Timeline of AB 32 Scoping Plan Activities
This page last reviewed April 3, 2013
This page is a comprehensive collection of AB 32 Scoping Plan activities and other relevant information. Below you will find AB 32 Scoping Plan activities beginning with the most current information (at the top). Click on the links below for more detailed information.
2013
In 2013, ARB will update the AB 32 Scoping Plan. The 2013 AB
32 Scoping Plan update will define the California Air Resources Board’s
(ARB) climate change priorities for the next five years and lay the
groundwork to reach post-2020 goals. The update will also
highlight California’s progress toward meeting the near-term 2020 GHG
emission reduction goals defined in the original Scoping Plan (2008).
- Spring 2013: Public Workshops
- Summer 2013: Draft Report
- Fall 2013: Board Meeting
2012
In December 2012, staff updated the Board on activities to implement AB 32, including development of the 2013 Update to the AB 32 Scoping Plan.
2011
In 2011, ARB held a public workshop and a public hearing on the AB 32 Scoping Plan. The public workshop discussed the supplement to the AB 32 Scoping Plan Functional Equivalent Document (FED). During the public hearing, ARB approved the Functional Equivalent Document (including the Supplement) and the AB 32 Scoping Plan.
- Supplement to the FED (i.e. Supplement to the FED, notice of decision, response to comments, and other documents)
- Comments on the Supplement to the FED
- Public Meetings
- Resolution 11-27
- News Release
In addition, ARB released a Status of Scoping Plan Recommended Measures Sheet
2010
April 2010, ARB held a public meeting to discuss the updated AB 32
economic analyses. ARB staff, experts and stakeholders discussed
several economic analyses relating to AB 32. This included an
overview of recent economic studies of the implementation of the AB 32
Scoping Plan and an opportunity for public comment.
2009
In 2009, ARB held a workshop on AB 32 implementation of the Scoping Plan.
2008
In December 2008, ARB approved the Scoping Plan. The Scoping Plan is the roadmap of how California will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
In
2008, ARB received and posted various types of public comments related
to the development of the AB 32 Scoping Plan document as well as other
AB 32 related activities. Public comments on the Scoping Plan
were welcomed, reviewed and posted in various locations on the
website. Comment submittals include informal comments, formal
letters sent to individual ARB staff, and submissions to ARB’s
electronic public comment docket system.
- Public Comments prior to release of the Draft Scoping Plan Document (includes comments received prior to June 26, 2008)
- Comments on Draft Scoping Plan Document
- Comments on the Proposed Scoping Plan Document
- Comments on the Functional Equivalent Document (FED)
During 2008, ARB held multiple public meetings to share ideas and gain input from stakeholders regarding program development. This also included technical work group meetings, community meetings and other public meetings. All interested stakeholders participated during these meetings.
2007
In August of 2007, ARB staff solicited for public ideas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2006
In 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger signs California’s landmark legislation known as the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). Development of the Scoping Plan is a central requirement of AB 32 that requires California to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
2005
In 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger signs Executive Order S-3-05 that requires an 80 percent reduction below 1990 levels by 2050.
