Plain English Breakdown
The bill makes a nonsubstantive change to existing rules on vehicular emissions standards, which is not detailed in this summary.
State Air Resources Board Regional Air Quality Incident Response Program
AB-1106 requires the State Air Resources Board to expand its incident air monitoring program and support a network of local response centers if the Legislature provides funding.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the state board to expand its incident air monitoring program, subject to an appropriation by the Legislature.
- Provides support for a regional network of air quality incident response centers operated by air districts.
- Includes at least one new center located in the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
- Requires the state board and relevant air districts to coordinate and develop operational plans before establishing any new center.
- Allows funding made available to be used for planning, creating, equipping, and maintaining these centers.
Who It Names or Affects
- The State Air Resources Board
- Air pollution control and air quality management districts
Terms To Know
- State-mandated local program
- A requirement from the state that expands the duties of a local agency.
- Appropriation
- Money officially set aside by the Legislature for specific purposes.
Limits and Unknowns
- The program only happens if the Legislature approves funding.
- Reimbursement to local agencies depends on a decision by the Commission on State Mandates regarding costs mandated by the state.
- The bill does not specify how many centers will be built beyond the one required in the South Coast Air Quality Management District.