Oct 02, 2026

Advocacy   |   Air Quality U.S. Senate Passes Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act to Address Air Quality Treatment of Prescribed Fire

On September 29, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) of 2026, sponsored by California Senator Alex Padilla. The bill advanced unanimously

Aug 07, 2026

Advocacy   |   Air Quality Bill of the Week: Assembly Bill 35 (Alvarez) – Administrative Procedure Act Exemption for Prop 4 (Climate Bond) Funds

RCRC supported Assembly Bill 35, authored by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego), which was signed into law by Governor Newsom on July 16th. This measure will exempt Proposition 4 (Climate Bond) funding from

Jun 26, 2026

Advocacy   |   Air Quality Bill of the Week: Assembly Bill 1436 (Ávila Farías) – Private Fleets in Advanced Clean Fleets

RCRC, together with the California Renewable Transportation Alliance, as well as other local government and solid waste stakeholders, is supporting Assembly Bill 1436 authored by Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-Martinez)

May 15, 2026

Advocacy   |   Air Quality EPA Issues Guidance on Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Review Process

On May 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance clarifying its review procedures for Clean Air Act Title V operating permits. The guidance is intended to reduce permitting delays

Apr 10, 2026

Advocacy   |   Air Quality Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 1404 (Stern) – State Responsibility Area Fees

RCRC opposes Senate Bill 1404, authored by Senator Henry Stern (D-Calabasas), which seeks to go back on agreements made in the 2017 Cap-and-Trade reauthorization by reinstating the State Responsibility Area (SRA) fee

Jan 30, 2026

Advocacy   |   Air Quality CARB Seeks Feedback on Dairy and Livestock Methane Emissions

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is soliciting feedback on dairy and livestock sector methane emissions to inform their work toward reaching short-lived climate pollutant reduction targets

Jan 08, 2026

Advocacy   |   Air Quality CNRA Announces First 30x30 Webinars of 2026

​On Tuesday, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) announced two webinars to highlight their efforts on the state’s 30×30 conservation policy

Sep 12, 2025

Advocacy   |   Air Quality State Legislature Unveils Plans for Cap-and-Trade Extension, Allocations

On Wednesday, the California State Legislature released language outlining a proposed deal with the Administration to extend, rename, and allocate funds derived from the state’s Cap-and-Trade program. The proposal is a result of negotiations

Sep 05, 2025

Advocacy   |   Air Quality EPA Takes Action to Disapprove of California’s Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Requirements for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is proposing to disapprove of California’s Heavy-Duty (HD) Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Requirements as it applies

Aug 29, 2025

Advocacy   |   Air Quality USDA Opens Comment Period for Roadless Rule

On Wednesday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the intent to develop an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed rescission of the USDA Forest Service Roadless Rule