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."
SACRAMENTO - Today the Air Resources Board reminded the public that the nomination deadline for the 2010 Haagen-Smit award is January 28. The Haagen-Smit award is given annually to those individuals who have made significant contributions to cleaning the air and reducing air pollution.
SACRAMENTO - Today California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Nichols issued the following statement regarding her reappointment by Governor Brown:
"I am delighted to join the Brown administration and be reappointed as Chairman of the California Air Resources Board. I look forward to continuing the work of ARB to clean California's air, protect the public's health, and help drive the development of clean and more efficient energy sources and technologies to power our state's economy and generate new, green jobs."
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board has released its analysis of cost estimates for lengthened warranties required under the new Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Regulation (regulation). The regulation went into effect at the end of 2021 and is a key part of California’s Mobile Source Strategy for improving public health by reducing air pollution from the transport sector.