Zach Miller of Trucking Association supports 561-A and 562, opposes 11-A
Miller says the complaint program has become a profitable cottage industry while businesses face stacked citations and delayed notice. He supports 561-A's recognition of refrigeration and loading equipment, supports 562 and 869-A, and opposes 11-A's penalty increase.
Good afternoon, Chair Gennaro, Councilmember Epstein.
Don't break the thing.
I think I already did.
I'm Vice President of Affairs for the Trucking Association of New York.
We submitted detailed written comments.
I'll highlight our priorities.
Our industry does not condone unnecessary.
Eileen Taney did not oppose the Citizens Air Complaint Program when it was first enacted, but it has gone off the rails, becoming a profitable
cottage industry for individuals while businesses face stacked citations, delayed notice, barriers to challenge evidence that undermines confidence in enforcement and the ability to change behavior.
Taney strongly supports Intro 561A.
It recognizes necessary equipment operation, including refrigerated units and loading and unloading devices.
Exempts require diesel particulate filter regeneration, which a report can be generated by the vehicle's ECM to prove if it was in regen or if it was not in regen.
And in addition to that, we support Intro 562.
Rental leasing companies should not bear responsibility for conduct they cannot control.
Transfer of liability must be simple, affordable, and operational before penalty.
We support Intro 869A's protections against fraudulent evidence and complaint misconduct.
We oppose Intro 11A's penalty increase at this time.
Advance the reforms first.
Restore accountability and especially due process.
Evaluate the results before increasing penalties.
We look forward to working with the council and the DEP on improvements, and I look forward to your questions.
Thank you, Zach.
I appreciate it.
And Mr.
Zogby, a pleasure to see you again.