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.
Proposed Amendments to the California Cap on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Market-Based Compliance Mechanisms (Cap-and-Trade Regulation). Provides opportunity for public input on regulatory amendments to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation to address areas for the third compliance period (2018-2020) and to move forward with a continued role of the Cap-and-Trade Regulation in achieving the 2030 target. Agency: California Air Resources Board Status: Draft released August 2, 2016 and available for public comment until September 19, 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
Inyo, Sierra and Sequoia Forest Plan Revisions. Provides opportunity for public comment on proposed forest plan revisions and Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the USDA Forest Service’s three “early adopter” forests in California. Agency: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region Status: Draft available for public comment, comments due by August 25, 2016. Draft proposal and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: Click here RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org