California Air Resources Board

Summary

Would authorize expedited CEQA review for student housing projects if the project meets specified environmental and affordable housing requirements, including being located within two miles of campus; at least 15 percent extremely low, very low, or low-income households, and certified LEED Gold for construction. Was not heard in the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.

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Summary

Would have exempted the operation of an alternative power source, as defined, to provide power to a critical facility, as defined, from any local, regional, or State regulation regarding the operation of that source.  The bill would have authorized providers of essential public services, in lieu of compliance with applicable legal requirements, to comply with the maintenance and testing procedures set forth in the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System, NFPA 110, for alternative power sources designated by the essential public services providers for the support of critical facilities.  Was not heard in the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee.

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