FINGER-POINTING FOLLOWS ARB PORTABLE ENGINE NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT

A draft air board report that finds about 15,000-20,000 portable engines in the state are unpermitted, in violation of local rules, may spur officials to seek a tougher state oversight program and more funding for local air districts to enforce their rules. Programs to regulate and apply emission standards to portable engines have been dogged by problems for years, with leading air district officials criticizing state efforts and construction and energy companies complaining about confusing provisions and significant compliance costs...