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Have you received a notice of incomplete renewal from the DMV? Is the DMV holding your vehicle registration for failure to comply with CARB Clean Truck Check / SB 210? CARB and the DMV are now enforcing the Clean Truck Check!

The Clean Truck Check began with initial fleet reporting from October 1 to January 31, 2023; every non-gasoline (diesel and other alternative fuels) vehicle with GVWR greater than 14,000 lbs., was required to be reported to the program. CARB assessed a fee of $30 per vehicle to complete this initial reporting and 2024 annual fees are due presently. Failure to comply will result in the DMV blocking your vehicle registration. ASSOCIATES ENVIRONMENTAL is available to assist in completing the initial reporting.

Clean Truck Check Periodic Compliance Testing has Arrived!

The periodic testing phase of the Clean Truck Check requires all subject vehicles to go through an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) or an Opacity & Visual Inspection (OVI) test based on engine model year. In 2025, each vehicle will need to go through TWO Clean Truck Checks per year. Tests must be submitted within a 90-day window prior to your DMV registration renewal and within a 90-day window prior to six months after your last registration renewal.

Clean Truck Check compliance test results can now be submitted to CARB. If passing results are submitted before October 1, 2024 it satisfies your FIRST Clean Truck Check testing requirement in 2025 and satisfy 2024 testing obligations. It’s like a 2 for 1 deal!

ASSOCIATES ENVIRONMENTAL is available to complete your periodic testing!

More guidance on the Clean Truck Check can be found below:

https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/inspection-and-maintenance-program/hd-im-fact-sheets

If you’d like assistance completing initial reporting, to schedule testing, or have any questions about what the Clean Truck Check may mean for your fleet, please feel free to reach out to ASSOCIATES ENVIRONMENTAL.

Contact one of our Clean Truck Check consultants:

Michael Ortiz • mortiz@associatesenvironmental.com
(949) 943-9670

Emily McHorney • emilym@associatesenvironmental.com
(714) 715-0599

Drew Delaney • ddelaney@associatesenvironmental.com
(949) 322-3739

ASSOCIATES ENVIRONMENTAL IS HIRING!

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A CONSULTANT

Job Description:

Associates Environmental (AE) is a dynamic and growing environmental services firm providing expert consultation to the engineering, construction, manufacturing and agriculture industries. AE is currently seeking applications for a Consultant at our Huntington Beach, California headquarters who is proactive, organized, analytical and has a technical education in engineering, environmental sciences or a closely related field of study. Understanding of and experience with EPA, CARB, SCAQMD, SWRCB, CUPA or DTSC requirements and regulations is preferred. Experience with storm water permitting including QSP/QSD certification or lead/lithium battery recycling is desirable.

Our services include periodic reporting to federal, state and local agencies on behalf of our clients, preparing applications and revisions for environmental permits, conducting facility and equipment inspections, emissions forecasts, dispersion modeling, health effects estimates, greenhouse gas emissions assessments, preparing stormwater pollution prevention plans, preparing hazardous material business plans (including contingency plans) and grant funding applications for low emission vehicles and equipment.

This position offers breadth of opportunities and career development in environmental services consulting. The successful applicant will be required to communicate with or meet with staff from regulatory agencies and AE’s clients as needed to complete assigned projects. Travel to client facilities within Southern California is required and may include travel to facilities outside of California within the USA.

AE maintains an ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS) covering all company activities and the Consultant will be expected to participate in the QMS and comply with policies and procedures related to document control, operations and customer service and improvement.

The Consultant will report to and assist the work of a Lead Consultant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will involve a range of project types related to environmental regulatory compliance. Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Collecting air, water and soil samples at client facilities.

Performing on-site inspections and monitoring tests at client facilities.

Preparing reports for submittal to regulatory agencies.

Preparing applications for equipment, air emissions and industrial wastewater discharge permits.

Preparing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.

Preparing applications for incentive funding for low emission equipment.

Providing accurate, timely and effective responses to customer requests and inquiries.

Engaging in critical thinking regarding work activities and customer engagement.

Performing other duties and taking on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Travel within the USA to client facilities as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, environmental science or a closely related degree.

Minimum 2 years work experience in a related field.

Master of Science degree in engineering, environmental sciences or a closely related degree may substitute for experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to learn project-specific requirements and applicable regulations.

Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Additional Information:

The base salary is dependent upon experience and skill set.

AE encourages all staff to work in-office as much as possible although a laptop will be provided for remote work. Candidates wishing to work from a home or remote office in Northern California will be considered.

Associates Environmental is an Equal Opportunity employer offering excellent opportunity for career advancement and a competitive compensation package, including training and education, holiday pay, medical, vision and life insurance, employer matched 401(k) plan and paid vacation.

To apply, send your resume and salary requirement to: careers@associatesenvironmental.com.

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The current intern position has been filled. Please check back later for additional opportunities.

A HEADS UP FROM ASSOCIATES ENVIRONMENTAL

CARB’s Clean Truck Check Reporting Begins October 1 and Ends December 31, 2023!

Did you know that the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) is retiring the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP)? CARB’s NEW Clean Truck Check, formerly known as the Heavy-Duty Inspections and Maintenance Program (HD I/M), replaces the PSIP with a program that is more analogous to the Smog Check program for passenger vehicles. The Clean Truck Check starts with fleet reporting from October 1 to December 31, 2023; every non-gasoline (diesel and other alternative fuels) vehicle with GVWR greater than 14,000 lbs., is required to be reported to the program. CARB assesses a fee of $30 per vehicle to complete this initial reporting and annually thereafter. Failure to comply may result in citations and DMV blocking vehicle registrations. ASSOCIATES ENVIRONMENTAL is available to assist in completing the initial reporting.

More Clean Truck Check requirements are also coming. From July 2024 to December 2024 each vehicle must go through its first Clean Truck Check. Each vehicle undergoes a Clean Truck Check prior to registration renewal and prior to six months after its last registration renewal. In 2025, each vehicle will begin to go through TWO Clean Truck Checks per year.

More guidance on the Clean Truck Check can be found below:

CLEAN TRUCK CHECK

If you have any questions about what the Clean Truck Check may mean for your fleet, please feel free to reach out to ASSOCIATES ENVIRONMENTAL. The contact information for our consultants appears below.

Drew Delaney, ddelaney@associatesenvironmental.com
(949) 322-3739

Jennifer Fieber, jfieber@associatesenvrionemtnal.com
(714) 916-4996

Ricardo Flores, rflores@associatesenvironmental.com
(562) 652-4727

Emily McHorney, emilym@associatesenvironmental.com
(714) 715-0599

Michael Ortiz, mortiz@associatesenvironmental.com
(949) 943-9670

Richard Carlson, rcarlson@associatesenvironmental.com
(714) 496-3766

Mike Buckantz, mbuck@associatesenvironmental.com
(714) 625-7020

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