CARB hosts "One-Stop" informational event on clean air rules for truckers in Santa Maria

Date

May 8, 2019

Release Number

19-21

Contacts

Karen Caesar

Office of Communications

karen.caesar@arb.ca.gov

(916) 322-2990

Alberto Larios

Office of Communications

alberto.larios@arb.ca.gov

(916) 322-2990

SANTA MARIA – State air quality experts will provide truck drivers and fleet owners with the latest information to help them comply with the state’s clean air requirements and upcoming rule deadlines. They will also offer one-on-one assistance and details about available financial aid for equipment upgrades. Advanced technology vehicles, mock truck inspections, funding presentations and a variety of equipment vendors will all be on site.

WHO: California Air Resources Board officials, local agencies and vendors

WHEN: Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 9 am to 1 pm

WHERE: Veterans’ Memorial Community Center, 313 West Tunnell St., Santa Maria, CA 93454

VISUALS: Truck inspection demonstrations, industry vendors and local booths, informational sessions.

NOTE: Space is limited at this free event. Truck owners and operators are encouraged to sign up ahead of time. Admission and parking are free.

More Information

CARB is the lead agency in California for cleaning up the air and fighting climate change to attain and maintain health-based air quality standards. Its mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through the effective reduction of air and climate pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy.