Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2016 14:45:11 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB Board Meeting Public Agenda From: tjensen@arb.ca.gov The Public Agenda is now available for the January 21, 2016, Board Meeting. Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/board/ma/2016/ma012116.pdf California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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: ab32publichealth, board, cargo, cc, commerce-cherrp, ej, ej-prp, gmbond, harborcraft, hcm, hdghg, loco, maritime, onrdiesel, porttruck, railyard, rsc-ghg, sfti, shipincin, shorepower, sip, tru, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. 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For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:31:44 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- January/February 2016 California Sustainable Freight Action Plan Workshops and Webinar From: tclarksj@arb.ca.gov Staff from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the California Air Resources Board (ARB), the California Energy Commission (Energy Commission), and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invite you to participate in workshops on the development of the California Sustainable Freight Action Plan (Action Plan). The workshops will be held simultaneously in-person, at satellite locations, and as a separate stand-alone webinar. The agencies will follow the same format and show the same presentation at each location and in the webinar SACRAMENTO: January 26, 2016 (videocast to Redding and Oakland) FRESNO: January 28, 2016 (videocast to Modesto, Bakersfield, and Monterey) LOS ANGELES: February 1, 2016 (videocast to San Diego, San Bernardino, and Imperial) WEBINAR: February 5, 2016 For more information on these workshops and webinar, including registration details, visit the Sustainable Freight Transport website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/gmp/sfti/sfti.htm. Questions or comments may also be submitted to freight@arb.ca.gov or CSFAP@dot.ca.gov. If you would like to receive notices of future freight meetings and the availability of materials, please sign up for the California Sustainable Freight list serve at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv_ind.php?listname=sfti. Background In July 2015, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B-32-15, directing the Secretaries of Transportation, Environmental Protection, and Natural Resources to lead other relevant State departments in the development of an integrated action plan, the California Sustainable Freight Action Plan (Action Plan). The Action Plan will include specific recommendations, actions, investments, and milestones agencies can consider to develop and begin building a sustainable freight transportation system that will demonstrate California’s private and public leadership in advancing national freight priorities, objectives, and goals, and accomplishing statewide goals, such as the targets identified in the Executive Order. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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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, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 14:46:25 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- State issues draft plan for freight system of the future From: lquattro@arb.ca.gov New technologies to deliver cleaner air, increased efficiency, competitiveness . May 3, 2016 Contact: Karen Caesar (626) 575-6728 kcaesar@arb.ca.gov Stanley Young (916) 956-9409 syoung@arb.ca.gov SACRAMENTO – State agency leaders today released the Draft California Sustainable Freight Action Plan, an ambitious document that lays a foundation for modernizing California’s multi-billion dollar freight transportation system. Developed in response to Governor Brown’s Executive Order B-32-15, which calls for a single integrated action plan for California, the Draft Action Plan was drafted by the California State Transportation Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, Natural Resources Agency, California Air Resources Board, California Department of Transportation, California Energy Commission and Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development with broad stakeholder input. The Executive Order directs the state agencies to pursue a shared vision to “improve freight efficiency, transition to zero-emission technologies and increase the competitiveness of California’s freight system.” Benefits include meeting the state’s freight infrastructure, public health, air quality and climate goals. The Draft Action Plan responds to the Governor’s Executive Order by articulating one shared vision to improve the efficiency of California’s freight system while reducing its pollution, all the while bolstering the competitiveness of California’s goods movement system nationally and internationally. Key components of the Action Plan include: • A long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transport system. • Targets for 2030 to guide the State toward meeting its long-term vision: o Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. o Deploy over 100,000 zero-emission vehicles/equipment and maximize near-zero by 2020. o Foster future economic growth within the freight and goods movement industry. • Identified opportunities to leverage State freight transport system investments. • Actions to initiate over the next five years to make progress towards the Draft Action Plan’s vision and target. • Pilot projects to achieve concrete progress in the near-term. • Additional concepts for further exploration and potential development. "Future investments of public dollars in freight require a smart approach that accounts for both environmental stewardship and the need for new infrastructure to accommodate a growing freight sector,” said CalSTA Secretary, Brian P. Kelly. “While some may see these as competing priorities, this Draft Action Plan suggests we don't have to choose between these important objectives, but can achieve both through more prudent planning and investment. I look forward to perfecting the document with input from our many stakeholders in the days ahead." Achieving the Draft Action Plan’s objectives will require strategic partnerships and well-coordinated investments in new technologies and major infrastructure upgrades. The plan provides an opportunity for leveraging new federal, State, local and private investment for these freight transport system improvements. California’s freight system is the most extensive and interconnected freight system in the United States and is composed of several deep water seaports, cargo airports, border crossings, and a vast warehousing and distribution sector, all connected by a network of over 11,000 miles of railroad track and Interstate and state highways. Each component is critical and the system depends on these interconnected facilities working in concert to move freight in and out of California to the rest of the nation and across the globe. California’s freight-dependent industries account for more than $740 billion in revenue and more than 5 million jobs in 2014. "This is an unprecedented effort to partner with the freight sector to help bolster the competitiveness of California's freight industry," said Governor Brown’s senior jobs adviser Mike Rossi. "The freight sector has already invested heavily in modernization and the Action Plan helps advance those efforts while reducing emissions through commercially viable and affordable technologies." While freight transport in California is a major economic engine for the state, emissions from ships, harbor craft, trucks, locomotives, cargo equipment, aircraft and other freight participants account for about half of toxic diesel particulate matter (PM 2.5), 45 percent of the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) that form ozone and fine particulate matter in the atmosphere, and 6 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in California. Many of these pollutants are emitted in close proximity to communities and pose health risks to nearby residents, highlighting the need for additional steps to protect public health. “The draft we are releasing today represents an unprecedented collaboration among government agencies, in keeping with the importance of the freight sector to our economy and our environment,” said CARB Chair Mary D. Nichols. “The plan commits to include all stakeholders at every step in the process, from refining goals and selecting pilot projects through implementation into the coming decade. Our challenge is to deliver both public health and economic benefits at our ports, on our highways, and in our communities throughout the state.” The Draft Action Plan builds on existing State agency strategies, including the California Freight Mobility Plan, Sustainable Freight Pathways to Zero and Near-Zero Emissions Discussion Document and the Integrated Energy Policy Report. Broad stakeholder input provided over the past several months, including 11 workshops across the state, inform this Draft Action Plan. The Draft Action Plan is available now for stakeholder and public feedback through July 6, 2016. Additionally, agency staff will present it as an informational item at public meetings of the California Freight Advisory Committee, the California Transportation Commission and California Air Resources Board in May. “The Energy Commission is pleased to work in partnership with our sister agencies and engaged stakeholders across the state to develop this draft action plan,” said Energy Commissioner Janea A. Scott. “Reducing pollution from our freight sector will help California to meet its clean air standards and climate goals.” The Governor’s Executive Order on Sustainable Freight can be found at: https://www.gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=19046 The Draft Action Plan is available for public review and comments at: www.casustainablefreight.org The State Agencies are requesting comments by July 6, 2016. Comments can be submitted electronically at: www.casustainablefreight.org ### Special Accommodation For individuals with sensory disabilities, this document is available in Braille, large print, audiocassette, or computer disk. Please contact the Air Resources Board’s Disability Coordinator at (916) 323-4916 by voice or through the California Relay Services at 711, to place your request for disability services. If you are a person with limited English and would like to request interpreter services, please contact the Air Resources Board’s Bilingual Manager at (916) 323-7053. Para individuos con discapacidades sensoriales, este documento está disponible en formatos alternativos (Braille, letras grandes, audio). Por favor llame al Coordinador de Discapacidad de la Junta de Recursos del Aire (ARB, por sus siglas en inglés) para solicitar estos servicios, al (916) 323-4916, o para solicitarlos usando el Servicio de Retransmisión de California, el 711. Si requiere servicios de intérprete, por favor llame al (916) 323-7053. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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: ab32publichealth, board, cargo, cc, commerce-cherrp, ej, ej-prp, gmbond, harborcraft, hcm, hdghg, loco, maritime, onrdiesel, porttruck, railyard, rsc-ghg, sfti, shipincin, shorepower, sip, tru, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp. ====================================================================== 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, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 13:34:07 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB Board Meeting Public Agenda From: tjensen@arb.ca.gov The Public Agenda is now available for the May 19, 2016, Board Meeting. Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/board/ma/2016/ma051916.pdf California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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: ab32publichealth, board, cargo, cc, commerce-cherrp, ej, ej-prp, gmbond, harborcraft, hcm, hdghg, loco, maritime, onrdiesel, porttruck, railyard, rsc-ghg, sfti, shipincin, shorepower, sip, tru, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp. ====================================================================== 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, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:56:24 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: lquattro@arb.ca.gov State releases final plan to transform freight system Collaborative effort highlights new technologies to improve air quality, help economy grow Sacramento – In response to an Executive Order issued last year by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., state agency leaders today released the California Sustainable Freight Action Plan, a comprehensive document that serves as a blueprint for transforming the state’s multi-billion dollar freight transport system into one that is environmentally cleaner, more efficient, and more economically competitive than it is today. The revised document is similar to the draft version issued in May 2016, but reflects new input provided by industry, labor, regional and local government, and community and environmental group stakeholders, who submitted more than 85 comments on the draft plan. “We listened to stakeholders, incorporated changes, and we will continue to consult with them as we put the Plan into action” said California Air Resources Board Chair Mary D. Nichols. “This dialogue -- and a commitment to shared responsibility for and ownership of this plan-- is the underpinning for the successful transformation of our freight transport system and the multiple benefits it will bring to our environment, communities and our economy.” Developed in response to Governor Brown’s Executive Order B-32-15, which calls for a single integrated action plan for California, the Action Plan was prepared by the California State Transportation Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, California Natural Resources Agency, California Air Resources Board, California Department of Transportation, California Energy Commission and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, with broad stakeholder input. "The Sustainable Freight Action Plan reflects the hard work done by the partners to address the needs of the freight industry,” said Governor Brown’s senior jobs adviser Mike Rossi. “GO-Biz will continue working with our stakeholders in the business community to see that the Action Plan builds upon ongoing efforts to modernize the freight industry while reducing emissions and keeping it competitive through commercially viable and affordable technologies." The Executive Order directs the state agencies to pursue a shared vision to “improve freight efficiency, transition to zero-emission technologies and increase the competitiveness of California’s freight system.” Benefits include meeting the state’s freight infrastructure, public health, air quality and climate goals. The Action Plan includes a long term-2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transport system along with these targets for 2030: •Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. •Deploy over 100,000 zero-emission vehicles/equipment and maximize near-zero by 2020. •Foster future economic growth within the freight and goods movement industry. The plan also identifies opportunities to leverage State freight transport system investments, pinpoints actions to initiate over the next five years to meet goals, and lists possible pilot projects to achieve concrete progress in the near term. "This Sustainable Freight Action Plan reflects an investment strategy that’s right for California: expand economic development, create jobs and protect our environment. The plan doesn't choose between these objectives, but proposes strategies to achieve them all. I look forward to turning this plan into action,” said California State Transportation Agency Secretary Brian P. Kelly. Among the new additions to the final plan are placing more focus on key partnerships and a discussion of toxic hot spots. Changes have also been made throughout the document to clarify and emphasize the collaboration between the responsible agencies and other regional planning efforts, including funding. “The Energy Commission appreciates the collaboration amongst our sister agencies and engaged stakeholders across the state to develop an action plan to address Governor Brown's call to action on sustainable freight,” said Energy Commissioner Janea A. Scott. “We look forward to working with our partners to refine and prioritize the strategies and actions identified in the Action Plan and to carrying out actions that will help California to meet its clean air standards and climate goals.” Next steps for state agencies will include continued work with federal, state, industry, labor, regional, local and environmental and community-based partners to refine and prioritize the strategies and actions outlined in the Action Plan. The state agencies will also create collaborative stakeholder working groups on competitiveness, system efficiency, workforce developments, and regulatory and permitting process improvements. Regular California Freight Advisory Committee meetings will continue, and by July 2017, the state agencies will establish work plans for chosen pilot projects. Currently, California is the nation’s largest gateway for international trade and domestic commerce, with an interconnected system of ports, railroads, highways and roads that allow freight from around the world to move throughout the state and nation. This system is responsible for one-third of the state’s economic product and jobs, with freight dependent industries accounting for over $740 billion in gross domestic product and over five million jobs in 2014. For more information about California’s Freight Plan: http://www.casustainablefreight.org/ MEDIA CONTACTS: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GOBIZ) Brook Taylor, 916-322-0667 brook.taylor@gov.ca.gov California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Nancy Vogel 916-653-9402 nancy.vogel@resources.ca.gov California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) Alex Barnum, 916-324-9670 alex.barnum@calepa.ca.gov California State Transportation Agency (CaLSTA) Melissa Figueroa, 916-445-3545 melissa.figueroa@calsta.ca.gov California Air Resources Board (CARB) Karen Caesar, 626-575-6728 karen.caesar@arb.ca.gov Stanley Young, 916-956-9409 stanley.young@arb.ca.gov California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Tamie McGowen, 916-654-5782 tamie.mcgowen@dot.ca.gov California Energy Commission (CEC) Linda Rapatonni, 916-654-4989 linda.rapatonni@energy.ca.gov Albert Lundeen, 916-654-4989 albert.lundeen@energy.ca.gov California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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: ab32publichealth, board, cargo, cc, commerce-cherrp, ej, ej-prp, gmbond2011, harborcraft, hcm, hdghg2013, loco, maritime, onrdiesel, porttruck, railyard, rsc-ghg, sfti, shipincin, shorepower, sip07, tru, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp. ====================================================================== 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, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:26:17 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Notice of Public Workshop on September 1, 2016 to discuss the Proposed 2016 State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan From: lquattro@arb.ca.gov The California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) staff invites you to participate in a workshop on Thursday, September 1, 2016, regarding the Proposed 2016 State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan (State SIP Strategy). At the workshop, staff will discuss and take comment on the State SIP Strategy and proposed control measures. These proposed measures will achieve the emission reductions from mobile sources, fuels, and consumer products necessary to meet the ozone and fine particulate (PM2.5) attainment deadlines established by the Clean Air Act. Staff will present the State SIP Strategy during the September 22 – 23, 2016 Board hearing. The Board will consider the State SIP Strategy at its December 8 – 9, 2016 hearing. Based on Board direction, ARB will work with air districts to include the proposed control measures in their regional attainment demonstrations, as needed. The workshop notice and further information can be found at http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/2016sip/2016sip.htm California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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: ab32publichealth, board, cargo, cc, commerce-cherrp, ej, ej-prp, fuels, gmbond, harborcraft, hcm, hdghg, loco, maritime, onrdiesel, porttruck, railyard, rsc-ghg, sfti, shipincin, shorepower, sip, tru, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp. ====================================================================== 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, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:49:38 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Advanced Clean Truck Strategies, Truck Aerodynamics, and Sustainable Freight Data Collection Public Workshop From: tclarksj@arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board (ARB) invites you to participate in a public workshop on November 1, 2016 to discuss advancing clean truck technologies and data collection efforts. The workshop will begin the discussion on strategies to accelerate the market for advanced clean technologies primarily in local truck and last mile delivery applications and on supporting sustainable freight data collection efforts. The workshop will also enlist participation in survey and data gathering efforts to characterize vocational truck fleets and identify vocational vehicles that could benefit from the use of aerodynamic technologies. These strategies support ARB’s efforts to protect public health for the millions of Californians that still breathe unhealthy air, reduce exposure to air toxics in disadvantaged communities, and meet California’s greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction targets as part of the global action needed to slow global warming and achieve climate stabilization. The workshop agenda can be found at www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/actruck/Agenda110116.pdf and is described further in the workshop notice at www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/mailouts/msc1609/msc1609.pdf. The workshop will be held at the following time and location: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Cal/EPA Headquarters/Sierra Hearing Room 1001 I Street Sacramento, California 95814 For more information on the workshop, please visit ARB’s Advanced Clean Trucks website at: www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/actruck/actruck.htm and their Sustainable Freight Data Collection website at www.arb.ca.gov/gmp/sfti/sfdatacollect.htm. You can also contact Mr. Paul Arneja, Air Resources Engineer, at (916) 322-5616 or at paul.arneja@arb.ca.gov. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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: ab32publichealth, actruck, board, cargo, cc, commerce-cherrp, ej, ej-prp, gmbond, harborcraft, hcm, hdghg, loco, maritime, porttruck, railyard, rsc-ghg, sfti, shipincin, shorepower, sip, tru, vsr, westoakland, wilmington-cherrp. ====================================================================== 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. 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