Studies have consistently shown larger rates of athsma, cancer and heart problems in the communities surrounding the ports that are hubs for pollution-spewing trucks, terminal equipment and ships.
Now, a proposal called the Ports Indirect Source Rule No. 2304 is generating discussion and recently was the topic of a four-hour California State Assembly’s Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement in San Pedro.
Opponents have sounded the alarm over the proposal that they believe will curtail the economic benefits the ports provide and impact jobs. In an Aug. 25 letter, a coalition of a shipping, transportation and business interests have urged both Los Angeles and Long Beach mayors to oppose the proposal that is still undergoing a draft process but could be voted on by the regional air quality board in early 2024.
The AQMD disputes much of the criticism coming their way over the proposed rule, noting that it is still a work in progress and has not been finalized. “My point is, what more are you going to squeeze out of us and our stakeholders?” Cordero said, adding that the technology often is simply not yet available.,” Cordero said. “I’d ask for patience , to give us a couple more years.”
Mogharabi of the AQMD said in his written comments that the rule is being designed to curb emissions, adding that “The L.A. region has the worst smog levels in the country. We estimate that there are over 1,600 premature deaths annually as a result of poor air quality in our region.”
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