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                                                                  AB 1332
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          Date of Hearing:  April 25, 2011

                       ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
                                Wesley Chesbro, Chair
                AB 1332 (Donnelly) - As Introduced:  February 18, 2011
           
          SUBJECT  :  State Air Resources Board:  abolishment

           SUMMARY :  Abolishes the Air Resources Board (ARB).

           EXISTING LAW  establishes ARB and provides for appointment of 11 
          members by the Governor on the basis of interest and ability in 
          the field of air pollution control, understanding of the needs 
          of the general public in connection with air pollution problems, 
          and additional specific qualifications.  All members serve at 
          the pleasure of the Governor and are subject to confirmation by 
          the Senate.  Members serve part-time, with the exception of the 
          Chair, who is appointed by the Governor and serves full-time.  
          ARB's primary duties are controlling motor vehicle emissions, 
          coordinating activities of air districts for the purposes of the 
          federal Clean Air Act, and implementing the California Global 
          Warming Solutions Act (AB 32).

           THIS BILL  abolishes ARB and transfers its authority, duties, 
          powers, purposes, responsibilities and jurisdiction to the 
          California Environmental Protection Agency.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :  Unknown

           COMMENTS  :

           Same power, less accountability.   This bill transfers ARB's 
          functions to CalEPA, preserving existing authority, but 
          eliminating the public governance structure.  The board is 
          composed of local elected officials, business owners, and 
          experts from designated fields.  Each board member is appointed 
          by the Governor and is subject to confirmation by the Senate.

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :

           Support 
           
          California Dump Truck Owners Association
          Coalition of Energy Users









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           Opposition 
           
          Bay Area Air Quality Management District
          California Air Pollution Control Officer's Association
          Sierra Club California

           
          Analysis Prepared by  :  Lawrence Lingbloom / NAT. RES. / (916) 
          319-2092