Today, California Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph issued the following statement in response to President Trump signing illegal actions attacking California’s Clean Air Act waivers for Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus:   

“Despite the President’s signature, this remains an unconstitutional, illegal, and foolish attempt to undermine California’s clean air protections. We welcome Governor Newsom’s and California Attorney General Bonta’s prompt legal action and look forward to judicial review. In the meantime, CARB will use every tool at its disposal to continue our critical work to clean the air and address the climate crisis. The health and well-being of all Californians depends on it – especially those who live in underserved communities with unhealthy air. We look forward to engaging with the state legislature, stakeholders, and the public as we follow the Governor’s Executive Order N-27-25 to further advance the state’s clean vehicle transition.

“Beyond the environmental and public health consequences of these illegal actions, there is an economic cost, too. This is one of an ever-growing list of vindictive actions to cement reliance on harmful, antiquated technology that will only hurt the long-term competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry in a global market that is rapidly advancing toward cleaner combustion technology and zero-emission vehicles. California is committed to continuing our work to move toward a clean transportation system and a sustainable economy.”

 CARB Chair Liane Randolph