California Air Resources Board

Summary 

Would have required the State Lands Commission to conduct, by December 31, 2023, an amortization study of the oil and gas leases in the State in order to determine the market value of these leases and provide recommendations to phase out their oil and gas production. The bill would also have required the State Lands Commission to seek initial negotiations with the lessees for voluntary relinquishment and termination of production associated with those leases and to terminate leases for fair compensation without voluntary relinquishments. Held on suspense in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Summary 

Prohibits the injection of a concentrated carbon dioxide fluid produced by a carbon dioxide capture project or carbon dioxide capture and sequestration project into a Class II well for the purposes of enhanced oil recovery.

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Summary 

Prohibits the development of new oil and gas wells or infrastructure in health protection zones, as defined, except for purposes of public health and safety. The bill requires operators of existing oil and gas wells or infrastructure within health protection zones to undertake specified monitoring, public notice, and nuisance requirements. The bill requires CARB to consult and concur with California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) on leak detection and repair plans for these facilities, adopt regulations as necessary to implement emission detection system standards, and collaborate with CalGEM on public access to emissions detection data.

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Summary 

Would have prohibited the use of well stimulation techniques in oil and gas wells beginning January 1, 2022. The bill would have required California Geologic Energy M​anagement Division CalGEM to adopt a safety regulation for oil and gas facilities including setbacks from sensitive receptors, as defined in statute and as defined by CARB. Was amended to deal with expert witnesses. 

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Summary 

Would have established the Carbon Neutrality Fund to annually pay an incentive payment to vendors of liquid or gaseous fuels that have a Low Carbon Fuel Standard carbon intensity below 50. The payments would have occurred from 2023 to 2029, with no more than $500 million appropriated in any year. Held on suspense in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

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Summary 

Would have required CARB to recognize as generating an innovative crude production method credit under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations the use of renewable natural gas to displace the existing use of natural gas by oil and natural gas companies that are otherwise eligible to opt into the innovative crude provisions of the regulations. The bill would have made renewable natural gas delivered by common carrier pipeline eligible for this purpose and made credits generated only available for use by a source within California. Was not heard in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. 

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Summary 

Would have prohibited the disposal of produced wastewater into unlined ponds or the construction of new unlined ponds beginning January 1, 2023, as specified. Would have required the prohibition to be implemented, as appropriate, by the State Water Board, regional water boards, and other relevant public agency. Moved to the Assembly Inactive File.

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Summary 

Would have required CARB to recognize the use of renewable natural gas delivered via common carrier pipeline to displace the existing use of natural gas in oil production as generating an innovative crude production method credit under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Was not heard in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.

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Summary 

Would have required CARB, by July 1, 2024, to develop a plan to reduce aviation greenhouse gas emissions, including a sustainable fuels target for the aviation sector of at least 20 percent by 2030. The bill would have required the plan to include strategies to increase adoption of sustainable aviation technologies, and incentive amounts necessary to encourage aircraft to use cleaner fuels. Finally, the bill would have required CARB, by July 1, 2024, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to implement the plan.

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Governor’s Veto Message 

To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1322 without my signature.

This bill requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB), on or before July 1, 2024, to develop a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels. This bill would also require CARB, on or before July 1, 2024, to commence implementation of the plan to achieve these goals.

While my Administration appreciates the intent of this bill, there are existing opportunities for credit generation from sustainable aviation fuel production under the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

For these reasons, I cannot sign this bill.

Sincerely,

Gavin Newsom

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Summary 

Would have required the Department of Transportation to develop a pilot program for the purpose of issuing a special permit for specified vehicles hauling raw milk. The bill would have required the fuel used in permitted vehicles to have a Low Carbon Fuel Standard carbon intensity rating of 65 or lower and required the Department of Transportation, in consultation with CARB, to submit a report to the Legislature identifying among other things, the emission reductions as a result of the program. Was not heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee. Was not heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee.

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