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Section 38562.2.

38562.2. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the California Climate Crisis Act. (b) For purposes of this section, “net zero greenhouse gas emissions” means emissions of greenhouse gases, as defined in subdivision (g) of Section 38505, to the atmosphere are balanced by removals of greenhouse gas emissions over a period of time, […]

Section 38562.4.

38562.4. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Scope 1 emissions” means all direct emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the state agency, including, but not limited to, emissions from onsite fossil fuel combustion and fleet fuel consumption. (2) “Scope 2 emissions” means all indirect emissions from sources that are owned […]

Section 38562.5.

38562.5. When adopting rules and regulations pursuant to this division to achieve emissions reductions beyond the statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit and to protect the state’s most impacted and disadvantaged communities, the state board shall follow the requirements in subdivision (b) of Section 38562, consider the social costs of the emissions of greenhouse gases, and […]

Section 38562.7.

38562.7. Each scoping plan update developed pursuant to Section 38561 shall identify for each emissions reduction measure, including each alternative compliance mechanism, market-based compliance mechanism, and potential monetary and nonmonetary incentive, the following information: (a) The range of projected greenhouse gas emissions reductions that result from the measure. (b) The range of projected air pollution reductions that […]

Section 38563.

38563. Nothing in this division restricts the state board from adopting greenhouse gas emission limits or emission reduction measures prior to January 1, 2011, imposing those limits or measures prior to January 1, 2012, or providing early reduction credit where appropriate. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 488, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Section 38564.

38564. The state board shall consult with other states, and the federal government, and other nations to identify the most effective strategies and methods to reduce greenhouse gases, manage greenhouse gas control programs, and to facilitate the development of integrated and cost-effective regional, national, and international greenhouse gas reduction programs. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. […]

Section 38565.

38565. The state board shall ensure that the greenhouse gas emission reduction rules, regulations, programs, mechanisms, and incentives under its jurisdiction, where applicable and to the extent feasible, direct public and private investment toward the most disadvantaged communities in California and provide an opportunity for small businesses, schools, affordable housing associations, and other community institutions […]

Section 38566.

38566. In adopting rules and regulations to achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective greenhouse gas emissions reductions authorized by this division, the state board shall ensure that statewide greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to at least 40 percent below the statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit no later than December 31, 2030. (Added by Stats. […]

Section 38560.5.

38560.5. (a) On or before June 30, 2007, the state board shall publish and make available to the public a list of discrete early action greenhouse gas emission reduction measures that can be implemented prior to the measures and limits adopted pursuant to Section 38562. (b) On or before January 1, 2010, the state board shall adopt […]

Section 38568.

38568. (a) Contingent upon appropriation by the Legislature, to better assist the state in achieving its greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, the state board shall do all of the following with respect to incentive programs administered by the state board: (1) To improve the state board’s ability to isolate the greenhouse gas emissions reductions for each of […]