WORCESTER, Mass. - Massachusetts' Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs secretary confirms to Spectrum News 1 she did receive a letter from state legislators. It calls for a two-year delay in implementing rules that will essentially phase out diesel fuel trucks in the state.

Spectrum News 1 reported on the letter sent to Gov. Maura Healey and Secretary Rebecca Tepper Tuesday. To clarify a statement made by a state representative, people will still be able to buy a diesel-fueled vehicle out of state and have it registered in the state.

Lawmakers said the Advanced Clean Truck and Heavy-Duty Omnibus rules harm a wide variety of industries within the public and private sectors.

"We did get the letter, I think maybe yesterday or the day before and we are looking at it,” said Tepper. “You know, it's very important that we reduce emissions, but it's also important that we do it right. So, we'll be looking at the letter and considering it. We're confident that this rule is going to be a good rule, but we do have to make sure that the way it's being implemented is right and that we have the vehicles available to do it right."

The state said the new regulations would not require dealers to sell a certain amount of electric vehicles but would require manufacturers to make a certain amount available.

Massachusetts is set to implement the rules on Jan. 1.