Definitions for "California Air Resources Board"
A state agency charged with regulating air quality in California. Air quality regulations established by CARB are often stricter than those set by the federal government.
the state of California agency responsible for air pollution control
CARB is the air pollution control agency for the State of California. CARB develops regulations for certain types of sources in the State, but individual air districts (such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District or Solvents Council, American Chemistry Council Febrauary 2000 SCAQMD) have authority to set regulations for other types of sources within their boundaries.