In anticipation of a Donald Trump presidency, California regulators have withdrawn four waiver requests from the EPA regarding emissions standards, including one aimed at phasing out diesel-powered trucks and buses by 2036. This move marks an early victory for Trump as he takes office against California's ongoing environmental regulations. Despite the setbacks on diesel regulations, California's commitment to improving air quality continues, as efforts to phase out gas-powered cars by 2035 remain unaffected following the EPA's approval of that initiative.
The withdrawal of California's requests to phase out diesel trucks represents a response to anticipated federal resistance under a Trump administration that has historically opposed state-level emissions initiatives.
California Air Resources Board's chair, Liane Randolph, expressed disappointment about the inability of U.S. EPA to act on the requests, underscoring the challenges posed by the incoming administration.
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