| The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach recently passed a truck tariff that will incrementally remove the dirtiest trucks from ports. The tariff will cut air pollution from short-haul trucks working in the harbor by nearly 80 percent within five years. The tariff will gradually limit access to all but the cleanest vehicles. The oldest, dirtiest vehicles will be prohibited beginning in October 2008. By January 2010, 1989-1993 trucks will be banned along with 1994-2003 trucks that have not been retrofitted. By January 2012, all trucks that do not meet the 2007 federal standard will be prohibited from entering the ports. For more information, contact Colleen Callahan at 213-384-5864 or ccallahan@alac.org. |
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