CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BRACES FOR ARB OFF-ROAD DIESEL PM RULES

Construction and other industries that use heavy-duty diesel off-road vehicles are bracing for a forthcoming air board regulatory proposal to reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions from these fleets, which may include idling limits, accelerated fleet turnover or installation of best available control technology (BACT). Industry representatives say that if the board imposes compliance deadlines that are too strict, it may cost the state thousands of jobs and give national and international companies a significant advantage over state businesses. But air...