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Legal Status of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule PDF

Forests and the Adaptive Management Plan for the California Cap-and-Trade Regulation PDF

On October 10, 2011, the California Air Resources Board released a draft plan for managing any adverse impacts to forests which might occur as a result of forest offset projects associated with the California cap-and-trade rule.  The key elements of the plan include identifying relevant sources of forest data, analyzing the data to determine if an adverse impact is caused by the cap-and-trade program, identifying potential actions to remedy the impact, and a commitment by ARB to take action.

California Cap-and-Trade Rule Progresses Toward Implementation PDF

The State of California continues to finalize its cap-and-trade regulation.  The regulation is expected to become enforceable January 1, 2012; however, covered entities will not have an emissions obligation until 2013.  It is anticipated that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will allocate emissions allowances and hold two allowance auctions in 2012.  It was also announced in a CARB meeting on August 24, 2011, that three new offset protocols are being considered for possible adoption in 2012.

Biomass Sustainability in the California Low Carbon Fuels Regulation PDF

The State of California has a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation which mandates that California’s transportation fuels should be at least 10 percent less carbon intensive by the year 2020.  The LCFS does not mandate the adoption of any particular fuel, but it will likely drive demand for biofuels (and possibly also drive demand for natural gas, hydrogen, and electricity).

Audio from California wildfire radio story AUDIO

Click below to listen to the story.

Audio from Chaparral Fire Press Conference AUDIO

This press conference was held on July 20, 2011. Click below to listen.

Comments on California's Mandatory Reporting Rule for biomass greenhouse gas emissions PDF

On August 9, 2011, a group of environmental organizations, including The Wilderness Society, provided comments (see below) to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on proposed revisions to the Regulation for the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (MRR).

Continued development of the California Cap-and-Trade Rule PDF

The State of California continues implementing and developing a suite of innovative climate policies including a Renewable Portfolio Standard, a Regional Planning and Smart Growth program, and a Low Carbon Fuel Standard.  A cap-and-trade rule will supplement these efforts and is expected to begin in 2013.

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