in California, with each vessel typically having more than one engine. Of these, there are nearly 600 ferries, excursion vessels, tugboats, and towboats equipped with about 1,900 propulsion and auxiliary engines that will be subject to this regulation. While these represent only 15 percent of the vessels (25 percent of the engines), they generate about 50 percent of the emissions. Additionally, most of their emissions are generated within the harbor or close to shore and thus have the greatest impact on adjacent communities. About 40 percent of these vessels are in the Bay Area, while 30 percent service the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The remainder are scattered throughout the State. Over the past two years, ARB has addressed the problem of poor air quality at the ports from several different angles, adopting measures that reduce emissions from cargo handling equipment, require use of cleaner fuel in auxiliary ship engines, and limit onboard ship incineration. In December, ARB will consider two more regulations, including a measure to provide alternative power supplies at ports so that ships can avoid using diesel power while at dock, and a rule requiring retrofit or replacement of older heavy-duty diesel trucks that service ports. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:04:52 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- More measures for Valley to meet ozone standard From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the board's action to address ozone in the San Joaquin Valley. You can read the release online here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr1115b07.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _________________________________________________________________ Release 07-54 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2007 Patricia Rey (916)322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB calls for more measures to meet Valley ozone standard sooner SACRAMENTO: The Air Resources Board today approved a staff report endorsing the effectiveness of the San Joaquin Air District's regulatory programs while at the same time making a number of recommendations aimed at reaching the federal ozone deadline by 2017. Specifically, the Board recommended the following measures: * Continue to pursue the goal of attaining the federal eight hour ozone standard by 2017. * Request the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to revisit cost effectiveness thresholds for technologies being considered for reducing ozone levels for new sources. * Urge Valley cities and counties to incorporate air quality considerations into their development projects. * Work with other state agencies to help ensure that environmentally sustainable projects receive prioritization for state funds such as Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) dollars. * Provide staff members to serve on the local air district task force that has been created to accelerate up air quality improvements in the Valley. * Work with staff to report back to the Board in six months on progress made to reach the 2017 deadline. The Board will hold that hearing somewhere in the Valley. ARB will now submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the State Implementation Plan that designates the Valley in "extreme non-attainment" of the eight hour ozone standard, setting a legally enforceable attainment deadline of 2024. The Air Resources Board recently pledged to achieve a 90 percent compliance with the federal ozone standard by 2018; today's recommendations revisit and strengthen that projection. "We should all praise the hard work and dedication shown by local activists, business members and the air district in trying to fill in this last piece of the puzzle toward cleaning the Valley's air," said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. "Our work will not be done until we attain 100 percent compliance with the federal ozone standard. We'll do our part at the state on trucks and agricultural equipment, and we'll work closely with the district to fast track industrial innovations at the local level." Today's announcement comes on the heels of the efforts of a San Joaquin Valley Task Force comprised of ARB staff, Board members, community activists, business leaders and air district staff. Through a series of meetings throughout the Valley, the task force was able to identify an additional 78 tons of emissions reductions. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:44:13 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- Waste Management settles with ARB From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the board's recent enforcement settlement with Waste Management. You can review the release online here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr112007.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-55 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2007 Gennet Paauwe 916-322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB Settles with Waste Management for over $1 million Trash hauler failed to inspect diesel trucks for excess smoke SACRAMENTO - Waste Management recently settled with the California Air Resources Board for more than $1 million for failing to properly inspect its diesel truck fleet to assure state emission standards were met. Waste Management, the nation's largest trash hauler, settled for air quality violations that occurred in 2004 and 2005 throughout the state. "Trash pick-up is a critical service, but emissions spewed from uninspected trucks are not something Californians should pay for with their health," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "Our enforcement teams will continue to ensure clean air laws are taken seriously." California's Periodic Smoke Inspection Program, which requires annual smoke opacity tests of California-based fleets, in conjunction with a roadside smoke inspection program, is used to ensure that all of California's heavy-duty vehicles are properly maintained, tamper-free and free from excessive smoke emissions. In addition to the settlement monies, Waste Management has agreed to comply with the smoke inspection program and will require all fleet staff responsible for compliance with the ARB's regulations to attend classes conducted by the California Council on Diesel Education and Technology. Waste Management must also supply to ARB all smoke inspection records for the 2007 and subsequent four years. All monies are being paid to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, which was established to mitigate various sources of pollution through education and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. This fund, upon appropriation by the Legislature, uses compliance settlement fees to support various pollution-related research projects and related programs. The state has more than 12,000 diesel-fueled commercial and residential solid waste and recycling collection vehicles. Waste collection is a weekly event in most areas, and in some cases, neighborhoods are served by three collection vehicles each week. Unchecked, emissions from these trucks contribute to toxic diesel particulate matter levels that are a danger to public health. Diesel emissions contribute to poor air quality throughout the state. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:25:47 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- ARB Chair addresses World Bank From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing today's presentation to the World Bank by ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. You can review the release online at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr112907.htm . thank you Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _________________________________________________________________ Release 07-56 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2007 Leo Kay Stanley Young 916-322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Head of California agency fighting global warming addresses World Bank Chairman Mary Nichols shares California's plans, successes to support World Bank efforts to address climate change in developing world WASHINGTON - Mary Nichols, Chairman of the California Air Resources Board, today addressed staff of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation about the state's efforts to address the issue of climate change, highlighting California's proven ability to spur technological innovation to meet environmental challenges. "California is a world leader in the fight against global warming, and I am honored to share our state's efforts and approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions with staff at the World Bank," Nichols said. "I welcome efforts by the World Bank to tackle climate change in the developing world, and look forward to working with, and learning from, developing nations that share California and the World Bank's commitment to address this global challenge. Establishing close relationships with the World Bank will pave the way for California's growing clean technology industry to play a significant role in providing cost-effective solutions to support climate change programs in the developing world." Nichols spoke to officials about California's 40-year experience in clean energy and its proven ability to spur technological innovation to meet global environmental challenges. In particular she pointed out how California's actions, such as decoupling profits from sales for electric utilities and stringent building and appliance efficiency standards helped encourage investment in energy efficiency. As a result per capita electricity use in California has remained nearly flat since 1975. According to a recent study from E2 (a national consortium of businesses devoted to environmental issues), California led the nation in clean technology venture investments in 2006, bringing in a total of $1.13 billion, a 127 percent increase from its 2005 total. In addition, California's share of North American clean technology investment increased from 31 percent to 39 percent between 2005 and 2006. The growth in clean technology investment was primarily driven by the energy technology sector (comprising of biofuels, wind power, photovoltaics, fuel cells, and hydrogen). Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the landmark Global Warming Solutions Act in September 2006, requiring California to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Since then the California Air Resources Board, the agency charged with implementing the law, has developed a range of key early actions, adopted regulations to limit tailpipe emissions of greenhouse gases from vehicles, and is about to begin a year-long scoping plan process to develop programs and measures to reduce emissions from all sectors of the California economy. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will continue to keep California among the world's leaders in climate change-related technological innovation. Over the next ten years, revenue in clean technology sectors nationwide is expected to reach $226 billion, a fourfold increase over the $55 Billion revenue from these sectors in 2006. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:13:11 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- New Regulations to Reduce Diesel pollution From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the board's consideration of regulations to curb diesel emissions from California ports. You can also review the release online here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr120507.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _________________________________________________________________ Release 07-58 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2007 Leo Kay 916-322-2990 Karen Caesar (626) 575-6728 www.arb.ca.gov ARB proposes new regulations to reduce diesel pollution at state's ports Port electrification, cleaner trucks also have greenhouse gas benefits LONG BEACH, Calif. -- ARB Chairman Mary Nichols highlighted two port-related emissions reductions programs today that, if passed by the full Board later this week, will dramatically reduce diesel particulate matter pollution from ships and trucks throughout the state by 2014. The first regulation requires operators of certain types of ocean-going vessels to shut down their diesel auxiliary engines while docked at the state's busiest ports in favor of using shore-based electrical power. The second regulation is aimed at cleaning up emissions from the aging fleet of dirty diesel trucks that hauls goods around the clock to and from ports and rail yards throughout the state. "These first-of-their-kind measures will continue our work to slash port-related emissions," Nichols said. "Residents from San Pedro to Oakland will breathe easier as a result of our aggressive actions to clean up diesel emissions from ports throughout the state. We owe it to the long-suffering ports communities to continue our quest of reducing all the emissions we can from ships, trucks and trains." ARB adopted strategies in December 2005 that require cleaner engines in cargo handling equipment and clean fuel on ships. Combined with the measures before the Board this week, ARB regulations will reduce diesel particulate matter emissions from container and cruise ship terminals by almost two-thirds by 2010, and by an estimated 75 percent by 2014. Overall diesel soot emissions will decline by 1,800 tons per year in 2014. Shore Power The new regulation will require certain fleet operators of container, passenger and refrigerated cargo ships ("reefers") to turn off their auxiliary engines -- which power lighting, ventilation, pumps and other onboard equipment -- while a ship is docked for most of its stay in port. The rule will affect almost 95 percent of the ship visits in these three categories. Once docked, operators would then be expected to receive their electricity from shore-based sources or meet percentage reductions through other means. Ports affected by the regulation are those most visited: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco and Hueneme in Ventura County. A 2005 ARB exposure study at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach shows that more than two million people live in areas around the ports with predicted cancer risks of greater than 10 in a million due emissions from docked ocean-going vessels. From that study and other data, ARB estimates that about 61 premature deaths per year can be attributed to exposure to diesel exhaust generated from ships in port. Container, passenger and reefer vessels call at California ports almost 6,000 times each year, accounting for nearly 85 percent of the emissions from all docked ships. In 2006, approximately 1.8 tons per day of diesel particulate matter and 21 tons per day of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), a key ingredient of smog, were emitted from the diesel-fueled auxiliary engines of docked ships. The regulation is expected to reduce diesel and smog-forming emissions from docked container, passenger and reefer ships by nearly 50 percent relative to levels otherwise expected to be emitted in 2014, and 80 percent by 2020. Next year, ARB expects to introduce a similar rule that will reduce emissions from bulk ships, tankers and vehicle carriers. Port Trucks ARB staff estimates that California has about 20,000 port or "drayage" trucks that frequently visit the ports and rail yards and have the greatest impact on local air quality. Drayage trucks are a significant source of diesel particulate matter, contributing three tons per day statewide. With regards to the smog precursor NOx, port trucks emit 61 tons per day. The regulation is expected to reduce diesel particulate matter emissions from drayage trucks from baseline 2007 levels some 86 percent (2.6 tons per day) by 2010. Emissions of NOx are expected to be reduced from 2007 baseline levels by 62 percent (42 tons per day) by 2014. ARB estimates that the proposed regulation will prevent 1,200 premature deaths from 2009 through 2020, with benefits being the most dramatic in the communities where port trucks are heavily concentrated. Phase one of the new regulation requires all pre-1994 drayage truck engines be retired or replaced with 1994 and newer engines by the end of 2009. In addition, trucks with 1994-2003 engines will need to be either replaced or retrofitted to achieve an 85 percent reduction in diesel particulate matter by the same deadline. The second phase of the regulation requires all drayage trucks to meet 2007 emissions standards by the end of 2013. The rule also requires compliant trucks working at the 14 ports and 11 rail yards affected by this regulation to be entered into a special registry by late 2009. (Affected ports are Benicia, Crockett, Hueneme, Humboldt Bay (Eureka), Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Redwood City, Richmond, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and Stockton. Affected intermodal rail yards are: Oakland Union Pacific (UP) and Oakland Burlington (BNSF); Hobart BNSF; LATC UP; Commerce UP; Commerce Eastern BNSF; Richmond BNSF; ICTF UP; San Bernardino; Stockton Intermodal BNSF; and Lathrop Intermodal UP.) Next year, the Board will consider a similar measure which will focus on reducing emissions from in-use private heavy duty diesel truck fleets. Additional Benefits In addition to substantially helping local communities, the port truck regulation, if passed, will help the entire Los Angeles region meet federally mandated air quality standards by 2014. In terms of greenhouse gas, it will help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 55,000 - 89,000 tons per year (3 - 5 percent). The shore power regulation is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2020, equivalent to about 200,000 tons per year. Long-term exposure to diesel exhaust increases the risk of developing lung cancer and respiratory disease, and can cause premature death. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 13:01:11 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- ARB adopts measures to combat climate change From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing new measures that address global climate change. You can review the release here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr120607.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich __________________________________________________________________ Release 07-59 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2007 Stanley Young 916-956-9407 www.arb.ca.gov Air Board passes two major building blocks in state's effort to fight global warming Establishes greenhouse gas reduction goal, and adopts rules for large facilities to report their greenhouse gas emissions. EL MONTE, Calif -The Air Resources Board set in place today two important building blocks in California's fight to slow the impacts of global warming when it approved a greenhouse gas emissions limit for 2020 and adopted regulations requiring mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases for large facilities. Both items were required under AB32, California's landmark climate change legislation. AB32, also known as The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, was signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in September 2006 and requires that California reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. The 1990 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Level establishes the actual number of tons of emissions that California is required to reach. The Board also adopted the state's first-ever rules and requirements for the largest facilities in California to report their annual greenhouse gas emissions. "The items the Board adopted today are a clear demonstration that we continue to meet our statutory deadlines under AB32. Thanks to meticulous work by ARB staff, we now have a rock-solid calculation of the total number of tons of greenhouse gases emitted by California in 1990 - and a firm goal for us to reach by 2020," said Chairman Mary Nichols. "The mandatory reporting requirements are a crucial part of the state's efforts to reach that goal. We are now giving businesses and industry the clear guidance they need to calculate and report their greenhouse gas emissions for their largest facilities." 1990 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory-2020 Emissions Limit California's ARB staff has spent the past year assembling an inventory of the state's 1990 emissions using a variety of data sources, including inputs related to fuel combustion, industrial processes, and agricultural practices. That figure is 427 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Preliminary estimates indicate that 2020 emission projections could be 600 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent if no actions are taken to reduce greenhouse gases-the so-called 'business-as-usual' scenario. This means that California must prevent 173 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from being emitted by 2020 in order to meet the 1990 level as required by AB32. ARB staff used accepted international guidance to develop the inventory and calculated the total emissions of six greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide (by far the largest single gas with 89 percent of the total), methane, nitrous oxide, and three gases used mainly in industrial applications. Each greenhouse gas has a different global warming potential. A ton of methane, for example, has 21 times the global warming potential as a ton of carbon dioxide. The final figure of 427 million metric tons of carbon dioxide was arrived at by giving each gas its global warming potential weight., (By comparison, 200,000 passenger cars driven for a full year produce about one million tons of carbon dioxide.) ARB staff reviewed more than 10,000 separate calculations to arrive at the total, and efforts included an eight-month review of a previous inventory for 1990 levels developed by the California Energy Commission in 2006. Major sectors such as transportation, electrical power, industry, petroleum refining, agriculture and forestry included 270 sub-categories, each with its own data sources and subject-specific calculations. The inventory revealed that in 1990 transportation, with 35 percent of the state's total emissions, was the largest single sector, followed by industrial emissions, 24 percent; imported electricity, 14 percent; in-state electricity generation, 11 percent; residential use, 7 percent; agriculture, 5 percent; and commercial uses with 3 percent. A series of early actions, tailpipe regulations and the development of fuels with less carbon in them are estimated to provide reductions totaling 66 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. ARB staff are currently developing a Scoping Plan to develop programs and measures to address the remaining 107 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in order to reach the total of 173 million tons by 2020. That plan will be submitted to the Board in November, 2008. Mandatory Reporting Requirements The mandatory reporting regulations require annual reporting from the largest facilities in the state, accounting for 94 percent of greenhouse gas emissions from industrial and commercial stationary sources in California. (Transportation sources, which account for 38 percent of California's total greenhouse gas emissions are not covered by these regulations but will continue to be tracked through existing means.) The standards and approaches to reporting were developed in close consultation with the California Climate Action Registry, as required by the law. The stakeholder process included five public workshops and 15 technical workgroup meetings, as well as numerous other meetings and teleconferences and extensive coordination with other state agencies. There are about 800 separate sources that fall under the new reporting rules and include electricity generating facilities, electricity retail providers and power marketers, oil refineries, hydrogen plants, cement plants, cogeneration facilities, and industrial sources that emit over 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year from on-site stationary source combustions such as large furnaces. This last category includes a diverse range of facilities such as food processing, glass container manufacturers, oil and gas production and mineral processing. Backup generators, schools and hospitals are excluded from the requirements. Affected facilities will begin tracking their emissions in 2008, to be reported beginning in 2009 with a phase-in process to allow facilities to develop reporting systems and train personnel in data collection. Emissions for 2008 may be based on best available emission data. Beginning in 2010, however, emissions reports will be more rigorous and will be subject to third-party verification. Verification will take place annually or every three years, depending on the type of facility. ARB is also developing a training and accreditation plan for third-party verifiers. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. #### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:59:28 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- Correction to ARB Press Release From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Correction to Climate Change contact information Stanley Young 916-956-9409 Thanks Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:57:54 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- ARB Settles with Todd Plumbing From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Reseources Board press release announcing the recent settlement with Todd Plumbing of the San Joaquin Valley. You can review the release online here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr121107.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _________________________________________________________________ Release 07-60 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2007 Patricia Rey 916-322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov ARB Settles with San Joaquin Valley's Todd Plumbing, Inc. Failure to meet state smoke emission standards in diesel truck fleet costs $5,625 in penalties SACRAMENTO - Todd Plumbing, Inc. of Visalia recently settled with the California Air Resources Board for $5,625 for failing to properly inspect its heavy duty diesel trucks for compliance with the state's smoke emissions standards. "Violations such as these exacerbate already fouled air in a part of the state that needs all the help it can get," said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. "Our enforcement efforts are crucial to obtain those emission reductions so needed for Valley residents." As agreed in the settlement, Todd Plumbing's staff responsible for compliance with periodic smoke and heavy duty diesel vehicle inspection programs is required to attend courses at the California Council on Diesel Education and Technology. Further, all Todd's heavy duty commercial vehicle operators shall comply with the state's idling regulations, supply all smoke inspection records to ARB for the next several years, and have properly labeled engines to ensure compliance with the engine emission certification program regulations. The ARB's periodic smoke and heavy duty diesel vehicle inspection programs require annual smoke opacity tests of California-based fleets. In conjunction with the roadside smoke inspection program, ARB uses these programs to ensure that all of California's heavy duty vehicles are properly maintained, unaltered and free from excessive smoke emissions. An ARB investigation showed that Todd Plumbing, Inc. failed to comply with mandated smoke emission standards. Diesel particulate matter can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis and other lung diseases, and reduce the body's ability to fight infections. ARB will direct the penalty payment on behalf of Todd Plumbing, Inc. to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, which was established to mitigate various sources of pollution through education and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. This fund uses compliance settlement fees to fund various pollution-related research projects and related programs. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:44:13 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- Carbon Monoxide Health Advisory From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release cautioning people against a potential poisoning from indoor carbon monoxide sources. You can review the release here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr121307.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO _______________________________________________________________ Release 07-61 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2007 Dimitri Stanich 916-322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Wintertime carbon monoxide health advisory SACRAMENTO - As winter approaches, the California Air Resources board is urging residents to take steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning at home and at work. "Carbon monoxide can be a deadly poison," said Chairman Mary Nichols. "It is critical that Californians have indoor combustion appliances, such as heaters, stoves, fireplaces and wood stoves, checked annually to prevent illness or death. Installing and maintaining a carbon monoxide monitor can also save lives." Each year, 30-40 Californians die from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Even below lethal levels, exposure to carbon monoxide may cause flu-like symptoms. These tragedies are easily preventable. Nearly half of carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in California are from malfunctioning or improperly vented combustion appliances. Proper use and maintenance of appliances that produce a flame such as gas furnaces, gas and propane space heaters, and barbecues, can prevent exposure to lethal levels of carbon monoxide. Here are some tips on how you can protect yourself, your family and loved ones: * Use an Underwriters Laboratory-approved carbon monoxide detector that sounds an alarm when dangerous levels are detected; * In homes with young children, elderly residents, or individuals with pre-existing heart or lung disease, consider a detector that also has a digital readout to indicate lower, but still dangerous, levels of carbon monoxide; * Get an annual check-up by a qualified professional for your gas appliances, fireplaces and woodstoves; * California law prohibits the use of kerosene or propane space heaters, charcoal grills and unvented gas logs indoors; * Gas stoves and ovens should not be used for heating the home; * Portable generators should not be used indoors, in enclosed garages, or near windows. * Refrain from warming up your vehicle in an enclosed space. By design, new vehicles do not need to be warmed up before being driven. If you are concerned about the safety of using your gas appliances, contact your local utility provider, state weatherization contractor, or utility-certified heating contractor immediately and request a "Combustion Appliance Safety Test." Carbon monoxide blocks the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen to the heart and brain. The lack of oxygen leaves a person feeling sleepy. If the person is not removed from the area and treated, unconsciousness and death may result. Those most susceptible include infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and patients with pre-existing heart or respiratory conditions. Free booklets, "Combustion Pollutants in Your Home" and "Wood burning Handbook," are available from ARB by calling (916) 322-8282 or by writing to: Air Resources Board, Indoor Air Quality Program, Research Division, P.O. Box 2815, Sacramento, CA 95812. They are also available on the web: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/combustion.htm and http://www.arb.ca.gov/cap/handbooks/wood_burning_handbook.pdf . The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:16:02 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- Avoid dangerous air cleaning machines From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following ARB warning to consumers to avoid air purifiers that produce dangerous levels of ozone. You can review the release online here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr121707.htm Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ______________________________________________________________ Release 07-62 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2007 Dimitri Stanich 916-322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Consumer product alert: Don't purchase high ozone air cleaners Using ozone to clean indoor air is worse than no cleaner at all SACRAMENTO: The California Air Resources Board is warning consumers this holiday season to not purchase air purifiers or air cleaning devices that intentionally generate ozone. Consumers may unknowingly purchase these "ozone generators" from advertisers touting the so-called benefits of "activated oxygen' that can make the air inside your home "as fresh as the air after a thunderstorm." Some ozone generators produce potentially harmful levels of ozone that can worsen asthma, cause serious lung inflammation, decrease lung function, and lead to hospitalization for respiratory conditions, emergency room visits for asthma, and increased school absences. Ozone, a well known component of outdoor smog, has been extensively studied and the harmful effects well documented. Ozone generators are capable of emitting enough ozone indoors to far exceed outdoor health standards, equivalent to intentionally creating a Stage 1 smog alert level inside your home. The sale of these devices will be regulated by the Air Resources Board beginning in early 2008 with devices being tested to assure they do not emit harmful levels of ozone. Testing of air cleaners by certified laboratories, however, is expected to take up to two years, during which time such device can continue to be sold. For that reason, the Air Resources Board recommends that consumers avoid purchasing any air cleaner for home or office that intentionally emits ozone. A list of air cleaners to avoid is available at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/o3g-list.htm . The best and most effective way to avoid indoor air pollution problems is to remove the sources of the pollution or prevent emissions to begin with. Improving fresh-air ventilation is also helpful. Information on these approaches is available here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/indoor.htm. Persons still wishing to use an air cleaner should look for models that use high efficiency pleated filters, known as HEPA filters, or electrostatic precipitators. Ratings for these are available in Consumer reports articles and at the Association of Home Appliances' Clean Air Delivery Rate directory, accessible here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/ozone.htm . ARB's fact sheet entitled " Air Cleaning devices for the Home: Frequently Asked Questions" is also available at the at site and can help you select the appropriate air cleaner for you needs. Again, these devices pump a known air pollutant into people's homes putting everyone at risk, especially the most vulnerable amongst us, the young, the elderly and infirm. Further information about ozone-emitting air cleaners and the Air Resources Board regulation visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/aircleaners/aircleaners.htm, or call the ARB indoor air hotline at 916-322-8282. The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:17:46 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- CARB Research Division Vacancies From: wfell@arb.ca.gov If you're looking for career fulfillment, excellent benefits and a supportive work environment, the Air Resources Board’s Research Division (RD) may be the place for you. The Board’s Research Division has several job openings for positions reflecting the growing importance of climate change and the need for the ARB to deploy highly focused and scientifically strong groups to identify, develop, and implement climate change emission reduction strategies that are consistent with the goals of the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). To see these and more ARB job openings visit our web page at http://www.arb.ca.gov/as/personnel/jobs/examvac.htm The Research Division has multiple vacancies for Air Pollution Specialists and Air Resources Engineers. The most competitive candidates will have a strong technical background and knowledge of climate change science. The most desirable qualifications are an advanced degree in science or engineering, coupled with specific knowledge and experience with the regulatory development process, developing effective communication and outreach materials, knowledge of the research process, and a clear understanding of clean air technologies, as well as experience with data analysis/database management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse stakeholder group including the public, other government agencies, and research organizations; and strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential. We are seeking candidates who are team players with a positive attitude and dedication to work on one of the most important subjects of our time for California and the world. The applications will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Only one application is necessary to apply for the openings. Please contact Teresa Lestingue at tlesting@arb.ca.gov or 916-324-6747 if you have any questions. The deadline for applications is 12/31/07 or until filled. These positions are subject to the enactment of the 2007/2008 State budget. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: aaqs, ab1173, ab2588, acsmogcheck, admpenal, ag, aircleaners, airlabel, air-quality-data, air-quality-modeling, almanac, altdiesel, altsup, amtac, arch-ctgs, autoref, avrp, bip, board, bplants, bus-tfv, bus-ub, calgrid, ccms, cc, certabr, cert, chrome, commerce-cherrp, commref, compwood, consprod, ctvrp, desig, dg, diesel-retrofit, dieselrrp, dms, driveclean, dryclean, ej, ej-prp, enf-advise, ets, forestry, gmbond, h2hwy, harborcraft, harp, hdsoftware, healthup, hfcdiy, hydprod, icat, icatpro, icp, indoor, inuseag, inuseidling, landfills, largecaf, lcfs, lclaction, loco, manuremgmt, maritime, miraloma-cherrp, misc, moyer, ms-mailings, mvac-dismant, mvac-gwp, newsrel, nla, nscpac_fees, obdprog, offroad, omt, onrdiesel, onroad, ordiesel, oreft, orrec, orspark, pcs, pfc, pm25ntwkrpt, pmmeasures, portable, porttruck, publicfleets, railyard, reactivity, recmarine, reftrack, reghaze, resburn, research, retro, rfp-ifb, ricefund, sbidling, scfleet, schoolbus, school, scm, semiconductors, seminars, sf6nonelec, shipincin, shorepower, showcase, sip, srp, swcv, tac-id, thermal, title-v, training, transport, truck-idling, tru, turbine, vapor, variance, vavrcars, vee, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp, workshops, zeb, zev-program. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:46:00 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- Wal-Mart pays $250,000 From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov Please consider the following Air Resources Board press release announcing the recent settlement with Wal-Mart. You can review the release here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr121907.htm . Thank You Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ________________________________________________________________ Release 07-63 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2007 Dimitri Stanich 916-322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Wal-Mart pays $250,000 to settle air quality violations Company sold portable fuel containers that create air pollution SACRAMENTO: The California Air Resources Board has accepted a settlement of $250,000 from Wal-Mart Stores for selling portable gas cans throughout the state that do not comply with state clean air regulations. "Enforcement will continue to be an important aspect of cleaning our air," said Mary Nichols, Air Resources Board Chairman. "The fumes from these cans should have been prevented." Investigations by the ARB found that between 2003 and 2007, Wal-Mart allowed more than 3000 illegal gas cans, to enter their California distribution system and subsequently be sold. Historically, because of their large numbers and lack of emission controls, gas cans contribute substantial amounts of hydrocarbon emissions, ozone-forming smog and related health problems. ARB's gas can regulations are intended to ensure that spillage and evaporative emissions are minimized or eliminated. This was the fourth time in recent years that Wal-Mart was found to be distributing illegal gas cans. Recognizing this, ARB initially sought the maximum fine of $500 for each violation, but Wal-Mart's own investigations and extensive cooperation led to leniency. The repeated violations were due to systematic computer errors that allowed the products into California. These have since been rectified. Ultimately, rather than the maximum fine it was determined that Wal-Mart pay $83 for each gas can violation. This range is four to five times the amount the individual products cost consumers. ARB data shows that the more than 11 million gas cans statewide contribute about 100 tons-per-day of smog-forming hydrocarbons, roughly equal to the emissions from all lawn and garden equipment in the state. Of the 100 tons-per-day about three-quarters are associated with fuel evaporation from vents and other types of openings. Permeation - fumes that leak through the container walls - and spillage contribute about 16 tons per day. Hydrocarbons from these cans can lead to the creation of ground level ozone. Ozone irritates and inflames the lining of the respiratory system and causes coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It can worsen asthma symptoms, contribute to the development of asthma, and cause permanent lung damage. Among persons already in poor health, repeated exposure can increase the risk of death. Due to the health hazards of ozone, California has worked aggressively for decades to reduce outdoor ozone levels, with considerable success. For more information on the health effects of ozone, visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/aaqs/caaqs/ozone/ozone.htm . The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:30:44 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- California Responds to U.S. EPA' Waiver Denial From: dstanich@ARB.ca.gov SACRAMENTO: Mary Nichols, Chairman of the California Air Resources Board, will comment and answer questions on the U.S. EPA's decision to deny California's its fuel waiver. The call will begin at 4:45 today, Dec. 19 and the call-in number is Call in: 210-839-8507, Passcode: Waiver Or Call ARB PIO at 916-322-2990 Thanks Dimitri Stanich ARB/PIO ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:55:20 -0800 Subject: newsrel -- Pep Boys pays $154,000 for air violations From: gpaauwe@ARB.ca.gov Please find the following California Air Resources Board news release regarding a settlment with Pep Boys for $154,000. You may view the news release at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr122707.htm Thank you, Gennet Paauwe ARB Office of Communications +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ California Air Resources Board Release 07-64 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2007 Contact: Patrica Rey (916) 322-2990 www.arb.ca.gov Pep Boys pays $154,000 for air violations ARB imposes penalties for the sale of non-certified all-terrain vehicles SACRAMENTO -Pep Boys Company has agreed to pay $154,000 in penalties to the Air Resources Board for selling all-terrain vehicles in California in violation of state air quality standards. "Retailers who sell engines not certified to meet California standards will be held fully accountable for their actions," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "Compliance with our regulations is a crucial step toward improving air quality and protecting public health." In December 2006, Pep Boys sold and offered for sale Baja Motorsports' Storm 125cc ATVs to California customers. After becoming aware that the ATVs failed to meet California emissions requirements, the company reported its violations and settled the case. Evaporative emissions from off-road recreational vehicles are a major source of hydrocarbon emissions in the state especially during the summer ozone season. California has dramatically tightened emission standards for off-road mobile sources and the fuels that power them because they contribute to both ozone- forming pollutants and carbon monoxide. The $154,000 in penalties were paid to the Air Pollution Control Fund which is used to fund projects that mitigate pollution through education and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. This fund uses penalties paid in enforcement actions to support various pollution-related research projects and programs. The Legislature controls the use of the Air Pollution Control Fund through the annual Budget Act. ### The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. ##### ====================================================================== You are subscribed to the newsrel mailing list. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, see our website at www.arb.ca.gov. ======================================================================