Organic waste: manure management: interagency task force: project approval.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill directs the California Department of Food and Agriculture to establish an interagency task force to evaluate alternative manure management practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from dairy and livestock operations. The task force will coordinate scenario modeling, assess impacts on groundwater and sustainability goals, and facilitate data sharing. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to develop a streamlined approval process for new projects managing manure through composting or off-site sales, ensuring efficient and effective manure management practices.
Key provisions
- Creates an interagency task force to evaluate alternative manure management practices.
- Requires the task force to coordinate scenario modeling and assess impacts on sustainability goals.
- Mandates the Department of Food and Agriculture to establish a streamlined approval process for manure management projects.
- Directs the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to assist with the approval process.
- Requires the task force to include representatives from various state agencies and external experts.
- Authorizes the state board to incorporate task force findings into planning documents.
- Addresses methane emissions reduction regulations and financial mechanisms.
- Establishes a pilot financial mechanism for dairy biomethane projects.
Who is affected
- Dairy and livestock producers
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