CERTIFICATION POTENTIAL NEW HURDLE IN DISPUTED ARB LAWN MOWER REG

Manufacturers of lawn and garden equipment subject to a new California emission regulation are urging air board staff to help companies comply with critical engine certification procedures or face potential compliance problems with the rules. Special guidance documents are being drafted by board staff to accommodate the industry, with workshops expected to be held soon. The Air Resources Board's small off-road engine (SORE) regulation was approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) just last week, nearly one full year...