RCRC members are encouraged to submit comments on regulatory matters to state and federal regulatory bodies, and to provide a copy to RCRC’s Government Affairs staff. 

Possible Revision of Metallic Mine Backfill Regulations.  Pertaining to the performance standards for backfilling lands disturbed by open pit surface mining operation for metallic minerals.  Agency: State Mining and Geology Board Status: A second notice of Pre-Rulemaking was released April 14th, 2018.  A workshop is scheduled for June 13th in Sacramento.  Additional information and draft regulations can be accessed hereRCRC Comments: Staff is seeking input from member counties.  RCRC Advocate: Mary Pitto mpitto@rcrcnet.org

Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) Regulation.  Proposed regulation to transition to a long-term attainment of a zero-emission transit fleet in California by 2040.  Agency: California Air Resources Board (ARB) Status:   ARB is proposing changes to the informal ICT Discussion Document.  A workshop is scheduled for June 13th in Sacramento.  Additional information can be accessed here (https://arb.ca.gov/msprog/ict/meeting.htm).  RCRC Comments: Staff is seeking input from member counties.  RCRC Advocate: Mary Pitto mpitto@rcrcnet.org