DEQ pauses enforcement of controversial Advanced Clean Trucks Rule

Gov. Kotek cites lack of federal support for transitioning to electric vehicles.

By Nigel Jaquiss

Oregon Journalism Project

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said today it was delaying enforcement of its Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which went into effect Jan. 1.

“Effective immediately, Oregon DEQ will refrain from pursuing enforcement or assessing civil penalties against any manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (Classes 2b–8) who does not meet the specified [zero-emission vehicle] sales…

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