But the fate of the sweeping rule that would require construction equipment to have their engines retrofitted with filters or replaced entirely will have to wait another two months.

The California Air Resources Board on May 25 delayed a vote on the rule until July 26. The board received a significant amount of testimony and had a packed crowd at its meeting in San Diego, and decided to provide more time for public input, a spokeswoman said.

Board staff members say the rule would reduce harmful toxic soot from construction equipment engines by 70 percent, dramatically improving public health.

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