CARB Floats Zero-Emission Rules For Small Off-Road Engines Starting In 2024

California air board officials are proposing rules -- already opposed by industry -- to require new small off-road engines (SORE) used in lawn, gardening and other outdoor equipment to have zero emissions beginning in 2024, only days after the enactment of a state law aimed at compelling the board to advance the rulemaking. The new law “was carefully constructed not to interfere with our ongoing rulemaking. Rather, it serves as a backstop to ensure we follow through on our existing...