Board Member Report: January 30, 2023
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Please see below for upcoming public events for the week of January 30, 2023.
Work Group Meeting on Zero-Emission Buses: On January 31 via remote access, CARB will host a public work group meeting to discuss strategies transition to one hundred percent zero-emission bus fleets. Joining in this discussion will be panelists from various transit agencies, the Governor’s Office of Business Administration and Economic Development, California Department of Transportation, California Energy Commission, and California Public Utilities Commission. Participants will share their thoughts on present successes and infrastructure challenges and solutions.
Public Work Group Meeting for Electric Bicycle Incentives Project: On January 31 via remote access, CARB staff will hold a public work group meeting to discuss implementation of the Electric Bicycle Incentives Project. At this meeting, staff will provide a background overview, program parameters such as income limits, retailers, and classes. They will also discuss policy considerations, timelines, and next steps.
Public Webinar on In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation: On February 2 via remote access, CARB will host a public webinar on the In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation (Off-Road Regulation). This course will provide detailed information to fleet owners on the Off-Road Regulation and the importance of compliance. The goal of the Off-Road Regulation is to reduce NOx emissions and requires fleet owners to label their off-road vehicles and reduce emissions from their older equipment. This course will cover the applicability of the Off-Road Regulation, current requirements, future compliance deadlines, and an overview of the Diesel Off-Road Online Reporting System.