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CA AB1346
Bill
Status
Passed
10/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Marc Berman
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AI Summary
- State Air Resources Board must adopt cost-effective and technologically feasible regulations by July 1, 2022 to prohibit engine exhaust and evaporative emissions from new small off-road engines
- Regulations apply to engines produced on or after January 1, 2024, or as soon as feasible as determined by the board
- Board must consider emissions levels, zero-emission equipment development timelines, electricity demand, commercial and residential use cases, and emergency equipment availability when determining feasibility
- Board shall identify and make available funding for commercial rebates or similar incentive programs through existing funding guidelines to support transition to zero-emission small off-road equipment
- In 2020, small off-road engines emitted 16.8 tons per day of nitrogen oxides and 125 tons per day of reactive organic gases, exceeding emissions from light-duty passenger cars
Legislative Description
Air pollution: small off-road engines.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 753, Statutes of 2021.
10/9/2021
Committee Referrals
Appropriations7/12/2021
Environmental Quality6/9/2021
Rules6/3/2021
Appropriations4/29/2021
Natural Resources3/25/2021
Full Bill Text
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