California Air Resources Board

List of Panelists (Name, Affiliation):

1. Annmarie Rodgers, CARB 
2. Bruce Tuter, CARB 
3. Chris White, Frontier Energy, Inc. (co-chair) 
4. Cecile Buncio, City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation (co-chair) 
5. Bradley Smith, Fleet Industry Consultant and Advisor 
6. Bryant Brown, Board Member of CABA 
7. Chris Walker, CA Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (CAL SMACNA) 
8. Christopher Amendano, Infrastructure Development 
9. Geoff Crook, Ceres, Inc. 
10. Heidi Sickler, bp pulse fleet 
11. Jack Symington, Non-Profit 
12. James Gonzalez, Independent Construction Co. 
13. James Wheeler, Municipal Maintenance Equipment Inc. 
14. Jesus Martinez Ramirez, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) 
15. Katie Lee Cox, Prologis Mobility 
16. Kirankumar Dakle, Professional working as Subject Matter Expert 
17. Maurissa Brown, The Greenlining Institute 
18. Matt Schrap, Harbor Trucking Association 
19. Moses Bchara, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business 
20. Ricardo Ramirez, Central Concrete 
21. Richard Battersby, City of Oakland Public Works 
22. Richard Colley, REE Automotive 
23. Ruben Aronin, Better World Group 
24. Sarah Pollo Moo, California Retailers Association 
25. Sean Edgar, CleanFleets.net 
26. Susan Olavarria, Stericycle, Inc. 
27. Yann Kulp, NextEra Mobility, eIQ Advisors 

(Note: not all members may have been in attendance during this meeting)

Meeting Background 

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a public Truck Regulation  Implementation Group (TRIG) meeting to discuss the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF)  outreach. This was the third meeting of the Outreach Workgroup. The agenda of the meeting was: 

1. Agenda 

• Suggestions for ACF Q&A Sessions (Reporting, Drayage, HPF, SLG, provisions, milestones options, etc.)
• Outreach Tool Kit (under development)
• How to make ACF more visible    

2. Suggestions for ACF Q&A Sessions (Reporting, Drayage, HPF, SLG, Provisions, Milestones).  

• TRIG members suggested there should be ongoing training to remind fleets on what and how they should be doing (i.e. Clean Truck Check).
• TRIG member suggested we need access to data on the cost of ZEVs above 8,500 GVWR; it will help with compliance.
• TRIG member suggested there are many questions around the infrastructure side of this. Annmarie: There is an Infrastructure TRIG meeting. Add other TRIG meetings to calendar.   

3. Outreach Tool Kit (under development)   

• CARB staff presented a draft outreach Tool Kit that is under development. CARB staff informed members that a link to the calendar of important compliance dates and the meetings and events webpage will also be added under the resource section. TRIG members suggested to receive the tool kit once final via email. CARB staff stated that they will also work on getting it up on the ACF webpage as well.  

4. How to make ACF more visible    

• CARB staff asked members for feedback on how to make ACF more visible. TRIG members suggested using social media such as TikTok, consistent posting, and paid advertisements. TRIG members also suggested dedicating a week where CARB pushes posts and information through all channels and platforms of various organizations.       

Meeting Summary 

This TRIG meeting began with a brief discussion on the calendar of important compliance dates. CARB staff provided an updated on the calendar and posted a link to the calendar in the chat.  CARB staff began the meeting by informing TRIG members that the calendar has dates for January/2024 to April/2024. CARB staff asked members for ideas on what to add to the other months. TRIG members suggested adding reminders of Clean Truck Check registrations. CARB staff then presented a draft outreach tool kit and took comments and suggestions from members on ways to improve it. Finally, CARB staff asked for feedback on ways to make ACF more visible to the public and members provided responses.  

Next Steps  

Comments and suggestions form the members included:   

• TRIG members suggested informing the public about enforcement policy.
• Another TRIG member suggested advertising ACF at Earth Day events.
• TRIG members informed the audience that CARB attends many different events already to provide outreach on regulations. A speaker request link was shared by CARB staff with everyone.   

This information was produced in collaboration with members of the Truck Regulation Implementation Group (TRIG) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff. This information should not be cited or quoted as official Board policy or direction.

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.

Return to 2024 Settlements

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:

• Clean Mobility Projects & Incentives 
• Infrastructure 
• Outreach & Education

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.

Additional Resources 

• Resolution 22-12 Language 
• Draft Meeting Agreements
• Draft Guiding Principles 

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.