CA SB1277

Requires any public agency with discretionary approval over a project necessary for coal shipment through the Bulk and Oversized Terminal in Oakland to prepare a supplemental environmental impact report under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Makes legislative findings that coal export was not considered in the original 2012 environmental impact report and constitutes new information requiring environmental review.

Documents health and safety concerns specific to West Oakland, including findings that residents breathe diesel particulate matter at three times the regional average and experience asthma hospitalizations at nearly four times the statewide rate.

Identifies coal dust as a hazard capable of generating up to 646 tons annually from 10.5 million tons of annual shipments, with documented risks including worker exposure, water pollution, and increased fire danger in covered operations.

Declares that no state reimbursement is required because local agencies have authority to levy service charges or fees to fund the mandate.