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California's Global Warming Solutions Act Committees

Overview and charge to the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee and Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee under the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. Includes recommended members and logistics.

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California's Global Warming Solutions Act Committees

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  1. The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee January 25, 2007

  2. Overview • Charge to Committees • Proposed Committee membership • Logistics

  3. Process and Interaction • Public notice of meetings • Meetings open to public • Many other opportunities to provide input • Cross-cutting workshops • Sector workgroups • Ad hoc comments at any time

  4. Environmental Justice Advisory Committee

  5. Charge to Committee • Advise ARB on • Development of Scoping Plan of emission reduction measures • Any other pertinent matters

  6. Selection Process • At least 3 members • Must represent communities with significant exposure to air pollution, including those with minority or low-income populations • Must be nominated by environmental justice organizations and community groups

  7. Recommended Members Chione Flegal, Latino Issues Forum Alternate: Azibuike Akaba Henry Clark, West County Toxics Coalition Alternate: Erica Swinney, Greenaction Bill Gallegos, Communities for a Better Environment Alternate: Phillip Huang Tom Frantz, Association of Irritated Residents (AIR) Alternate: Carolina Simunovic, Fresno Metro Ministries Jose Carmona, Clean Power Campaign Alternate: Rosenda Mataka, Greyson Neighborhood Council Avinash Kar, Center on Race, Poverty and the Environment Alternate: Caroline Farrell 7

  8. Recommended Members Martha Arguello, Physicians for Social Responsibility Alternate: Marlene Grossman, Pacoima Beautiful Angela Johnson-Meszaros, CA Environmental Rights Alliance Alternate: Jesse Marquez, Coalition for a Safe Environment Jane Williams, California Communities Against Toxics Alternate: Shabaka Heru, Society for Positive Action Diane Takvorian, Environmental Health Coalition Alternate: Laura Hunter Alternate at Large: Margaret Gordon, West Oakland Indicators Project 8

  9. Logistics • Staff suggests that Committee meet quarterly • Members from nonprofit organizations will receive reasonable per diem • ARB will provide staff support

  10. Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee

  11. Advise ARB on technological R & D opportunities Demonstration projects Partnerships and technology transfer Investment and incentives Provide input to CalEPA Secretary’s technology incentive plan Charge to Committee

  12. Selection Process • Stakeholder nominations • Representation from stakeholder groups, academia, technology experts

  13. Recommended Members Alan Lloyd, International Center for Clean Transportation (Chair) Bob Epstein, Environmental Entrepreneurs (Vice-Chair) Lisa Bicker, California Clean Energy Fund Jack Broadbent, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Cynthia Cory, California Farm Bureau Federation Dominic DiMare, California Chamber of Commerce 13

  14. Recommended Members Alex Farrell, UC Berkeley Bill Gerwing, BP Scott Hauge, Small Business California Jim Hawley, Tech Net Jason Mark, Energy Foundation Joan Ogden, UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies 14

  15. Recommended Members Dorothy Rothrock, California Manufacturers and Technology Association Jan Smutny-Jones, Independent Energy Producers Association Fong Wan, Pacific Gas and Electric Jonathan Weisgall, Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies John Weyant, Stanford University Rick Zalesky, Chevron 15

  16. Logistics • Staff suggests that Committee meet quarterly • ARB will provide staff support • Report by end of this year

  17. Staff Recommendation • Approve creation of Committees • Approve staff support for Committee operation

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