The warehouse industry in Southern California is pushing back against a proposed emissions rule that would make operators of distribution centers responsible for pollutants generated by trucks going into and out of their facilities.
The “indirect source” rule drafted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is one of the first environmental regulations in the country to take aim at the massive growth in warehouse development tied to e-commerce.
If approved — the AQMD Board is expected to vote on the proposal this spring — the rule would require warehouse operators to either take steps to reduce emissions, such as transition to electric trucks, or pay a fee to the air quality agency.
