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CARB, Finance and lawmakers discuss resources to evaluate and possibly authorize E15 gasoline blend
Summary
The committee considered CARB’s request for ongoing funding and positions to complete a multimedia evaluation and potentially adopt regulatory changes to permit up to 15% ethanol blends (E15) in California. Finance recommended limited‑term authorization; CARB said permanent regulatory staff are needed to meet the governor’s prioritization.
The subcommittee considered a CARB budget change proposal to secure ongoing funding and positions to complete the multimedia evaluation and potential rulemaking needed to authorize E15 (gasoline with up to 15% ethanol) in California.
Brandon Merritt of the Department of Finance summarized CARB’s request: $2.3 million ongoing from the Air Pollution Control Fund for 10 permanent positions to complete regulatory work and implement E15 if…
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