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California Air Resources Board - What's New
biogas -- Follow-up Discussion to March 27, 2013 California Public Utilities Commission Workshop on Biomethane Standards per Assembly Bill 1900
On April 10, 2013, the staff of the Air Resources Board (ARB) and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) will meet with interested parties to discuss comments and questions raised on March 27 at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) workshop on Assembly Bill (AB) 1900.
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newsrel -- ARB announces appointment of new Executive Officer
Please consider the following news release from the California Air Resources Board: http://www.
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board -- Notice of Public Meeting
The Air Resources Board will conduct a public meeting to consider the proposed PM2.
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arbcombo -- Summary of Potential Amendments to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation
The California Air Resources Board will undertake a rule-making process in 2013 to make potential amendments to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation.
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newsclips -- Newsclips for April 5, 2013
ARB Newsclips for April 5, 2013.
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harp -- HARP 2 Emission Inventory Module: 30-day Public Review Period
This message is to inform you that ARB has released the HARP 2 Emission Inventory Module for a 30-day public review esting period.
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newsclips -- Newsclips for April 4, 2013
ARB Newsclips for April 4, 2013.
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consprod -- California Aerosol Coatings and Consumer Products Regulations Public Workshop to Discuss Proposed Amendments
The Air Resources Board staff will conduct a public workshop on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, to discuss proposals to amend the Aerosol Coatings and Consumer Products Regulations.
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pqao -- Air Quality System - Data Certification Webinar
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be conducting a webinar on Thursday, April 4th, 11:00am Pacific Time, to provide training for the new Air Quality System (AQS) data certification process.
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tru -- ARBER will be down for maintenance Saturday April 6, 2013
The Air Resources Board Equipment Registration (ARBER) program will be unavailable on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 9:00 AM PST to 5:00 PM PST due to maintenance.
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newsrel -- CARB Chairman applauds USEPA s proposed new clean car, fuel rule
Please consider the following news release from the California Air Resources Board: http://www.
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harborcraft -- ARB Proposal to Disapprove Alternative Control of Emissions Application and Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period
ARB s proposal to disapprove the Alternative Control of Emissions (ACE) plan from Hornblower for complying with the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation has been posted and is available for public review and comment.
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newsclips -- Newsclips for March 29, 2013
ARB Newsclips for March 29, 2013.
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arbcombo -- Approved 2013 Revision to the Carl Moyer Cost-Effectiveness Limit
Approved revisions to the 2011 Carl Moyer Program cost-effectiveness limit and capital recovery factors are now available.
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omb -- Nominations Now Open for the 2013 Governor's Volunteering and Service Awards
Nominations Now Open for the 2013 Governor s Volunteering and Service Awards.
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workshops -- New Workshop(s) posted to ARB's website
One or more workshops/meetings have been scheduled and are now located in ARB's Workshop Calendar.
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arbcombo -- ARB Presentation Posted to Discuss Addition of New Offset Protocols to the California Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program
The presentation is posted for the technical workshop at the time noted below to discuss the technical details of adding protocols for Coal Mine Methane Projects and Rice Cultivation Projects to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation.
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arbcombo -- Public Workshop for the Proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard Electricity Provisions and Regulatory Clean-up Language
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff invites you to participate in a public workshop to discuss proposed electricity provisions and regulatory clean-up language.
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biogas -- CARB-OEHHA Presentation for CPUC Initial Public Workshop for Rulemaking 13-02-008 on March 27, 2013
This is to inform you that the joint ARB-OEHHA Presentation for the California Public Utilities Commission Initial Public Workshop for Rulemaking 13-02-008 on March 27, 2013 has been posted to ARB s website.
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arbcombo -- ARB Research Seminar: Summary of the CalNex - San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Study (Bakersfield, CA Early Summer of 2010)
We are pleased to announce the next Series topic: Summary of the CalNex-San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Study (Bakersfield, CA Early Summer of 2010) .
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sf6nonelec -- friendly reminder of SF6 reporting deadline
The March 30th regulatory deadline for reporting sales and research usage of SF6 in California is fast approaching.
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altdiesel -- Public Meeting to Discuss Alternative Diesel Fuel Rulemaking in Sacramento on April 23, 2013
The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) invites you to participate in a public meeting to discuss regulatory concepts for establishing fuel requirements for alternative diesel fuels (ADFs), including biodiesel, renewable diesel and other emerging diesel fuel substitutes.
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omb -- CARB Diesel/LSI Regulations Compliance Training - APRIL 2013
The California Air Resources Board is offering the following FREE training courses in April.
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arbcombo -- Third Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text
The Air Resources Board posted the 15-day "Notice of Public Availability of Amendments to the California Cap on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Market-Based Compliance Regulation to Allow for the Use of Compliance Instruments Issued by Linked Jurisdictions.
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arbcombo -- CARB Diesel/LSI Regulations Compliance Training - APRIL 2013
The California Air Resources Board is offering the following FREE training courses in April.
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newsrel -- ARB adds $6 million to help consumers buy the cleanest cars
Please consider the following news release from the California Air Resources Board: http://www.
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vapor -- Approval Letter #13-01 for Model Number Corrections for Containment Solutions, Inc s Hoover Vault Aboveground Storage Tank
Approval Letter #13-01 was issued on February 25, 2013 to correct model number discrepancies for Containment Solutions, Inc s Hoover Vault aboveground storage tank, which is certified for standing loss control in Executive Orders VR-301 and VR-302.
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arbcombo -- ARB Research Seminar: Modeling the Formation of Organic Aerosol PM From the1970s to the Present: Successes, Problems, and Next Steps
We are pleased to announce the next Series topic: "Modeling the Formation of Organic Aerosol PM From the 1970s to the Present: Successes, Problems, and Next Steps .
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arbcombo -- Applications for New Fuel Pathways under the California LCFS Have Been Posted
California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted four new Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) pathways to the LCFS web site.
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biogas -- Upcoming CPUC Workshop on Biogas Standards
This is to inform you that on March 27, 2013, the California Public Utilities Commission will be conducting a prehearing conference and workshop regarding the development of biogas standards per Assembly Bill 1900 (Statutes of 2012, Chapter 602).
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ms-mailings -- Cost Limit for High-Priced Warranted Parts for MY2014 PCs, LDTs, MDVs, MDEs, and LSIEs.
This Manufacturers Advisory Correspondence (MAC) 2013-01 identifies the cost limit for high-priced warranted parts for 2014 model year passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty vehicles and engines used in these vehicles, and off-road large spark ignition engines.
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arbcombo -- Availability of Air Resources Board May Auction Notice
On March 18, 2013 at 12 PM, Noon, Pacific Time (PT), the California Air Resources Board will post on the Cap-and Trade Program website the Auction Notice for the California Cap-and-Trade Program Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Allowance Auction that will be held on May 16, 2013 (May 2013 Auction).
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carpa -- Revisions to the AQI will impact the upcoming wildfire season.
In December 2012, US EPA released its final revisions to the Air Quality Index (AQI).
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arbcombo -- Save the Date: Freight Transport Technologies Symposium on April 10-11, 2013
You are Invited to Attend a Technology Symposium on Transitioning to Zero-Emission Technologies.
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inuseag -- UPDATE- In-Use Off-Road Mobile Agricultural Equipment Regulation Workshops
The agenda and presentation has been posted to the Off-Road Mobile Ag Equipment Rule webpage for the second set of public workshops to discuss the development of the In-Use Self-Propelled Off-Road Mobile Agricultural Equipment Regulation (mobile ag regulation).
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vapor -- Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining to EVR Requirements for GDFs Equipped with Aboveground Storage Tanks
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) portion of ARB s Vapor Recovery Program webpage has been updated to include a new section dedicated to the implementation of Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) requirements for gasoline dispensing facilities equipped with aboveground storage tanks.
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workshops -- New Workshop(s) posted to ARB's website
One or more workshops/meetings have been scheduled and are now located in ARB's Workshop Calendar.
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arbcombo -- Use of Replacement Engines in Carl Moyer Program Off-Road Repower Projects
The Air Resources Board (ARB) has issued Mail Out # MSC 13-07 to clarify the use of replacement engines in Carl Moyer Program Off-Road Repower Projects.
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arbcombo -- Second Public Workshop for the AQIP FY 2013-14 Funding Plan
The Air Resources Board (ARB) invites you to attend a public workshop on April 4, 2013 to discuss development of the AB 118 Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) Funding Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-14 (FY 2013-14 Funding Plan).
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arbcombo -- ARB Research Seminar: Vulnerable Californians Experience Greater Pollutant Exposure and Impact
Air Combo: Seminar, Dr Meng, UCLA, Wed, March 13, 10am "Vulnerable Californians Experience Greater Pollutant Exposure and Impact".
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board -- ARB Board Meeting Public Agenda
The Public Agenda is now available for the March 21, 2013, Board Meeting.
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orrec -- OHRV Inventory Update Presentation
Please find the link to the OHRV inventory update presentation given on March 6, 2013 on ARB's OHRV website below.
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newsrel -- Yamaha fined $ 2.2 million for violating air quality rules
Please consider the following release from the California Air Resources Board: http://www.
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fuels -- ARB Posts Updated CaRFG Regulatory Text Reflecting the 2011 Amendments
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has updated its Gasoline webpage with the following information:.
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newsrel -- Suzuki Motor Corporation fined $3 million for selling uncertified motorcycles
Please consider the following news release from the California Air Resources Board: http://www.
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gmbond -- Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program: Community Meeting
The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District will be hosting a community meeting to receive public input regarding the districts application to the Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program s Notice of Funding Availability.
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arbcombo -- Optionnox, phaselghg -- Public workshop March 11, 2013, 8:30 am in Sacramento
Many topics will be discussed at this workshop including, ARB harmonizing with US EPA GHG emission standards, adopting optional NOx standards for HD vehicles, amendments to limit commercial vehicle idling, and labeling requirements for HD Zero Emission Vehicles.
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arbcombo -- arbcombo -- truck-idling, hdghg -- Public workshop March 11, 2013, 8:30 am in Sacramento
In preparation for the heavy-duty vehicle and engine public workshop including proposed modifications to the Tractor-Trailer GHG regulation and the Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) to Limit Diesel-Fueled Commercial Motor Vehicle Idling, on Monday, March 11, 2013, the California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) has posted staff presentations on the program websites:.
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arbcombo -- truck-idling, hdghg -- Public workshop March 11, 2013, 8:30 am in Sacramento
In preparation for the heavy-duty vehicle and engine public workshop including proposed modifications to the Tractor-Trailer GHG regulation and the ATCM to Limit Idling of Diesel-Fueled Commercial Motor Vehicles, on Monday, March 11, 2013, the California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) has posted staff presentations on the program websites:.
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arbcombo -- Air Resources Board Notice of Public Meeting for March 21, 2013
The Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) will conduct a public to consider the approval of the Proposed Research Plan, Fiscal Year 2013-2014.
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newsrel -- Air Resources Board announces listing of early-action carbon offset projects
Please consider the following news release from the California Air Resources Board: http://www.
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newsrel -- ARB announces workshops on cleaning up emissions from farm equipment in the San Joaquin Valley--CORRECTION
Public input requested for new rules for mobile agricultural equipment in the San Joaquin Valley.
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arbcombo -- Availability of Early Action Listing Information
The Air Resources Board (ARB) will release information related to the listing of early action offset projects on the ARB website at 12:00 pm (noon) Pacific Time Friday March 8th.
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newsrel -- ARB announces workshops on cleaning up emissions from farm equipment in the San Joaquin Valley
Public input requested for new rules for mobile agricultural equipment in the San Joaquin Valley.
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arbcombo -- Air Resources Board Staff Report and Errata for the Proposed Reallocation of funding for AQIP Funding Plan Fiscal Year 2012-13
The Air Resources Board has released the Staff Report and Errata to the Meeting Notice for the March 21, 2013 Board Meeting for Proposed Reallocation of funding for AQIP Funding Plan Fiscal Year 2012-13.
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workshops -- New Workshop(s) posted to ARB's website
One or more workshops/meetings have been scheduled and are now located in ARB's Workshop Calendar.
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orrec -- UPDATE - OHRV inventory update meeting - March 6th 2013
Update for meeting where ARB staff will give a presentation on the methodology used for developing OHRV inventory.
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arbcombo -- Air Combo: Scientific Review Panel, April, 2, 2013: Public Meeting Notice
Public meeting of the Scientific Review Panel on Toxic Air Contaminants: April 2, 2013 3:00 pm PDT .
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