LONG BEACH, CA – Mike Jacob, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), issued the following statement following today’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Board meeting…

Southern California’s business, labor, and community leaders are uniting behind the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach’s Cooperative Agreement with SCAQMD. This balanced, results-driven plan builds on decades of clean air progress and collaboration. Join us on November 7 to show your support for a cleaner, competitive future for our ports and communities.

The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) applauds the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for moving forward with a Cooperative Agreement alongside the Ports and Cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach. This collaborative approach replaces the previously proposed Indirect Source Rule (ISR), aiming for enhanced emissions reductions through voluntary, consensus-driven efforts. PMSA highlights the success of this model in achieving significant air quality improvements without resorting to burdensome regulations.

SCAQMD delays Ports ISR rulemaking for 45 days as Ports LA & LB push for a voluntary, collaborative path to cleaner air—45-day negotiation window ends Sept 18.

Despite strong opposition, AQMD moves forward with a rebranded "Ports Infrastructure Rule" aimed at regulating port operations. Learn more about the impact of this rule and the upcoming community workshop in our latest update.

Despite strong opposition, AQMD moves forward with a rebranded "Ports Infrastructure Rule" aimed at regulating port operations. Learn more about the impact of this rule and the upcoming community workshop in our latest update.