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CA AB2057

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Rudy Salas

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts biogas pipelines in Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements if they meet existing pipeline exemption conditions and all local, state, and federal laws requirements.

  • Defines "biogas" as natural gas derived from anaerobic digestion of dairy animal waste that meets Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 2292.5 standards.

  • Requires local agencies to file notices of determination with the Office of Planning and Research and the county clerk when approving biogas pipeline projects determined to be CEQA-exempt.

  • Sunset provision: exemption remains in effect until January 1, 2022, when it is repealed.

  • Establishes that no state reimbursement is required because local agencies have authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments to cover mandated program costs.

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: biogas pipelines: exemption.

Last Action

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

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality5/17/2018
Rules5/3/2018
Appropriations4/12/2018
Natural Resources3/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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