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This bill addresses restrictions on the sale, donation, or transfer of diesel-powered on-track equipment (such as locomotives or rail cars) by public entities after decommissioning. Recognizing the significant health and environmental impacts of diesel emissions, including increased cancer risks, asthma, and greenhouse gas production, the bill prohibits public entities from selling or transferring such equipment for continued use, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include equipment that meets certain United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards (Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4), produces equivalent emissions to those tiers, or has had its diesel engine removed. Before any such transfer, the public entity must authorize the transaction through a public hearing. The bill defines key terms like "continued use" (ongoing operation of the diesel engine), "decommission" (permanently replacing equipment with lower-emission alternatives), and "diesel-powered on-track equipment" (any rail vehicle with a diesel engine). The legislation aims to reduce harmful emissions in communities near rail operations and support California's climate policy goals of reducing carbon emissions and protecting public health.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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