SB 237
Oil spill prevention: gasoline specifications: suspension: California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: County of Kern: transportation fuels assessment: coastal resources.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve oil spill prevention and response in California, particularly focusing on gasoline specifications and pipeline safety. It requires the state administrator to publicly post information about applications for financial responsibility certificates, and to periodically review and revise the criteria for determining ‘reasonable worst case’ spill volumes and financial assurances. The bill also mandates that existing idle oil pipelines undergo spike hydrostatic testing before reactivation, and requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to assess the impact of alternative gasoline specifications on the transportation fuels market. Furthermore, it seeks to streamline CEQA compliance for certain County of Kern projects, potentially accelerating development while addressing environmental concerns.
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