The California Energy Commission on Aug. 17 adopted regulations for its Replacement Tire Efficiency Program and certified the program’s final environmental impact report, closing a long-running rulemaking that will set statewide standards for replacement tires sold in California.
The commission’s action came at its Aug. 17, 2026 business meeting, according to the CEC item 9 packet. The staff materials say the program will phase in compliance dates beginning in 2029.
The same materials say CEC staff estimated the rules could save consumers about $153 to $207 per vehicle and were intended to improve tire efficiency, with related implications for vehicle efficiency and air quality. The staff report also says the commission certified the final EIR as part of the adoption package.
The adoption follows earlier rulemaking steps, including a notice of proposed action, a draft environmental impact report and a July public comment period on amended text, according to the meeting packet.
The rulemaking record will next go to the Office of Administrative Law, the staff materials say.
