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EPA’s Proposed Truck Rule Delays Justice for Freight-Impacted Communities

Union of Concerned Scientists

And if EPA finalized Option 2, nearly 30 percent of trucks sold 2027-2029 could be no better than today’s best-forming (but still dirty) diesel trucks! While the agency proposes to give credit to such trucks, acknowledging “the zero-tailpipe emissions performance of these technologies,” they have not set any targets based on this performance.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

Law Columbia

Clean Air Act appropriating $2.25 billion for a competitive grant and rebate program for the purpose of “purchas[ing] or install[ing] zero-emissions port equipment or technology” at ports. The funding is set to remain available until September 30, 2029. Clean Air Act. Second, $11.97

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Trump 2.0, Day One: Considerations for Cities and Community Partners

Law Columbia

The EO also refers to waivers granted to California under Section 209 of the Clean Air Act for its own Advanced Clean Cars II rule that aims to phase out new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The EPA and NHTSA rulemakings are completed, as is Californias Section 209 waiver for Advanced Clean Cars II. Paris targets.