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Biden Admin Weighs California’s Latest Green Gambit That Could Set Off Chain Reaction Of Economic Pain
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The Biden administration is considering allowing California to implement a rule that would ban the use of locomotives more than 23 years old unless they run on zero-emissions technology. The rule, passed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in April 2023, would take effect in 2030. Critics argue that the rule would disrupt supply chains, increase costs for consumers, and have a ripple effect across the country. The EPA must give permission for CARB to enact the regulation. Many trade groups, lawmakers, and policy experts believe the Biden administration should reject CARB's request. The rule could impact a large number of locomotives, and the lack of dependable, affordable zero-emissions technology is a concern. If the EPA approves the waiver, other states could opt-in and replicate the regulation, leading to significant costs and disruptions in the flow of goods. Labor unions and trade groups have expressed opposition to the rule, citing potential disruptions in the supply chain and increased costs for manufacturers and shippers. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin and 11 Republican Senators have also expressed concern about the rule's implications. CARB downplays criticisms and argues that railroad companies have failed to invest in cleaner locomotives. The EPA has not yet commented on the matter.
#BidenAdministration #California #Locomotives #Carb #Epa #SupplyChains #TradeGroups #PolicyExperts #ZeroemissionsTechnology #Costs #Disruptions #LaborUnions #Manufacturers #Shippers #SenatorJoeManchin
https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2024/04/23/biden-admin-weighs-californias-latest-green-gambit-that-could-set-off-chain-reaction-of-economic-pain/
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The Biden administration is considering allowing California to implement a rule that would ban the use of locomotives more than 23 years old unless they run on zero-emissions technology. The rule, passed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in April 2023, would take effect in 2030. Critics argue that the rule would disrupt supply chains, increase costs for consumers, and have a ripple effect across the country. The EPA must give permission for CARB to enact the regulation. Many trade groups, lawmakers, and policy experts believe the Biden administration should reject CARB's request. The rule could impact a large number of locomotives, and the lack of dependable, affordable zero-emissions technology is a concern. If the EPA approves the waiver, other states could opt-in and replicate the regulation, leading to significant costs and disruptions in the flow of goods. Labor unions and trade groups have expressed opposition to the rule, citing potential disruptions in the supply chain and increased costs for manufacturers and shippers. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin and 11 Republican Senators have also expressed concern about the rule's implications. CARB downplays criticisms and argues that railroad companies have failed to invest in cleaner locomotives. The EPA has not yet commented on the matter.
#BidenAdministration #California #Locomotives #Carb #Epa #SupplyChains #TradeGroups #PolicyExperts #ZeroemissionsTechnology #Costs #Disruptions #LaborUnions #Manufacturers #Shippers #SenatorJoeManchin
https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2024/04/23/biden-admin-weighs-californias-latest-green-gambit-that-could-set-off-chain-reaction-of-economic-pain/