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gCaptain’s full coverage of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) regulation to reduce emissions from harbor craft that operate near California’s coast and the controversy surrounding new mandates.


Thursday, January 9, 2025
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EPA Approves California’s Controversial Harbor Craft Emissions Rule Despite Industry Safety Concerns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the majority of California’s waiver requests for its controversial Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC)

January 9, 2025
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
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After Veto, Maritime Industry Turns to EPA to Reject California’s Controversial Commercial Harbor Craft Rule

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and several maritime labor unions have jointly petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny

October 24, 2024
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Friday, October 4, 2024
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California Governor Vetoes Maritime Safety Bill, Sparking Industry Concern

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 1122, a piece of legislation aimed at enhancing maritime safety and port efficiency in the state. The

October 4, 2024
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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California Maritime Safety Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

California’s maritime industry is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1122 into law, citing crucial safety and operational benefits

September 18, 2024
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Friday, September 6, 2024
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California Passes Bill to Enhance Maritime Safety and Port Efficiency

California’s legislature has approved Assembly Bill 1122, a significant step towards improving mariner safety and port operations stability on the

September 6, 2024
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Opinion: Safeguarding California’s Mariners and Supply Chain

By Mary McMillan California is a vital contributor to America’s status as a leading maritime nation, and the California State Assembly deserves much credit

August 28, 2024
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
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California Senate Committee Passes Bill Improving Safety of Harbor Vessel Emissions Regulation

The California Senate Transportation Committee has unanimously passed AB 1122, a bill ensuring the California Air Resources Board (CARB) cannot mandate the

June 13, 2024
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Monday, April 1, 2024
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California Lawmakers Urge Delay in New Marine Vessel Retrofitting Rule

A group of California lawmakers led by Representative Michelle Steel has written a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom asking him to postpone the enforcement of a

April 1, 2024
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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Opinion: EPA Must Stop Unsafe and Costly California Maritime Mandate

By Jennifer Carpenter California’s maritime sector is essential to America’s role in the global economy and to the supply chain. Yet, a mandate from the

September 18, 2023
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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American Waterways Operators Slams California Emissions Amendments, Citing Safety Concerns for Mariners

California Governor Urged to Address Safety and Viability Issues in Proposed CHC Rule Amendments In a plea to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Jennifer A.

August 24, 2023
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Opinion: Californians Can’t Afford Unachievable Maritime Mandates

By Sly Hunter and Shawn Bennett, As California goes so goes the nation, and how the state regulates its extensive maritime industry has a ripple effect

August 22, 2023
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