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This bill aims to increase transparency and provide more information about oil transportation and its environmental and human rights impacts. The bill requires several state agencies to publish online reports and data about oil imports, greenhouse gas emissions, and air quality. Specifically, the State Air Resources Board must annually assess greenhouse gas emissions from oil transportation, breaking down estimates by country of origin for imported and domestically produced oil. The Energy Commission must monitor and publicly identify foreign oil-exporting countries with documented human rights abuses or lower environmental standards than California. The bill also mandates that the Energy Commission display reports on the potential air quality impacts of importing 5-10% of California's gasoline supply via tanker ships and publish information about refinery storage costs. The Geologic Energy Management Division must provide a link to air quality emissions data for imported oil. Importantly, the bill stipulates that these requirements cannot be funded using electric ratepayer money. These provisions are intended to provide consumers and policymakers with more comprehensive information about the environmental and social costs associated with oil importation and transportation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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