GCCA has joined a coalition of over 150 organizations in opposition to the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Port Indirect Source Rule (ISR). In a letter addressed to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, the group highlighted the potential negative impacts of the ISR on the goods movement industry, the regional economy, and jobs at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
The letter emphasized that while the coalition supports efforts to reduce emissions, the proposed ISR would fail to achieve meaningful air quality improvements and instead would create significant harm by diverting cargo to other ports and undermining the regional economy. The letter advocates for a more practical approach, focusing on the development of infrastructure to support zero-emission equipment, which would enable the ports to reduce emissions without damaging the supply chain or job markets.
GCCA urges a balanced regulatory approach that supports environmental goals without jeopardizing economic growth or the viability of critical industries such as cold chain logistics. GCCA stands with other organizations in calling for an infrastructure-focused solution that prioritizes both economic sustainability and environmental progress.
