AB 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Meeting
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is hosting a public meeting for the Assembly Bill (AB) 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (Committee). The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District (Rec Center) 556 Milo Avenue, Buttonwillow, CA 93206 *The Recreation Center is located on the left side at the corner of Milo Street.
A community tour will occur prior to this meeting at 10:30 AM, starting at the Centro Hispano Lamont Church and ending at the Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District. The tour will include discussion with community members and community groups on air quality concerns and opportunities in the region.
Meeting Recording
MEMBERS ATTENDING REMOTELY (as of 9/28/2026)
- Martha Dina Argüello
- Jeffrey Sanchez
- Catherine Baltazar
Meeting Materials
CARB Committee Meeting Slides:
REFERENCE MATERIALS
- 8-16-24 Committee Recommendations for CCUS and DAC (//ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/EJAC%20CCUS%20and%20DAC%20Resolution%20Language.pdf)
- 2-1-26 Executive Officer Presentation (//ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/board/books/2026/022626/26-1-2pres.pdf)to the Board on CARB's 2026 Priorities (//ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/board/books/2026/022626/26-1-2memo.pdf)
Agenda Item 6:
- Please refer to CARB slide #11 for the flow diagram
- CARB's Regulatory Process: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/capp/cst/regulatory-process (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A//ww2.arb.ca.gov/capp/cst/regulatory-process&data=05%7C02%7CAshley.Georgiou%40arb.ca.gov%7Cc3fd734d18e748a743c408df135155a7%7C9de5aaee778840b1a438c0ccc98c87cc%7C0%7C0%7C639250912243353114%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MEtJAMcihc6w2U33YvRDVFXO3B05ZsOYop4/O5NwBmE%3D&reserved=0)
Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome and Roll Call
Call to order and Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (Committee) roll call from meeting facilitator, Leading Resources Inc. (LRI).
LRI to provide meeting logistics, including an overview of the meeting agenda.
2. Introductions and Opening Remarks
Welcome from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
3. Housekeeping
Conduct a continuation of the Committee onboarding process.
4. Committee Input on Co-Chair Selection Criteria
Committee to share input on Co-Chair selection criteria.
5. CARB Presentation on 2026 Priorities
CARB to share upcoming 2026 priorities relevant to the Committee’s Assembly Bill (AB) 32 scope.
Committee Questions and Answers on CARB priorities.
6. CARB Overview of the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Role within a Regulatory Process
CARB to provide a high-level primer of the regulatory process to build the Committee’s understanding and awareness of requirements and its role.
Committee Questions and Answers on the CARB presentation.
7. Community Reflections on Senate Bill 905: Carbon Capture, Removal, Utilization, and Storage
Community perspectives on Senate Bill (SB) 905 and Carbon Capture, Removal, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), focusing on needs and building on the outcomes from the morning environmental justice tour.
Committee discussion and Questions and Answers on the CCEJN presentation.
8. Public Comment
LRI to open the public comment period on SB 905 and CCUS.
Break
9. Public Comment
LRI to open the public comment period for general topics.
10. CARB Announcements
CARB to provide reminders of upcoming meetings and events as they relate to
AB 32 program implementation.
11. Next Steps and Closing Remarks
Committee to discuss next steps and close the meeting with a few remarks.
LRI to adjourn discussion.