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Draft Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy. Mandated by Senate Bill 605 (Lara), establishes strategies to reduce emissions from short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon and methane. Agency: California Air Resources Board Status: Draft published for public comment, comment period ends October 30, 2015. Workshops scheduled in three locations: Sacramento, Diamond Bar, and Fresno. Draft Strategy and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: Click here RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Draft Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds Second Investment Plan. Prioritizes investments from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund monies for fiscal years 2016-17 through 2018-19. Agency: California Air Resources Board Status: Draft published for public comment, comment period ends November 13, 2015. Workshops scheduled in three locations: Sacramento, Fresno, and Los Angeles. Draft Strategy and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: RCRC is seeking member county input. RCRC Advocates: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org and Mary Pitto mpitto@rcrcnet.org.