Commercial Harbor Craft Technical Working Group Workshop # 1 Registration Available
Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation
The Technical Working Group (TWG)
In Resolution 22-6 approving the
amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) Regulation on March 24, 2022, CARB’s
Board directed staff to form a technical working group to assess the commercial
availability of lower-emitting combustion engines and zero-emission technology
for harbor craft and report back to the Board by December 31, 2024, and every
two years thereafter through December 31, 2032. The TWG welcomes all affected stakeholders
including vessel operators, industry associations, environmental and
community-based organizations, community members, zero-emission or alternative
fuel technology developers, engine and after-treatment manufacturers, academic
institutions, government agencies, and members of the public. CARB has
contracted with California State University, Sacramento to assist in meeting
facilitation.
Technical Working Group Workshop #1:
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PDT).
Location: Virtual meeting via Zoom
Registration Link:
https://csus.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1uAyslM_S3u4cN2CRBxB_w
Meeting materials will be posted as they
are available at: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/commercial-harbor-craft.
*Panelists,
please do not use the above link, you will be provided with a separate link to register
for the workshop.
If you have questions regarding the
Technical Working Group, contact Adriana Chavez at adriana.chavez@arb.ca.gov
For general questions about the Commercial
Harbor Craft Regulation, contact harborcraft@arb.ca.gov
Background
On December 30, 2022, the Office of
Administrative Law (OAL) approved amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) Regulation,
California Code of Regulations (CCR) title 17, section 93118.5, and title 13,
section 2299.5. The amended CHC Regulation went into effect on January 1,
2023.
The amended CHC Regulation will reduce
emissions from harbor craft operated in California waters and improve public
health in nearby communities, many of which are disadvantaged. By 2035, the
amended CHC Regulation is expected to result in an 89 percent reduction of
diesel particulate matter and a 52 percent reduction in nitrogen oxides from
regulated CHC. The amended regulation will also reduce the cancer risk to over
22 million residents who live near the coast and up to 50 miles
inland.
On December 30, 2022, the Office of
Administrative Law (OAL) approved amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) Regulation,
California Code of Regulations (CCR) title 17, section 93118.5, and title 13,
section 2299.5. The amended CHC Regulation went into effect on January 1,
2023.
The amended CHC Regulation will reduce
emissions from harbor craft operated in California waters and improve public
health in nearby communities, many of which are disadvantaged. By 2035, the
amended CHC Regulation is expected to result in an 89 percent reduction of
diesel particulate matter and a 52 percent reduction in nitrogen oxides from
regulated CHC. The amended regulation will also reduce the cancer risk to over
22 million residents who live near the coast and up to 50 miles
inland.