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CA AB2313

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joan Buchanan

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes lead agencies to use greenhouse gas emission thresholds of significance adopted by local air pollution control districts or air quality management districts when evaluating residential or mixed-use residential projects under CEQA.

  • Allows lead agencies to apply these district-adopted thresholds when preparing regional transportation plans under Government Code Section 65080.

  • Establishes that greenhouse gas emissions below the adopted threshold of significance are not considered to have a significant environmental effect for CEQA purposes.

  • Defines "residential or mixed-use residential project" by reference to Section 21159.28 of the Public Resources Code.

Legislative Description

Greenhouse gas: emissions: significant effects: regional

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

6/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules6/7/2010
Appropriations4/22/2010
Natural Resources4/5/2010

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