DTCC Proposes Sensible Alternative to Air Resources Board Proposed Diesel Regulation
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
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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!
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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.
Learn how this rule will impact you and your fleet.
We have a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the recent 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)
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