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CA AB1904

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Scott Wilk

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2019, assessing potential dangers of odorants currently used in natural gas storage facilities to public health, safety, and the environment

  • Mandates identification of alternative odorants for natural gas storage facilities that pose lower risks, with evaluation of feasibility, chemical risks including corrosion, and effectiveness at warning of gas leaks

  • Requires consultation with odorant producers, state and federal agencies, and interested parties with relevant scientific research during the assessment process

  • Defines "odorant" as any material added to natural gas to create a distinct odor detectable by persons with normal sense of smell

  • Chapter automatically repeals on January 1, 2021, and takes effect immediately as an urgency statute

Legislative Description

Hazardous materials: natural gas odorants.

Last Action

From Senate committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/3/2016
Environmental Quality6/30/2016
Rules6/6/2016
Appropriations3/30/2016
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials2/25/2016

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