Solid waste: methane reduction: working group.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a working group within the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to study alternative methods for reducing methane emissions from landfills in California. The group will assess the feasibility and value of different approaches, including evaluating existing programs and considering models like the one in Oslo, Norway. The working group’s recommendations are due to the Director by January 1, 2029, with the section itself set to expire on January 1, 2030.
Key provisions
- Establishes a working group within the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
- The working group will study alternative methane reduction methods.
- The group will evaluate existing waste disposal programs and carbon capture components.
- The group will consider the state’s waste management priorities.
- The working group’s findings and recommendations are due by January 1, 2029.
Who is affected
- Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
- Landfill operators
- California residents
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on methane reduction from landfills, building on existing legislation like SB 54 and SB 1383.
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