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Recent air-quality coverage from Shasta County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The board revised a previously approved $4.25 AB 2766 increase after staff said the DMV would round it down to $4 unless the district adopted a whole-dollar amount.
The commission took final action on a statewide tire efficiency program that will phase in starting in 2029, with stricter standards set for 2033.
The California Energy Commission approved statewide replacement-tire efficiency regulations and certified the final environmental impact report at its Aug. 17 business meeting.
The commission approved the statewide Replacement Tire Efficiency Program at its Aug. 17 business meeting, setting phased standards and reporting requirements for replacement tires sold in California.
The board approved Resolution 26-8, sending most of the state’s AQIP funding plan to CORE and setting a July workshop and fall rollout timeline.
The industry group said it had opposed the Clean Truck Transparency Act but moved to neutral after changes in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.
The board voted 4-1 to increase the vehicle registration fee from $3 to $4.25 and then unanimously approved the air district’s next budget.
The measure moved forward after sharply divided testimony over board changes, transparency rules and concerns about permitting delays and unfunded mandates.
