The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the majority of California’s waiver requests for its controversial Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) rule, marking a significant shift in maritime emissions regulations despite…
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After Veto, Maritime Industry Turns to EPA to Reject California’s Controversial Commercial Harbor Craft Rule
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and several maritime labor unions have jointly petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny California’s request for a Clean Air Act waiver, which…
California Governor Vetoes Maritime Safety Bill, Sparking Industry Concern
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 1122, a piece of legislation aimed at enhancing maritime safety and port efficiency in the state. The bill, which passed almost unanimously…
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California Maritime Safety Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
California’s maritime industry is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1122 into law, citing crucial safety and operational benefits for the state’s ports and mariners. The bill,…
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California Passes Bill to Enhance Maritime Safety and Port Efficiency
California’s legislature has approved Assembly Bill 1122, a significant step towards improving mariner safety and port operations stability on the state’s waterways. The bill, led by Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains…
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Opinion: Safeguarding California’s Mariners and Supply Chain
By Mary McMillan California is a vital contributor to America’s status as a leading maritime nation, and the California State Assembly deserves much credit for recently passing HR 103, a…
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California Senate Committee Passes Bill Improving Safety of Harbor Vessel Emissions Regulation
The California Senate Transportation Committee has unanimously passed AB 1122, a bill ensuring the California Air Resources Board (CARB) cannot mandate the installation of potentially dangerous equipment like Diesel Particulate…
California Lawmakers Urge Delay in New Marine Vessel Retrofitting Rule
A group of California lawmakers led by Representative Michelle Steel has written a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom asking him to postpone the enforcement of a new marine vessel retrofitting…
https://gcaptain.com/california-lawmakers-urge-delay-in-new-marine-vessel-retrofitting-rule/
Opinion: EPA Must Stop Unsafe and Costly California Maritime Mandate
By Jennifer Carpenter California’s maritime sector is essential to America’s role in the global economy and to the supply chain. Yet, a mandate from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has…
https://gcaptain.com/opinion-epa-must-stop-unsafe-and-costly-california-maritime-mandate/