Regulatory coordination needed for effective implementation of Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
May 2008
CRAE recently asked for support from CalEPA in its efforts to protect the environment and facilitate proactive greenhouse gas reduction efforts. CRAE called on CalEPA agencies to work toward improved regulatory approval processes to help implement AB 32 in a way that serves as an example for other states and countries. Improved regulatory coordination and partnerships among government agencies, environmental groups and private industry partners are needed to streamline the permitting process for greenhouse gas mitigation technologies related to agriculture. CRAE’s letter to CalEPA is available here.
Climate Change key target for group
January 2008
In August 2007, CRAE hosted an expert panel on AB 32 and the role of agriculture in meeting emissions targets. The panel included Dale Shimp of the California Air Resources Board, Steve Shaffer of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Cynthia Cory from the California Farm Bureau Federation, and Karen Douglas from Environmental Defense. Since then, CRAE has been engaged in sharing members’ work and perspectives on AB 32 and is developing an action plan to address the nexus of agriculture and climate change.