§ 38591. — 38591. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 488, Sec. 1.)

California § 38591.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 25.5.: DIVISION 25.5. CALIFORNIA GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS ACT OF 2006
• Part 7.: PART 7. Miscellaneous Provisions

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(a)
The state board, by July 1, 2007, shall convene an environmental justice advisory committee, of at least three members, to advise it in developing the scoping plan pursuant to Section 38561 and any other pertinent matter in implementing this division. The advisory committee shall be comprised of representatives from communities in the state with the most significant exposure to air pollution, including, but not limited to, communities with minority populations or low-income populations, or both.
(b)
The state board shall appoint the advisory committee members from nominations received from environmental justice organizations and community groups.
(c)
The state board shall provide reasonable per diem for attendance at advisory committee meetings by advisory committee members from nonprofit organizations.
(d)
The state board shall appoint an Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee to advise the state board on activities that will facilitate investment in and implementation of technological research and development opportunities, including, but not limited to, identifying new technologies, research, demonstration projects, funding opportunities, developing state, national, and international partnerships and technology transfer opportunities, and identifying and assessing research and advanced technology investment and incentive opportunities that will assist in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The committee may also advise the state board on state, regional, national, and international economic and technological developments related to greenhouse gas emission reductions.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 488, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.