The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is launching Drive Forward, a new initiative reaffirming California’s leadership in clean air and climate policy and charting the next phase of the State’s light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle programs. CARB is the primary state agency responsible for actions to protect public health from the harmful effects of air pollution. From guiding the activities of 35 local air pollution control districts, to leading our states efforts to address global climate change, the CARB has pioneered many of the approaches now used worldwide to address air quality problems.

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The Truck and Bus regulation has been in effect since December 2008, as of , all diesel-powered vehicles operating in California, with a gross vehicle weight rating over 14,000 lbs. must have a 2010 or newer engine and emission system with few exceptions. Affected vehicles that do not comply with the regulation will have their registration denied by the Department of Motor ... CARB is the lead agency for climate change programs and oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health-based air quality standards.

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Organization of the Board Board Members The California Air Resources Board consists of 16 members. 12 are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the state Senate. CARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. CARB is the lead agency for climate change programs and oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health-based air quality standards. CARB is in the process of developing a regulatory database to improve transparency of our regulatory programs.

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This tool is an early prototype, which contains data for CARB's current, in effect, airborne toxic control measures (ATCMs). All of CARB's regulatory programs will be added soon. The purpose of this tool is to provide a complete picture of CARB's regulatory programs and increase ...