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Evergreen Marine Corp. Ltd. Settlement
Evergreen Marine Corp. Ltd. Settles For $26,000
In March 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) reached a settlement with Evergreen Marine Corp. Ltd. (EMC), with its principal location in Taiwan, for the company’s violation of the Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going Vessels Within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the California Baseline (Ocean-Going Vessel Fuel Regulation), as codified in the California Code of Regulations, title 13, section 2299.2, and title 17, section 93118.2.
Following routine inspections and investigations conducted by EMC and CARB staff, it was revealed that two EMC vessels, Ever Libra and Ever Legend, failed to operate on compliant fuel upon entry into Regulated California Waters in 2023. CARB alleged four days of violations for a penalty of $26,000, under Health and Safety Code section 39674. EMC took prompt action after being notified of these violations and, under CARB’s supervision, began operating in compliance.
To settle the case, EMC agreed to the total penalty amount for the violation. This amount will be deposited into CARB’s Air Pollution Control Fund, which provides funding for projects and research to improve California's air quality. EMC agreed to comply with CARB regulations going forward.
LCFS Fuel Pathways Public Comments
This is a comment submission form for Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) fuel pathway applications that require public comments. Please note that your written and oral comments, attachments, and associated contact information (e.g., address, phone, email, etc.) become part of the viewable public record. Additionally, this information may become available via search engines.
Instructions for Submitting a Comment
For Temporary and Lookup Table Pathways:
- View the pathway documentation by selecting the pathway description.
- In the comment Subject line, include the pathway description. For example, "Comments for CA grid electricity used in Smart Charging or Smart Electrolysis".
For Tier 2 Pathways:
- View the application package by selecting the Application Number (i.e., "B0008").
- In the comment Subject line, please include the specific application number. For example, "Comments for application no. B0008".
For each posted item, comments are due at 5 PM PST on the deadline shown.
(This form will remain open for the "Deadline for Submittals" period shown below).
Zero-emission Vehicle Equity Task Force
The Zero-emission Vehicle (ZEV) Equity Task Force (Task Force) brings together leaders in zero-emission transportation such as environmental justice advocates, automakers, state government, and other key organizations to develop strategies to expand communities’ access to ZEVs and zero-emission mobility.
Background
The ZEV Equity Task Force was formed in response to direction from the California Air Resources Board (CARB or the Board) members through the language in the Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations Resolution 22-12 to “expand low-income and disadvantaged communities’ access to ZEVs and zero-emission mobility.”
In May 2023, the Task Force was formed to meet this goal. The primary objective of the Task Force is to expedite the deployment of ZEVs and charging infrastructure in low-income and disadvantaged communities throughout the state. We plan to accomplish this by forming partnerships that lead to tangible projects on the ground, ultimately increasing access to ZEVs and zero emission mobility.
Workgroups & Workgroup Meetings
Based on the survey conducted before the May 30th Task Force meeting and discussions during the meeting, four categories were identified to group projects into. Each category will have its own workgroup where members will come together to discuss project ideas and determine the best strategies to make a significant impact.
Workgroups will meet monthly, developing projects related to the workgroup topic. Workgroups will report back to the larger Task Force with short updates at every ZEV Equity Task Force meeting. Visit the workgroup web page for meeting dates, agendas and meeting notes. The workgroups are:
ZEV Equity Task Force Meetings
The ZEV Equity Task Force meetings will convene multiple times a year, bringing together representatives from various sectors involved in zero-emission vehicles and mobility. The primary objectives of these meetings are to receive updates from the workgroups, devise strategies to overcome barriers encountered, and collectively share information on statewide initiatives and projects.
Date & Time | Task Force and Workgroup Meetings | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
May 30, 2024 | ZEV Equity Task Force #3 | |
Dec. 1, 2023 | ZEV Equity Task Force #2 | |
| May 30, 2023 | ZEV Equity Task Force kick-off meeting | Agenda Summary of Breakout Groups and Projects List of Attendees |
Additional Resources
Join the Task Force or a Workgroup
If you're interested in taking action to achieve tangible results, we encourage you to join the Task Force and/or one of the workgroups. You can propose a new project or contribute to existing proposals that align with our overarching goal. To learn more about the task force or become a member, please contact us at ZEVequity@arb.ca.gov.
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