Concept Paper for the Freight Handbook
To achieve its air quality, climate, efficiency, and
economic competitiveness goals, California must transition to a more efficient,
zero-emission transportation system for both passenger and freight
movement. The need to reduce cancer risk
from freight facilities is especially acute in environmental justice communities
that are often exposed to high cumulative levels of air pollution.
California is pursuing both incentive and regulatory
approaches to reduce the cancer risk to community members living and working
near freight facilities, increase the sustainability of the freight system to
meet targets in the State Implementation Plan, and reshape the freight system
to achieve our long-term climate goals.
To support these efforts and address community concerns, CARB is
developing a Freight Handbook as informational guidance for community
advocates, local decision makers, and freight facility developers, owners, and
operators. The Freight Handbook will
identify practices for the siting, design, construction, and operation of
freight facilities to minimize community exposure to air pollution from
freight.
To support public discussions and feedback, CARB released a
“Concept Paper for the Freight Handbook” which shares staff’s preliminary
thoughts for the Freight Handbook.
In early 2020, CARB staff will continue to collaborate with
agencies, stakeholders, and communities through a public process. CARB is
seeking robust engagement and we encourage you to share your thoughts and
expertise in this effort.
Please send written
comments on this Concept Paper by February 28, 2020. Additional public outreach is forthcoming.
More information can be found on the Freight
Handbook website.