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Implementing AB 32
AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, was passed by the California Legislature on August 31, 2006. This legislation followed the lessons of the Governor’s Executive Order the prior year that established a goal for reducing global warming pollution to 1990 levels by 2020, and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. This reduction will be accomplished through an enforceable statewide cap on global warming emissions that will be phased in starting in 2012. In order to effectively implement the cap, AB 32 directs the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop and enforce appropriate regulations and establish a mandatory reporting system to track and monitor global warming emissions levels. The "Scoping Plan" is California's policy blueprint containing the broad overview of the programs, measures, and approaches that will help California achieve the required reductions of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions required under the AB 32. Under the specifications of the Act, the Scoping Plan is being developed by the California Air Resources Board. The Plan will include a range of actions to reduce GHGs, from direct regulations to incentives.
The COG is committed to assisting its member agencies as they begin to examine their role in achievng the stated goals. On October 8th, 2008, the COG hosted a workshop on AB 32 (click here for a copy of the agenda). All of the presentations and additional materials are available below.
Presentations:
Additional Information:
AB 32
SB 375
CEQA
Green Action Plans
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