SACRAMENTO - Today, Chairman Mary D. Nichols released a letter sent to seven major automobile manufacturers challenging them to disavow claims made by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers to Representatives Upton and Issa or risk returning to the environmental battles of the Bush era.
SACRAMENTO - A broad range of projects targeting freight transport, funded by state bond money and administered by the Air Resources Board and air districts, has slashed emissions along trade corridors and near ports, cutting pollution from trucks, trains and ships, the ARB announced today.
SACRAMENTO - California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Nichols applauded the fuel economy labels unveiled today by the USEPA and Department of Transportation.
“These labels are evidence that tough standards are already delivering clean, efficient cars that save consumers thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicle. I am confident that the standards we are now working on with our federal partners will continue to drive innovation and deliver even more savings and greater reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.”
SACRAMENTO - Tuesday, April 26, the Air Resources Board will show the internationally acclaimed “Climate Refugees”, a film that examines the global impacts and political ramifications of climate change.
After the showing a panel will discuss the film and take questions from the audience.
SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board has fined the City of Compton $48,800 for a variety of infractions pertaining to its diesel fleet vehicles, including failing to properly maintain and self-inspect its diesel trucks and register construction equipment, as required by state law.
SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board will hold a series of free daylong One-Stop Trucking Events around the state to help truck owners meet new rules for diesel trucks and learn about available government grants and funding.
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EL MONTE - An investigation by the Air Resources Board led to a $250,000 judgment issued in October 2010 by the San Bernardino County Court against Montclair, California based NST, Inc. for the illegal sales of uncertified off-highway vehicles.
ARB investigators found NST, Inc., also known as New Star, owned by John Cheng, illegally sold at least 52 off-highway recreational vehicles such as ATVs, dirt bikes and go-karts to California dealerships starting around May 2006. Investigators discovered the illegal sales while conducting routine dealer inspections.
SACRAMENTO - The Air Resources Board announced today $460,256 in settlements with two companies for violations of consumer products rules that protect air quality.
The money goes to the California Air Pollution Control Fund for projects and research to improve the state’s air quality.
“ARB has a long and cooperative history working with manufacturers to reduce VOC emissions,” said ARB Executive Officer James Goldstene. “These efforts have reduced statewide emissions by over 225 tons per day."