Staff is planning to propose amendments to various California fuels regulations and programs, as well as a new regulation, keeping in mind the State’s long-term goals. Proposed regulatory items include adoption of a Low Emission Diesel (LED) Standard, updates to existing alternative fuels, alternative diesel fuels, gasoline, and diesel regulations, and the potential development of new E15 fuel specifications. Many of the existing regulations are critical for reducing criteria pollutants and improving air quality. The focus of the rulemakings would be to update existing fuels regulations and programs, and continue to reduce criteria pollutants from California’s fuels, as California transitions away from the combustion of fossil fuels. These regulations and amendments would provide focus on clean renewable fuels such as renewable diesel, biodiesel, and E85.
