Kick-off campaign for policy reform proposal for publicly-funded science
July 29, 2010
Dear Friends and colleagues,
As you are all aware, the levels of unrest in the U.S. are reaching unprecedented levels. The conflict of visions between big government and what remains of our free enterprise system is fast approaching the point of no return. One of the most significant aspects of our cultural malaise is the destruction wrought by environmental regulatory policies. In less than 50 years environmentalism has extended its tentacles into every area of our economy and left us with a litany of disasters ranging from the banning of DDT to the fraud of human-induced climate change. Although scientists and others have been fighting the pseudo-science fueling environmentalism for over 25 years, our efforts until the Climategate scandal have only managed to slow the environmental juggernaut, not reverse it. However, with the scandal of Climategate, an unprecedented opportunity for reform has presented itself.
AB 32 News Updates
July 29, 2010
- Utility Companies "Just Exhausted" After Defeat on Climate Bill
- Climate Change Plan Collapses in Senate
- Reid to Roll Out Spill-Focused Energy Package on July 26, 2010 Minus Res
- Carbon Capture Still Pricey For China, Survival of the Fattest
- Four Ways to Kill a Climate Bill
- Study Estimates That States Together Could Cut Emissions By 27%
- U.N. Body Probes Cases of Paying Greenhouse Gas Emitters
- Which Then Produce More, Regional and State Interests May
- The Right and The Climate, Climate Law Adds Jobs To State Payroll
OOIDA sues California over interstate commerce
July 28, 2010
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, along with the NRA and The Calguns Foundation, filed a lawsuit today against the state of California seeking to repeal a law they say violates a federal protection of interstate commerce.
The suit alleging illegal regulation of interstate commerce was filed in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of California Sacramento Division by OOIDA; OOIDA Members Erik Royce and Brandon Elias, both of California; Folsom Shooting Club Inc.; The Calguns Foundation Inc.; and the National Rifle Association Inc.
Campaign Update June 28, 2010
Yes on 23 = Yes on California Jobs Initiative
The Secretary of State today announced that the California Jobs Initiative will be Proposition 23 on the November ballot. Which means a Yes Vote on Proposition 23 would:
- Save more than one million jobs.
- Stop billions in higher energy costs.
- Avoid a $500 million water tax.
- Stop higher car taxes.
Thanks to all coalition members for joining this important effort to protect California's economy and jobs. Please ask all to support Proposition 23.
September 2010 Schedule -
Wed, 1-2010
10 AM - 5 PM
Workshops to Discuss Revised Emissions Inventories and Amendments to the Off-Road, Truck and Bus, and Drayage Truck Regulations (more info)
San Diego County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego
Fri., 03-2010
10 AM - 5:00 PM
Workshops to Discuss Revised Emissions Inventories and Amendments to the Off-Road, Truck and Bus, and Drayage Truck Regulations (more info)
San Diego County San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD),
1990 E. Gettysburg, Fresno
Tus., 07-2010
10 AM - 5:00 PM
Workshops to Discuss Revised Emissions Inventories and Amendments to the Off-Road, Truck and Bus, and Drayage Truck Regulations (more info)
1001 I St. - Byron Sher Auditorium, Sacramento see map
Tus., 07-2010
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Chair's Air Pollution Seminar - Douglas Baer, Ph.D., President, Los Gatos Research, CA (more info)
1001 I St. - Sierra Hearing Room, Sacramento see map
Wed., -08-2010
10 AM - 5:00 PM
Workshops to Discuss Revised Emissions Inventories and Amendments to the Off-Road, Truck and Bus, and Drayage Truck Regulations
Port of Oakland Boardroom, 2nd Floor, 530 Water Street, Oakland
Thurs., 23-2010 to Fri., 24-2010
9 AM - 5:00 PM
ARB Board Meeting
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Who We Are
Driving Toward a Cleaner California (DTCC) is a coalition of owners-operators, farmers, construction contractors and other business and community leaders committed to working with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to craft a sensible truck and bus replacement rule that both cleans the air and keeps California’s economy moving forward.
The regulations impact the more than 1.5 million trucks and buses used to transport goods and people on California’s roads, highways and farms. Given the millions of consumer and industrial goods and products delivered via truck each day in the State, these regulations could have a profound, negative impact on state’s economy.
Learn how this rule will impact you and your fleet
We have a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the Truck & Bus Replacement Regulation Workshop, hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce on July 8, 2008.
Download the PowerPoint presentation (1.4 MB .ppt file)
Download our "Member Action Kit"
Understanding PM2.5
National, State and County EPA Emission Summaries
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DTCC Proposes Sensible Alternative to Air Resources Board Proposed Diesel Regulation
"IGNORED BY THE CARB BOARD - 12/12/08 "
DTCC has developed an alternative proposal to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) proposed on-road diesel regulation that allows for flexibility and early incentives, while also achieving significant emission reductions. DTCC will continue to work with the ARB to evaluate this proposed alternative and to develop a regulation that improves air quality while also taking seriously its potential impact on California’s current economic environment.
Download DTCC’s letter to the ARB & Alternative Proposal
Read the press release about this proposal
This proposed regulation could significantly impact your business, our economy and the cost of goods and services for all Californians. Your voice is important in this process – take action today and be part of this important process!
Join DTCC
Take a few moments today to join our coalition of truckers, farmers and other business and community leaders. The application process is easy – click here to get started.
Join CARB's Email List (s)
A list server enables you to subscribe or unsubscribe to any of CARB's emial lists. CARB will email you updates on the subject you subscribe to – click here to get started.
Want To Give CARB's Board Your Thoughts?
Here is how folks can send in (via e-mail) comments to the Board (supposedly these comments are distributed to the Board Members): arbboard@arb.ca.gov
If members/people want to make comments (also online) directly to the 'records' of the Board meeting, here is the link to that CARB site.
Submit A Comment To CARB
One of the most important steps you can take over the course of the next few months is to let CARB know why it is important for the health of the state’s trucking industry, its workers, overall economy and environment to modify these proposed regulations.
Write The Governor
Gov. Schwarzenegger has made clear his commitment to simultaneously protecting the economy and the environment. Write the Governor to let him hear from you regarding your opposition to the rule.
Educate Your Community
Has your local paper covered this issue? Take time today to submit a letter to the editor to educate your community about the impact of this rule on you. Click here for a sample letter-to-the-editor.
LAO Conducts Analysis of the Cost Impact of AB32
May 24, 2010
The non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) conducted a qualitative analysis of the costs of AB 32 at the request of Assembly Member Logue. Attached is their analysis. Specifically, the LAO found:
ARTBA Continues Push to Oppose Diversion of Transportation Revenues in Climate Legislation
May 24, 2010
ARTBA participated in a group press call today (5-19-10) with over a dozen different media representatives to explain the reaction of the transportation sector to the American Power Act (APA), which would divert transportation system revenues from the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF).
Obama to Order Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
May 24, 2010
President Obama plans to announce Friday that he will direct federal agencies to set policies that would for the first time increase fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, Bloomberg reported.
The rules would take effect beginning in 2017, Bloomberg said, citing an administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
CARB Expands Voucher Incentive Program
May 24, 2010
The CARB has approved changes to its existing $28 million Voucher Incentive Program to make funding available to a larger variety of trucks . The program, which is part of the Carl Moyer air quality program, is a diesel on-road voucher program that helps small independent truck owners get a cleaner-running truck.
Arguing global warming with Arnold
April 13, 2010
We recently offered tips on "What to say to a warmer" for when Al Gore or a fellow global warming alarmist comes to dinner. This week, we suggest: "What to say to a warmist named Schwarzenegger," in case the Terminator drops by.
EPA choking freedom
April 13, 2010
"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the Federal Government, are few and defined." –
James Madison
We've previously suggested what to say to a global warming zealot (www.ocregister.com/articles/ -234092--.html), and even what to say to California's warmist-in-chief, Arnold Schwarzenegger (www.ocregister.com/opinion/ -236562--.html).
Unfortunately, the ultimate discussion on global warming may require talking to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If you thought zealots and celebrities-turned-politicians could be difficult to persuade, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
Cultivating Climate Change Curiosity
April 9, 2010
Always be inquisitive about science. As Will Rogers said, “Everyone is ignorant; just on different subjects.” Even an individual with a Ph.D. in science does not know everything in science.
The reason why you need to be curious and questioning about science is that there is a lot of false science being generated because of politics. This false science is backed by billions of dollars in special interests. Unfortunately, this false science is being spread by television, newspapers and magazines. It is also spread by those who benefit financially from the false science. Sadly, many Americans do not question science as to whether it is true or false, thereby making it much easier for false science to control lives and cause the loss of individual freedoms.
What's the Next 'Global Warming'?
April 8, 2010
Herewith I propose a contest to invent the next panic.
So global warming is dead, nailed into its coffin one devastating disclosure, defection and re-evaluation at a time. Which means that pretty soon we're going to need another apocalyptic scare to take its place.
As recently as October, the Guardian reported that scientists at Cambridge had "concluded that the Arctic is now melting at such a rate that it will be largely ice free within ten years." This was supposedly due to global warming. It brought with it the usual lamentations for the grandchildren.
Another California Dream A La La Land climate law ignores economic reality
April 8, 2010
WSJ - Opinion
California originates many ideas that roll across the country, for better or, lately, for worse. Now it has a global-warming law with no real name, just this: AB32. Last month, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) proclaimed in a report that AB32 would grow 10,000 jobs. This was widely cheered as good news. That's true only if you also repeal basic market economics and the state's current business indicators.
Air board panel's report on AB 32: Key points from initial review and more
March 24, 2010
By Chris Reed
UPDATE, 1:28 P.M.: There is a big disconnect between CARB's original press release and the L.A. Times' story on this and the documents they were allegedly based on. The report does not, repeat, does not predict economic growth as a result of AB 32. It is not rosey:
AB 32 is likely to raise fuel and energy prices, and these price increases will be reflected in higher prices of consumer goods.
