CARB SB 253 & SB 261 Workshop: The Critical Points Summarized

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CARB SB 253 & SB 261 Workshop: The Critical Points Summarized

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a 4-hour virtual workshop on August 21st, outlining proposed updates to the compliance requirements of SB 253 and SB 261. These changes will significantly shape how companies prepare for compliance. This post shares the most important takeaways from CARB’s proposed guidance, including:

  1. Climate Scenario Analysis (CSA) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory requirements diminished for SB 261

  2. Updated timelines for SB 261 and SB 253

  3. New fee requirements

  4. “Doing Business in California” still undefined

This article concludes with a legal update on the status of pending lawsuits related to SB 253 and SB 261 – covering the likelihood of the rules passing court challenges, potential changes, and the possible penalties under phased compliance.

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SB 261 Compliance Countdown: What California Businesses Must Do Now

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SB 261 Compliance Countdown: What California Businesses Must Do Now

With the first SB 261 reports due by January 1, 2026, it is key that businesses understand the bill’s compliance requirements to prepare effectively. The easy-to-follow roadmap in this article will help companies put an actionable plan into place to prepare for compliance and meet the upcoming deadline.

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What You Need To Know About California's Zero-Emission Forklift Regulation

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What You Need To Know About California's Zero-Emission Forklift Regulation

California’s new Zero-Emission Forklift (ZEF) Regulation will phase out and restrict new purchases of Large Spark-Ignition (LSI) Forklifts in an effort to improve air quality by reducing GHG emissions, NOx emissions, and other pollutants. Read this article for compliance deadlines, applicability, and phase-out schedules.

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