Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition

TAKE CIAQC’S ON-ROAD DIESEL TRUCK SURVEY TODAY! CARB is currently working to develop its ON-ROAD TRUCK and BUS REPLACEMENT regulation. This rule, which will be voted on in 2008, will have a significant impact on YOUR BUSINESS. CIAQC needs you to complete our truck survey TODAY so we can most effectively represent you as this rule is developed. Take action - Click here to take the survey today!
	CIAQC Joins Forces With DTCC! CIAQC has partnered with Driving Toward a Cleaner California (DTCC), to represent you as CARB develops its truck and bus replacement rule. Take action today to: Complete CIAQC’s Truck Survey TODAY. Plan to attend one the upcoming workshops on the cost and economics surrounding this rule in July. Click here for specific time and location information. Visit DTCC’s web site at www.drivecleanca.org for up-to-date information about this rule and to sign up for email updates! Ask the experts about how this rule impacts you at DTCC’s workshop on July 8th at 2 pm at the California Chamber of Commerce in Sacramento. Space is limited, click here to RSVP today via email.				Coalition to Build a Cleaner California Urgent Action Needed – Today! Let U.S. EPA Know You Demand a Hearing on CARB’s Off-Road Diesel Emission Regulation in California! Hurry! Time is Running Out! Letters need to be received by U.S. EPA by Monday, October 20th. Find the sample letter here. Find the EPA Waiver Notice here. Get involved – sign up today to get regular updates from CBCC on this regulation.


	Get Informed Attention! The South Coast Air Quality Management District is developing a new rule to control emissions from new or redevelopment projects. This rule would require you to reduce emissions above and beyond standards already set by the California Air Resources Board. Click here to learn more about this proposal.		Get Involved Make sure you have up-to-date information on crucial policy decisions that will impact YOUR BUSINESS. Sign-up for regular email updates from CIAQC and the Coalition To Build A Cleaner California today! Name: Email:

	Today’s Headlines Voice: Worrying about new regulation By GABRIELA QUIROZ, General manager/director of Calexico Freight Lines, Thursday, October 16, 2008, The Imperial Valley Press My family’s small trucking company, Calexico Freight Lines, has been in business since 1970. Through hard work and fortunate business opportunities, we have been hauling goods for our customers, including the world’s leading baked goods supplier, throughout California, Arizona and Mexico. But today’s record high diesel prices and unstable economy forced us to add a fuel surcharge to our rates, as many trucking companies have had to do. Since then, we have lost over half of our business to a trucking company based in Mexico. Read more » CARB to vote on stiff rules Dec. 11 By Jill Dunn, etrucker.com California will vote Dec. 11 on new regulations that will start with a phased-in schedule requiring diesel engine exhaust retrofits in 2010 and engine replacement in 2012 for trucks doing business in California. The state Air Resources Board will have its draft proposal online Oct. 24, said Erik White, who heads CARB’s heavy diesel in-use strategies branch. “This is the only way the state can meet the cleaner federal standards established,” White said. The proposals will affect anyone who operates or sells a truck within the state borders, regardless of residency. All diesel trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 14,000 pounds and all diesel shuttle buses are affected, as are federal fleets, and privately and publicly owned school buses. Read more » Christian Science Monitor: California Eyes Going ‘Green’ Despite Slump By Daniel B. Wood, October 16, 2008, Christian Science Monitor California moved ahead this week with plans to slash greenhouse-gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and foster a green economy, even as some business groups questioned the costs in difficult economic times. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released Wednesday final details of its so-called “Scoping Plan,” that spells out ways to reduce its greenhouse-gas emissions to meet the requirements of the state’s landmark Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. The plan combines market-based regulatory approaches, voluntary measures, and fees. Key new measures include reducing leakage of harmful air conditioning and refrigeration gases, expanding commercial recycling programs, and establishing greenhouse-reduction targets for local governments. Read more » More News: 2,000 diesel trucks built before 1989 banned at L.A., Long Beach port L.A., Long Beach ports inaugurate new anti-smog plan ARB will consider the heavy-duty diesel regulation at its December 2008 hearing Money, health at center of fight over diesel rules State Board Puts Emission Proposal in Slow Lane Diesel-rules story bigger than told Daniel Weintraub: For builders, clean-air rules' timing is tough The Downturn: Bidders from around the world crowd Yolo construction-equipment auction Green Rules Force Small Truckers into the Red Lean year continues for California home builders Daniel Weintraub: Tiny businesses becoming engine for new economy Adding to burden — Dems' plans turning business climate darker Air regulations, fuel, insurance all boost cost of business Dan Walters: State risks its economy on global warming fight Air board's ambitious plan to battle warming DTCC Calls On Air Resources Board To Factor in Economic Environment, Record Gas Prices In Development Of Newest Trucking, Construction & Farming Regulation State Republicans seek to roll back curbs on greenhouse gas emissions Capitol Weekly: School districts tense over new ARB's diesel rules School buses may be parked Clean air isn’t cheap, but it’s worth the cost Tighter diesel emission plan concerns truckers