Bill > AB274

This bill requires the State Lands Commission to create a comprehensive inventory of abandoned and derelict commercial and recreational vessels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by January 1, 2027, subject to legislative appropriation. The inventory will document the number, size, weight, potential hazardous contents, proximity to water sources, and estimated removal costs of these vessels, which pose significant environmental and safety risks. The bill recognizes that the Delta, California's largest freshwater tidal estuary, is particularly vulnerable to abandoned vessels due to its complex network of 700 miles of waterways, and that these vessels can contain dangerous materials like asbestos, PCBs, lead paint, and petroleum products. The inventory will be detailed, broken down by county, vessel type, and vessel size, and will help address a statewide problem of abandoned vessels that create navigation, environmental, and public health hazards. The legislation specifically focuses on the Delta region, which provides drinking water for 29 million Californians and supports a $50 billion agricultural industry, making a comprehensive assessment of abandoned vessels crucial for the area's ecological and economic wellbeing.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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