ARB BEEFS UP BORDER TRUCK INSPECTIONS AS BACKSTOP FOR SHAKY LAW

Based on doubts about the legality of a 2004 state law, air board officials plan to beef up inspections of trucks entering California from Mexico through the enforcement of state emission standards at several key locations. Officials believe this step is critical to help mitigate expected air pollution increases from Mexico trucks when they are given full access to U.S. roads under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The Air Resources Board's action is based, in part, on the...