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Committee advances bill affirming CARB authority to regulate indirect sources amid debate over costs and guardrails
Summary
AB 17 77, the California Clean Skies Act, was moved out of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee to appropriations after lengthy debate. Supporters urged clarifying CARB's authority to adopt indirect source rules to protect public health; business groups warned the measure could be costly without guardrails.
Assemblymember Garcia reintroduced AB 17 77 to explicitly affirm that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) may adopt indirect source rules (ISRs) for facilities that attract heavy vehicle activity and associated tailpipe pollution. "This bill will clarify and safeguard California's authority to clean up our air," the author said, framing the measure as a response to federal rollbacks and as a tool to protect children and other vulnerable Californians.
Environmental and health organizations provided strong backing. Ada Welder of Earthjustice, a cosponsor, said ISRs…
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