Cooperative Agreement Between the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles and the South Coast Air Quality Management District
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The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, in coordination with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, have entered into a cooperative agreement to develop and implement Zero Emissions Infrastructure Plans aimed at advancing clean air goals across port operations. These plans are structured in three distinct phases, each targeting specific port source categories: container terminals and drayage trucks by the end of 2027, non-container terminals, harbor craft, and in-port locomotives by the end of 2028, and ocean-going vessels by the end of 2029. Each phase requires the submission of a draft plan, followed by a 30-day public review period including at least one public meeting, then a revised draft incorporating public feedback, and final adoption by the Board of Harbor Commissioners. The South Coast AQMD must be consulted 30 days prior to draft release and given an additional 30 days to review the draft and public comments before finalization. The agreement mandates annual reporting on implementation progress and requires the ports to reimburse AQMD for the costs of reviewing these plans and reports. Failure to meet any deadline, milestone, or public engagement requirement triggers a financial penalty of $50,000 to $200,000, payable into a Clean Air Mitigation Fund managed by AQMD for state tidelands-compliant environmental projects. The agreement, effective from the date of the last signature through December 31, 2030, also includes an obligation for all parties to continue discussions through spring 2026 on potential enhancements to the framework. While there is no formal procurement or competitive solicitation process, the agreement binds the ports to specific compliance obligations, including CEQA exemptions for planning activities, and imposes strong accountability through financial penalties and public transparency requirements. No construction or infrastructure development is authorized under this agreement; it serves exclusively as a planning and compliance mechanism.
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