California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: scoping plan.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill updates the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 by requiring the State Air Resources Board to include greenhouse gas emissions from wildlands and forest fires in its scoping plan. The plan must be updated every five years and considers a range of factors, including potential costs, benefits, and impacts on small businesses. It also directs the board to consult with various state agencies and hold public workshops, prioritizing regions with significant air pollution exposure and vulnerable communities.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Air Resources Board to include emissions from wildlands and forest fires in the scoping plan.
- Mandates updates to the scoping plan at least every five years.
- Directs the board to consider the relative contribution of each source to statewide emissions.
- Requires the board to evaluate the plan's potential costs and benefits.
- Instructs the board to consult with relevant state agencies.
- Calls for public workshops with a focus on areas with high air pollution and vulnerable communities.
- Requires consideration of voluntary emissions reduction actions like carbon sequestration.
- Specifies the need for a de minimis threshold for emissions reduction requirements.
Who is affected
- State Air Resources Board
- State Agencies
- Businesses (particularly small businesses)
- California Residents
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