STAKEHOLDERS PLAN PHASED LEGISLATION TO FUND AIR PROGRAMS

While stakeholders are still trying to craft a legislative measure this month to tweak and provide additional funds for various air board-administered emission reduction programs, more funding proposals for broader vehicle and stationary source emission reductions are expected in future years, sources said. More controversial fees to fund grant programs to reduce engine emissions -- such as extra charges for fuel bought or vehicle miles traveled -- will not be considered this year, according to a source. Earlier this year,...