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David Valadao: “The state of California has adopted a regulation targeting…”

Featuring: David Valadao, Republican | U.S. House, California, District 22

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Congressman Valadao questions Secretary Buttigieg on California Rail Policy

Published | Video Starts at 00:05

Thank you, secretary, for your time today. I really appreciate you taking some time to be with us today. Mister Secretary. The state of California has adopted a regulation targeting emissions of locomotives, and they are seeking authorization from EPA to begin enforcing that regulation. The regulation requires that railroads operating in California must quickly begin adopting zero emission technology for locomotives. Technology that is currently not commercially available, the EPA authorizes. (00:05–00:14)

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Asserts that California has adopted a regulation targeting locomotive emissions and is seeking EPA authorization.

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