LAO AGAIN TELLS LAWMAKERS ARB MUST CRACK DOWN ON DISTRICTS

The Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) is recommending again this year the Legislature pursue legislation requiring the air board to better oversee local air quality districts. But air pollution control officers say they like the degree of oversight they receive now from the board. Better Air Resources Board review of local air districts will help the districts maintain a consistent enforcement policy, states the LAO's biannual legislative recommendations report, released last month. Last month's recommendation marks the second time the LAO...