California lawmaker introduces bill to repeal recently approved LCFS amendments
December 5, 2024
BY Erin Krueger
California Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-San Deigo, on Dec. 2 introduced a bill that aims to repeal the Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations approved by the California Air Resources Board on Nov. 8.
In a statement issued by his office, Jones cites an expected increase in gas prices as the reason for pursuing the repeal. The bill specifically aims to repeal the LCFS amendments adopted by CARB on Nov. 8 but would not repeal the LCFS program in its entirety. If the bill becomes law, the repeal would be effective immediately.
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CARB on Nov. 8 approved updates to its LCFS that aim to reduce the carbon intensity of the state’s transportation fuel by 30% by 2030 and by 90% by 2045. The updates also alter how a variety of biofuels, including biobased diesel and renewable natural gas (RNG), participate in the program.
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