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Plug-in Hybrids, Small Containers of Automotive Refrigerant, and In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets

CARB has announced that on January 22, 2009, it will hold a Board hearing to consider the following proposed regulations:

"Notice of Public Hearing to consider Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Test Procedure Amendments and Aftermarket Parts Certification Requirements Adoption."

This notice and the associated "formal" regulatory materials can be accessed from the CARB website at the address:

http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2008/phev09/phev09.htm

Inquiries concerning the substance of the proposed regulation may be directed to Ms. Lesley Crowell, at (916) 323-2913, or Ms. Elise Keddie, at (916) 323-8974.

"Notice of Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of a Proposed Regulation for Small Containers of Automotive Refrigerant."

This notice and the associated "formal" regulatory materials can be accessed from the CARB website at the address:

http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2009/hfc09/hfc09.htm

Inquiries concerning the substance of the proposed regulation may be directed to Dr. Tao Huai, at (916) 324-2981 or Mr. Winston Potts, at (916) 323-2537.

"Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets and an Update on Status of Implementation of the Regulation."

This notice and the associated "formal" regulatory materials can be accessed from the CARB website at the address:

http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2009/ordiesl09/ordiesl09.htm

Inquiries concerning the substance of the proposed regulation may be directed to Ms. Kim Heroy-Rogalski, at (916) 327-2200, or Ms. Elizabeth Yura, at (916) 323-2397.

FMVSS 126 (Electronic Stability Control)

NHTSA has published a revised FMVSS 126 compliance test procedure (TP-126-02) which is applicable to vehicles produced prior to Sep. 1, 2011. For a copy, click here.

Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of a Regulation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Heavy-Duty Vehicles

On December 11, 2008, CARB will hold a hearing to consider adopting a regulation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty tractors pulling 53 foot-or-longer box-type trailers on California highways. It would accomplish this by requiring owners of tractors and trailers to use new U.S. EPA SmartWay Certified tractors and trailers, or retrofit existing tractors with U.S. EPA SmartWay-approved, low-rolling resistance tires and retrofit existing 53 foot or longer box-type trailers with U.S. EPA SmartWay-approved aerodynamic technologies and low-rolling resistance tires. For more information, click here.