California regulators are developing new air quality rules targeting warehouses, ports, and railyards after losing federal authority to set stricter vehicle emission standards. The proposed regulations would hold these logistics facilities accountable for pollution from the trucks and ships they attract to their operations.
The rules aim to reduce harmful emissions in communities surrounding these industrial facilities, which are often located in lower-income areas that bear disproportionate pollution burdens. These logistics hubs concentrate heavy-duty vehicle traffic and maritime operations that contribute significantly to local air quality problems.