Friday, August 31, 2012

Port of Oakland truckers faced emissions inspections this week

Port of Oakland truckers faced random emission inspections this week from the California Air Resources Board. The agency was spot-checking diesel emissions on trucks accessing the port's docks.

The checks are part of the agency's "Gear Up for Clean Truck Month," an enforcement project that involves multiple organizations. Through the action, more than 6,000 inspections were performed on commercial diesel vehicles throughout the state, with 700 violations issued. Violators face fines between $300 and $1,800, and include mandatory enrollment in an air pollution emissions course.

"It is at some level part of the regular checks we do," said Beth White, manager of bus and truck regulation at the Air Resources Board. "We all want to breath clean air, and that is why we are here."

State emissions standards have become stricter in recent years. By the end of 2012, any truck with an engine built prior to 2007 must be equipped with a diesel filter that will reduce certain kinds of emissions by more than 80 percent. By 2023, all trucks that traverse port property must have engines built in 2010 or later.

For more of the Mercury News story: mercurynews.com

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