A white paper is making its way around the waterfront, in which some Port staff argue against establishing the "Best Available Control Technology" requirement to meet overdue Clean Air Action Plan goals - that's a wonky way of saying they're opposed to using proven, tried-and-true methods as the real standard to reduce deadly diesel pollution.

In fact, as a tribute to those who argue for short-sighted, less-than-the-best band-aid fix, The Road brings you today's "Worst Available Control Technology" truck to remind harbor commissioners that San Pedro Bay residents are counting on you to mandate the strongest possible equipment and technologies.

2008 Truck Circa 2012?