Bill > AB1106

This bill would require the California State Air Resources Board (CARB) to expand its incident air monitoring program to establish a regional network of air quality incident response centers, with at least one center located in the South Coast Air Quality Management District. These centers would facilitate emergency air monitoring response at local and regional levels during disasters or crises that impact air quality and public health. Before establishing a center in a specific district, CARB must coordinate and develop operational plans with the relevant air districts. The bill provides that funding can be used for various purposes, including creating and maintaining these centers, acquiring monitoring equipment, collecting and analyzing air quality data, funding staffing resources like a State Air Quality Health Officer, conducting training and preparedness exercises, and supporting research on health impacts of emissions. The State Air Quality Health Officer would be responsible for translating air monitoring data into public health insights and coordinating with relevant agencies. The bill also includes a provision that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the act creates state-mandated costs, local agencies will be reimbursed according to existing statutory procedures. The overall goal is to improve California's ability to monitor and respond to air quality emergencies more effectively.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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