Goods Movement Enforcement Program
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The Goods Movement Enforcement Program is an important element of a new partnership between CARB, transportation carriers, and federal and local agencies. The purpose of CARB activities at ports, terminals, and railyards is to quickly reduce air pollution emissions which create a health risk from freight movement along California's trade corridors. On this web page you will find a brief summary of each enforcement initiative as well as information regarding where to find additional resources and contacts for answers to your questions concerning enforcement issues.
Ocean-Going Vessel Inspections
CARB is responsible for inspecting incinerator operations on ocean going vessels, including cruise ships and commercial transports. Originally, this regulation (CCR Title 17 § 93119) applied only to cruise ships. In 2007, the regulation was expanded to cover additional types of ocean going vessels.
CARB routinely conducts inspections to verify that incinerators are not operating while in port and to ensure that no garbage is burned within three nautical miles of the California coastline (HSC § 39630-39632). Beginning in 2009, incinerator inspections will be conducted in conjunction with main and auxiliary engine inspections. An advisory summarizing the regulation for onboard incineration on cruise ships and oceangoing ships is available at: Regulatory Advisory.
CARB is also conducting inspections of main and auxiliary engine fuel onboard ocean going vessels. Samples of fuel obtained by inspectors will be analyzed to verify compliance with fuel specifications for marine gas oil (MGO) and marine diesel oil (MDO) consumed while in port or traveling within "Regulated California Waters". The goal is to reduce diesel particulate matter (PM), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions from commercial marine vessels.
For more information about regulations pertaining to ocean-going vessels, visit Port's Activities.
Marine Low-Sulfur Fuel & Commercial Harbor Craft
The regulations governing diesel fuel were recently expanded to include the enforcement of harbor craft. CARB inspectors collect samples of diesel fuel and examine records at marina fueling docks throughout California, including coastal and inland waterways. The samples are then analyzed by CARB laboratory personnel.
In the near future, CARB will also begin enforcing the requirements of the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation (CCR Title 13, § 2299.5). The following vessel types are subject to the requirements of the regulation: crew and supply boats, charter fishing vessels, commercial fishing vessels, ferry/excursion vessels, pilot vessels, towboats or push boats, tug boats, and work boats.
For questions regarding enforcement of this program, contact Tim Gergen. For more information about about harbor craft regulations, visit Commercial Harbor Craft Regulatory Activities.