Board Member Report: October 23, 2023
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Please see below for upcoming public events for the week of October 23, 2023.
Public Workgroup on Assembly Bill 680 Workforce Policy Updates: On October 24 via remote access, CARB will host a public workgroup to discuss the workforce standards that will be included in the update to the Funding Guidelines for Agencies that Administer California Climate Investments in accordance with Assembly Bill 680 (AB 680). The public will have the opportunity to learn more about the workforce requirements outlined in AB 680 and to provide feedback on potential implementation approaches.
Public Workshop on Omnibus Regulation Projects: On October 24 via remote access, CARB will host a public workshop to discuss approaches to offsetting legacy engine emissions using projects targeted in overburdened communities, per the provisions in the Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus Regulation. The public will have the opportunity to pose questions and provide input.
Planning, Clean Mobility in Schools, and Sustainable Transportation Equity Project Question-And-Answer Session: On October 24 via remote access, CARB will host a question-and-answer session regarding the Full Phase of the Planning and Capacity Building, Clean Mobility in Schools, and Sustainable Transportation Equity Project request for applications. This will be the second of two sessions where CARB staff will respond to applicant questions regarding eligibility requirements, application components, and the general application process.
Board Meeting: On October 26 in Sacramento and via webcast, the Board will hear the following agenda items: 1) proposed adoption of the Sacramento Region Ozone State Implementation Plan; 2) proposed adoption of the California Smog Check Contingency Measure for the State Implementation Plan; 3) proposed amendment to the Small Containers of Automotive Refrigerant Regulation; and 4) updates on the Assembly Bill 617 Community Air Protection Program Statewide Strategy (Blueprint 2.0) and on the Community Air Protection Incentive Guidelines.