GROUP SEEKS IMPROVEMENTS TO AIR BOARD SCRAPPAGE PROGRAM

An environmental and industry group coalition is calling on the air board to develop better statewide coordination among the varying air districts that implement the voluntary accelerated vehicle retirement (VAVR), or scrappage programs. The controversy is significant because it may spark substantial changes to the program, which some stakeholders believe is a good way to achieve emission reductions, and others argue may not be a cost-effective way to spend public funding. The Air Resources Board March 20 held a public...