Transportation fuels: gasoline specifications: air pollution.
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Two Thirds
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No
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Utilities and Energy
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Overview
This bill updates the process for evaluating gasoline specifications in California, aiming to ensure a reliable and affordable supply of transportation fuels. It requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to submit a triennial assessment to the Legislature, evaluating the impact of alternative gasoline specifications. The assessment must also recommend a strategy for facilitating the sale of such gasoline, potentially including a fee to mitigate emissions and protect consumers. Furthermore, the bill modifies the process for granting variances from gasoline specifications, prioritizing consumer protection and aligning it with accelerated light-duty vehicle replacement programs.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to submit a triennial assessment on gasoline specifications.
- Mandates the assessment evaluate the cost and supply impacts of alternative gasoline specifications.
- Recommends a strategy for facilitating the sale of alternative gasoline specifications, potentially including a fee.
- Modifies the variance process for gasoline specifications to prioritize consumer protection.
- Directs the commission to adopt regulations for the variance process.
- Shifts revenue from the High Polluter Repair or Removal Account to fund accelerated replacement of older light-duty vehicles.
- Expands the scope of the assessment to include westwide gasoline specifications.
- Requires the commission to consider the impacts of oil and gas extraction and refining as outlined by the State Air Resources Board.
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