Background
The proposed amendments to the ACT regulation fulfill the emissions-neutral commitments made in the Clean Truck Partnership agreement. The changes include increasing the deficit makeup period and clarifying that compliance determination and sales reporting requirements are both defined when vehicles are produced and delivered for sale in California. Additionally, the proposed amendments would make minor adjustments to address issues that have arisen through implementation and will ensure closer alignment with the regulation's original intent. These amendments are generally minor, administrative changes that have an ultimate total net decrease in costs when compared to the baseline and no significant emissions impact. Additionally, the proposed amendment to ZEP Cert aims to provide greater flexibility for manufacturers to certify complete medium-duty ZEVs
The original Notice, Initial Statement of Reasons, and all subsequent regulatory documents are available on CARB's Rulemaking webpage.
Inquiries concerning the substance of the proposed regulatory action may be directed to the agency representative Paul Arneja, Manager In-Use Control Measures Section, at (279) 208-7342 or (designated back-up contact) Kat Talamantez, Air Pollution Specialist, at (916) 282-6265.
Written Comment Period & Comment Submittal
In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, interested members of the public had the opportunity (per notice dated January 16, 2024) to provide comments by postal mail or by electronic submittal during the 45-day public comment period for this regulatory action. This notice does not extend the public comment period. Comments submitted outside the comment period are considered untimely. CARB may, but is not required to, respond to untimely comments, including those raising significant environmental issues. Interested members of the public may present comments orally or in writing during the hearing at the date and time stated above.
Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code, § 7920.000 et seq.), your written and oral comments, attachments, and associated contact information (e.g., your address, phone, email, etc.) become part of the public record and can be released to the public upon request.
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