California Air Resources Board

Summary

Spot bill related to the Scientific Review Panel on Toxic Air Contaminants. Remains in the Assembly Rules Committee.

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Would have required CARB to adopt regulations to require the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector and would have required CARB to include greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector in the greenhouse gases inventory.  The bill would have required CARB, by July 1, 2022, to summit recommendations to the Legislature on actions CARB could take to achieve reductions in the emissions of greenhouse gases in the aviation sector.  Was not heard in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.

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Would have required the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), by July 1, 2022, to adopt regulations to protect public health and safety near oil and gas extraction activities, including the establishment of minimum setback distances, as specified.  The bill would have required CalGEM to consult with CARB and incorporate expertise and data from CARB’s ongoing monitoring program when developing the regulations.  The bill also would have required the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to create an environmental justice program within the Natural Resources Agency.  Was not heard in the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.

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Would have prohibited the State Water Resources Control Board from extending the operation of once‑through cooling powerplants that are older, less-efficient, higher-emitting plants, specifically Redondo Beach, in order to develop parklands and restore wetlands.  Was not heard in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.

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Would have established a new method for individuals and companies to use electric vehicles, known as an electric mobility manufacturer vehicle membership program.  This program would have authorized an electric mobility manufacturer to offer a monthly membership contract for an electric or zero-emission vehicle with two or more doors.  Failed passage on the Senate floor.

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Would have prohibited the State Water Resources Control Board from extending the operation of once‑through cooling powerplants that are older, less-efficient, higher-emitting plants, specifically Redondo Beach, in order to develop parklands and restore wetlands.  Was not heard in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee.

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