RCRC members are encouraged to submit comments on regulatory matters to state and federal regulatory bodies, and to provide a copy to RCRC’s Government Affairs staff.  Click “Read More” to access information related to the current status of regulations impacting California’s rural counties.  

2030 Target Scoping Plan Update Concept Paper.  Provides opportunity for public input prior to the release of the Draft 2030 Scoping Plan Update later in 2016.  Offers four high-level concepts for achieving greenhouse gas reductions by 2030 for public review and comment.  Agency: California Air Resources Board Status: Draft available for public comment, comments due July 8, 2016.  Draft proposal 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

Draft Regulations for Reporting Solid Waste Materials Sold, Transferred, or Disposed.  Agency: California Resources Recovery and Recycling Status: Draft available for public comment.  Workshops scheduled for July 7, 2016 in Sacramento and July 12, 2016 in Diamond Bar.  Draft proposal and related documents can be accessed here.  RCRC Comments: RCRC is seeking member county input.  RCRC Advocate: Mary Pitto mpitto@rcrcnet.org

Proposed 2016 State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan (SIP).  The State SIP Strategy describes proposed measures to achieve necessary emission reductions from the mobile source and consumer products to meet federal air quality standards.  Agency: California Air Resources Board Status: Draft available for public comment; comments extended to July 18, 2016.  Draft proposal and related documents can be accessed here.  RCRC Comments: RCRC is seeking member county input.  RCRC Advocate: Mary Pitto mpitto@rcrcnet.org