Are you aware of WAIRE (Rule 2305)

and how it will impact your operation?

What is WAIRE?

The Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) Program aims to reduce nitrogen oxide and diesel emissions associated with warehouses, help meet federal standards and improve public health, especially in communities located near warehouses in the South Coast AQMD.

Who Must Comply?

Owners and operators of warehouses that have 100,000 square feet or more of indoor floor space in a single building.

How Does it Work?

Warehouse Operators:

WAIRE is a menu-based point system. Warehouse operators are required to earn a specific number of points every year. This is based on the number of trucks trips made to and from the warehouse each year, with larger trucks such as tractors or tractor-trailers multiplied by 2.

Points can be earned through:

a) completing any combination of actions in the WAIRE menu; or

b) completing actions in an approved, site-specific custom WAIRE Plan; or

c) paying a mitigation fee.

If a warehouse operator earns more points than needed during the compliance period, they can bank extra points for a future year, or transfer points to another warehouse they operate. Operators are required to submit a one-time, Initial Site Information Report about their operations as well as Annual WAIRE Reports that document how they complied during the previous year.

Warehouse Owners:

Warehouse owners are required to submit basic information (Warehouse Operations Notification) about the building and their tenants. Only warehouse operators must earn WAIRE Points, but owners can opt-in if they choose and transfer points to their tenants.

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE VISIT: http://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/compliance/waire-program

How can CAL-LIFT help?

Our goal is to increase the number of points for your warehouse in order to avoid fees and fines by supplying your operation with Zero-Emission Equipment. Whether you need a Zero-Emission Container Handler, Terminal Tractor or Forklift our team of professionals can identify the exact needs for your facility.