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Greenhouse Gas CEQA Significance Threshold Stakeholder Working Group #6. October 22, 2008 SCAQMD Diamond Bar, California. Overview of the Guidance Document. Chapter 1: Introduction/Executive Summary Chapter 2: Background Information on GHGs
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Greenhouse Gas CEQA Significance Threshold Stakeholder Working Group #6 October 22, 2008 SCAQMD Diamond Bar, California
Overview of the Guidance Document • Chapter 1: Introduction/Executive Summary • Chapter 2: Background Information on GHGs • Chapter 3: Interim GHG Significance Threshold Staff Proposal • Chapter 4: Considerations When Analyzing GHG Emissions • Chapter 5: Conclusion & Future Action Items • Appendix A: Working Group Members • Appendix B: Summaries of Working Group Meetings
Key Issues • 90% emissions capture rate • Facility- vs. equipment- based approach • Cap-and-trade programs • Industrial sector • Transportation sector • Implications of SB 375 • May be captured by Tiers 1 & 2 • How does it affect VMT from new projects
Next Steps • Receive feedback from working group members on the Draft Guidance Document • Finalize Draft Guidance Document • Set Public Hearing November 7, 2008 • Next Stakeholder Working Group November 20, 2008 • Considered by Governing Board December 5, 2008