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• CARB Holds First Workshop on Proposed LEV II Program Staff Makes It Clear That Development of This Highly Ambitious Proposal is Being Rushed for Political Reasons (page 2)

• CARB Approves Resumption of Roadside Smoke Tests for Diesel Trucks (page 14)

• CARB Approves Emission Inventory Update (page 19)

• CARB Holds Workshop on Small-Engine Portion of New OFFROAD Emission Inventory Model (page 22)

• CARB to Hold Workshops Regarding Certification Test Procedures for Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems and Interactions Between Stage II and On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery Systems (page 26)

• CARB Holds Workshop on Proposed Heavy-Duty Diesel Rule (page 27)

• Decision on Recommended "Mitigation Measures" for Smog Check Stations Delayed by I/M Review Committee (page 32)

• CARB Mail-Out MSO #97-11 Invents Detailed Reporting Requirement for Service Information (page 34)

• BAR Holds Workshop on Low-Income Repair Assistance and "Scrappage" Programs for Vehicles Failing Smog Check Test (page 35)

• Diesel Impacts on Health and Air Quality Discussed at SCAQMD Symposium (page 44)

• No "Clean-Fuel" Outlets Required for 1999 (page 66)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 66)

February 1998 – [Top Page]

• I/M Review Committee Makes Little Progress as Several Committee Members Object to Recommendation by Executive Officer and Chairwoman that BAR Ignore Test-Only Requirements (page 2)

• CARB Staff Proposes Replacement of SIP Measure M-7, Accelerated Retirement of Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles, with New Measure M-17 Targeting "Excess" Emissions from These Vehicles (page 9)

• ZEV Implementation Committee Meets Committee Again Demonstrates Its Irrelevance (page 13)

• CARB Holds Workshop on Proposed Modifications to Stage II Test Procedures and Issues Associated with Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery Interactions (page 18)

• CARB Issues Further Guidance on Misfire Monitoring and Other OBD II Requirements (page 26)

• CARB Holds First Workshop on Proposed Update of Olefin Test Method in Cleaner Burning Gasoline (page 28)

• 1998 Legislative Session Resumes New Legislation (SB 1423) Would Require Legislative Approval of CARB and BAR Regulatory Actions (page 30)

• Rulemaking Calendar CARB Issues 1998 Rulemaking Calendar (page 39)

March 1998 – [Top Page]

• CARB Approves Withdrawal of SIP Requirement for Heavy-Duty Scrappage; Adopts New Measure, M17 (page 2)

• Summary of CARB's 1998 Rulemaking Calendar Presented to Board; Governor is Behind Aggressive Agenda (page 6)

• CARB Staff Presents an Informal Report to Board on Air Quality Trends (page 9)

• CARB Staff Proposes Revised Tier 2 Standards for Utility and Lawn and Garden Equipment Engines; Proposal Would Force Four-Stroke or Other New Technologies for Handheld Equipment in 2000 and Catalysts for Nonhandheld Equipment in 2004 (page 10)

• CARB Releases Draft Report on Identifying Diesel Exhaust as a Toxic Air Contaminant (page 19)

• CARB Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting on Reactivity Raises More Questions Than It Answers (page 20)

• Analysis of Mid-1997 Smog Check Data Reflects the Fundamental Changes in the Program Reduced Failure Rates and Increased Repair Cost Are Observed (page 25)

• Legislative Update New Bills Introduced Addressing I/M Program, Fuels, and Tax Incentives; AB 2629 Proposes "Near Zero Emission Vehicles" To Meet ZEV Mandate (page 35)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 47)

April 1998 – [Top Page]

• I/M Review Committee Continues Discussion of "Mitigation" Measures for Smog Check Stations (page 2)

• CARB Discusses Amending "Cleaner-Burning Gasoline" Regulations to Grant Refiners "Flexibility" (page 13)

• CARB Holds Workshop on Control of Combustion Chamber Deposits in Gasoline Engines (page 23)

• CARB Approves Update to the Emissions Inventory for Small, Off-Road Engines (page 31)

• CARB Delays Tier 2 Standards for Small Engines and Relaxes Standards for Non-Handheld Equipment (page 34)

• CARB Scientific Review Panel on Toxics Hears No Disagreement from Researchers that Diesel Exhaust Should Be Listed as a Toxic Air Contaminant (page 45)

• CARB Requests Production Data on Alternative-Fuel Vehicles (page 56)

• CARB Revises Cost Limit for High-Priced Warranted Automotive Parts (page 57)

• Legislative Update AB 1368 and SB 1857 Amended to Propose New NOx Emission Reduction Program (page 58)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 73)

May 1998 – [Top Page]

• Analysis of 1996-97 Air Quality Data Shows El Ni¤o Hastened Improvement in the South Coast Air Basin (page 2)

• CARB Holds Series of Public Consultation Meetings on Possible Changes to "Cleaner-Burning Gasoline" Regulations (page 21)

• I/M Review Committee Reaches Decision on Mitigation Measures; Low-Income Assistance Program Is In Jeopardy (page 31)

• CARB Announces Resumption of Roadside Smoke Inspections, and Commencement of Fleet Self-Inspection Program (page 41)

• CARB Approves Amendments to Heavy-Duty Vehicle Regulations (page 42)

• CARB Holds Meeting to Discuss Resolution of Problems Associated with Bootless-Nozzle-Type Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems (page 50)

• CARB Announces Workshop to Consider Regulations for Off-Road Spark Ignition Engines ò 25 hp (page 55)

• CARB Holds Workshop on Administrative Hearings for Heavy-Duty Smoke Violations and Vehicle Recalls (page 56)

• Legislative Update I/M "Mitigation Measures" Added to AB 2311; SB 2181 Amended to Create Advisory Committee to Analyze Effectiveness of Vehicle Repair Industry (page 59)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 76)

June 1998 – [Top Page]

• CARB Holds Additional "Consultation Meetings" on Possible Changes to Cleaner-Burning Gasoline Regulations (page 1)

• CARB Delays Decision on Proposed Modifications to CARB's Stage II Certification and Test Procedures for Vapor Recovery Systems (page 9)

• CARB Staff Holds Workshop Regarding Standards for Large Spark-Ignited Engines Used in Off-Road Mobile Source Applications (page 13)

• CARB Holds Second Workshop on Proposed Test Method Updates for Olefins and Distillation Temperature (page 19)

• Correction to Ambient CO Data in Last Month's Summary of Air Quality Trends (page 19)

• Legislative Update Several CARB-Related Bills Now Dead (page 23)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 38)

July 1998 – [Top Page]

• CARB Releases Draft Staff Report and Proposed Regulatory Language for LEV II Program with Few Changes (page 2)

• CARB Holds Second Workshop on Changes to Cleaner-Burning Gasoline Regulations Staff Proposal Appears to Have Little Support (page 6)

• CARB Holds Second Workshop on Combustion Chamber Deposits Staff Moving Forward with Changes to Additive Regulations (page 14)

• CARB to Consider Proposal to Identify Diesel Exhaust as a Toxic Air Contaminant at July Board Hearing (page 20)

• CARB Staff Proposes New Standards for On-Road Motorcycles at Workshop Eventual Standards Would Require Combined HC+NOx Emissions to Approach Current Passenger Car Standards, But Strong Opposition from Motorcycle Dealers Appears Likely to Affect Outcome (page 21)

• CARB ZEV Implementation Committee Plods on as Electric Vehicles Are Demonstrated to be a Bust in California (page 23)

• CARB to Hold Workshop on Proposed Emission Standards for Gasoline-Fueled Spark-Ignited Engines Used in Marine Applications (page 27)

• CARB Releases Inventory Update for Large Spark-Ignited Engines (page 31)

• CARB Announces Workshop on Refueling Spillage Control for Small Off-Road Engines (page 32)

• CARB Staff Delivers Status Report to Board on the Innovative Clean Air Technology (ICAT) Program (page 33)

• CARB Proposes Additional Guidelines for Use of Motor Vehicle Registration Funds (page 34)

• Preliminary Data Indicate Clean-Fuel Outlets Will Not Be Required for 2000 (page 35)

• Legislative Update SB 2198 Now Proposes Fee on Refiners of Oxygenate Blends to Support Groundwater Cleanup (page 36)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 48)

August 1998 – [Top Page]

• CARB Staff Holds Workshop on LEV II Proposal Auto Manufacturers Strenuously Object to Many Aspects of the Staff Proposal (page 2)

• ZEV Status Report to CARB Board Receives Little Attention (page 21)

• Fuel Cell Advisory Panel Presents Status Report to CARB Board on Development of Fuel Cell Technology (page 29)

• CARB Board Hears Testimony on Listing Diesel Exhaust as Toxic Air Contaminant, But Delays Action Pending Legislative Action (page 33)

• CARB Staff Releases Proposed Amendments to California Cleaner-Burning Gasoline Regulations (page 41)

• Third Workshop Held on Combustion Chamber Deposits (page 44)

• CARB Holds EMFACX Workshop Significant Work Remains to Meet the November Board Hearing Target (page 49)

• I/M Review Committee Hears Proposal on Remote Sensing (page 55)

• CARB Staff Proposal for More Stringent Standards for On-Road Motorcycles Discussed at Workshop (page 62)

• CARB Holds "Cost-Effectiveness Meeting" Regarding ORVR/Stage II Compatibility Problems (page 65)

• CARB Staff Holds First Workshop on Gasoline Spark-Ignition Marine Engine Regulations (page 74)

• Legislative Update Amendments to SB 1083 Would Prohibit CARB from Identifying Diesel Exhaust as a Toxic Air Contaminant (page 84)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 97)

September 1998 – [Top Page]

• After Nine Years of Debate, CARB Votes to Identify Diesel Particulate Matter as a Toxic Air Contaminant (page 2)

• CARB Approves Changes to Non-ORVR-Related Certification and Test Procedures for Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems (page 6)

• CARB Votes to Exempt CO Attainment Areas From Winter Fuel Requirements, But Denies Staff's Proposal to Raise Oxygen Cap on Cleaner Burning Gasoline (page 8)

• CARB Holds Workshop to Discuss Proposed Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Program (page 13)

• CARB Workshop on Emissions Inventory Reconciliation Finds Problems with the Inventory and Limitations to the Inventory Analysis Techniques (page 22)

• CARB Holds Workshop to Discuss Proposed Changes to PM Size Fractions and Speciation Profiles (page 26)

• CARB Staff Holds Workshops on Portable Equipment Registration Program (page 28)

• Legislative Update Numerous Bills Are Now on Governor's Desk (page 32)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 47)

October 1998 – [Top Page]

• Dunlap to Step Down as Chair of the California Air Resources Board (page 2)

• CARB Staff Releases LEV II Proposal Zero Evaporative Emission Standard and Proposed Running Loss and Refueling Standards Dropped, Otherwise Few Changes (page 2)

• CARB Adopts Changes to the Gasoline Deposit Control Additive Regulation (page 10)

• CARB Approves New Procedures for Adjudicatory Hearings Under Which CARB Employees Serve as Hearing Officers to Consider Disputes Between CARB Staff and Regulated Parties (page 12)

• CARB to Consider Regulations for Large Spark-Ignition Off-Road Engines (page 15)

• CARB Relaxes Proposed Gasoline Spark-Ignition Marine Engine Rule (page 19)

• Proposed Revisions to Organic Gas Speciation Profiles Discussed at CARB Workshop (page 21)

• CARB Proposes Regulations to Certify Aftermarket Parts for Offroad Vehicles, Engines, and Equipment (page 26)

• I/M Review Committee Discusses Smog Check Program Evaluation; Hears More on Remote Sensing (page 28)

• Legislative Update Governor Vetoes NOx Emission Reduction Program and Oxygenate Legislation (page 36)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 43)

November 1998 – [Top Page]

• CARB Adopts Emissions Regulations for Large Spark-Ignited Off-Road Engines Staff Proposes Several Last-Minute Concessions to Win Industry Support (page 3)

• CARB Holds First Meeting of Diesel Risk Management Advisory Committee Staff Makes It Clear That Panel Is Simply a Forum for the Public to Express Their Concerns and CARB Will Draft Reports to Board (page 9)

• California Energy Commission Releases Report Regarding Supply and Cost Impacts of Eliminating MTBE From California Cleaner Burning Gasoline Report Suggests That MTBE Use Could Be Eliminated in Three to Six Years Without Supply Problems or Price Spikes (page 17)

• CARB Holds Workshop Regarding Ethanol Gasoline Blends Staff Finds Increased Ozone-Forming Potential Due Mainly to Higher Evaporative Emissions (page 20)

• CARB Staff Releases Proposed Regulations for Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs, for Board Consideration in December (page 26)

• CARB Staff Makes Further Changes in Proposed Standards for On-Road Motorcycles Following October 7 Workshop Latest Proposal Would Not Require Catalysts on Most Bikes (page 31)

• CARB Issues Staff Report Outlining Revisions to Off-Road Motorcycle Regulations Non-Certified Equipment To Be Allowed To Operate in Areas and During Seasons in Which Ozone Impact Is Minimal (page 40)

• CARB Releases Staff Report for Gasoline Spark-Ignition Marine Engine Regulations Tier 3 Standards More Stringent Than September Proposal (page 42)

• CARB Issues Mail-Out #MSC 98-26, Proposing Certification Procedures for All Aftermarket Parts and Conversions for Off-Road Vehicles, Engines, and Equipment (page 46)

• CARB Holds Workshop in Attempt to Deal with CNG Fuel Composition Problems Staff Encourages "Gaming" of Regulations (page 47)

• CARB To Consider Amending the Motor Vehicle LPG Specs Staff Proposal Would Increase Allowable Levels of Propene and Butane and Heavier Hydrocarbons (page 51)

• CARB To Hold Workshop on the Review of Specifications for Motor Vehicle Fuels, as Directed by Governor Wilson's Executive Order to Perform a Sunset Review of All California Regulations (page 54)

• CARB To Hold Workshop Regarding Economic Incentive Program for Low-Emission Heavy-Duty Engines (page 55)

• CARB Holds Another EMFACX Workshop Model Release Is Delayed Again; Staff Appears To Still Face a Serious Challenge To Finish in Time for February Approval by Board (page 57)

• CARB To Consider Revisions to the Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (page 58)

• CARB Approves Revisions to the Carbon Monoxide SIP (page 61)

• I/M Review Committee Discusses Repair Industry Training and Performance and Considers Smog Check Evaluation (page 62)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 71)

December 1998 – [Top Page]

• LEV II Regulations Adopted Manufacturers Claim Truck Compliance May Not Be Possible (page 2)

• California Energy Commission Staff Holds Workshop to Discuss Removal of MTBE from California Gasoline (page 13)

• CARB Holds Workshop to Discuss Proposed Enhanced Vapor Recovery Program (page 18)

• CARB Holds Workshop on Proposed Amendments to LPG Specs Staff Recommends Retaining Current Interim Limit of 10% Propene (page 26)

• CARB Holds Workshop on Sunset Review of Fuel Regulations

• Little Accomplished (page 28)

• CARB Holds Workshop on Proposed Updates to the Off-Road Refueling Emissions Inventory (page 30)

• CARB Holds Workshop on Economic Incentives for Heavy-Duty Engines (page 33)

• CARB Adopts New Certification Procedures for Aftermarket Parts for Off-Road Vehicles, Engines, and Equipment (page 35)

• I/M Review Committee Continues Floundering as It Considers Smog Check II Program Evaluation Framework and Test Volume Issues BAR Chief Marty Keller Tells Committee He Doesn't Expect to Be Around Much Longer Since Administration Is Changing (page 39)

• Rulemaking Calendar (page 50)