California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs

Steve Marshall celebrates withdrawal of emissions regulation attempt

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in a statement Wednesday celebrated the withdrawal of a California request for the Environmental Protection Agency to approve stricter regulations on commercial trucking company emissions. The California Air Resources Board withdrew their request to the EPA for a waiver allowing the enforcement of their Advanced Clean Fleet regulation on Jan. 14. Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck b…

California pulls back on zero-emission truck and train enforcement requests

California has withdrawn its requests to enforce stricter pollution rules on trucks and locomotives, anticipating resistance from the incoming Trump administration.Mike Lee, Alex Nieves and Blanca Begert report for POLITICO.In short:The state rescinded requests for EPA waivers to implement rules man...

California backs out of clean truck and train regulations ahead of Trump administration

California withdrew plans for pioneering clean-air regulations targeting diesel trucks and trains on January 14, citing challenges posed by the incoming Trump administration. The state rules faced an uncertain future with federal approval in jeopardy.

California Abandons Regulations Phasing Out Diesel Trucks

California’s Air Resources Board sent a letter on Jan. 14 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, withdrawing its prior waiver request that would have forced a transition from diesel to zero-emission trucks in the state. The federal environmental agency responded to the board’s withdrawal request on Jan. 14 with notice that no further action will be taken, and the matter is considered closed. Regulators had previously requested in November …

California abandons diesel truck ban and 3 other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in

Because Trump is unlikely to approve them, California has no choice but to abandon its groundbreaking rules for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives. California has decided to abandon its groundbreaking regulations phasing out diesel trucks and requiring cleaner locomotives because the incoming Trump administration is unlikely to allow the state to implement them. State officials have long considered the rules regulating diesel vehicles …

California drops zero-emission truck rules after inaction by Biden's EPA

California abandons clean truck and locomotive regulations after Biden's EPA doesn't grant waivers needed to depart from federal rules.