Bill > AB1023

This bill establishes special provisions for the Zero Emissions Port Electrification and Operations (ZEPEO) project at the Port of Los Angeles, a major electric grid expansion project aimed at adding at least 200 megawatts of electrical power. The bill grants the Los Angeles Harbor Department sole authority to review and issue coastal development permits for the project, streamlining the permitting process by treating all such permits as within the Los Angeles Harbor District's boundaries. The legislation explicitly prohibits the use of fully automated cargo handling equipment and requires any additional development projects at the port's terminals to obtain separate coastal development permits. The bill mandates that state agencies must render a decision on project-related permit applications within 90 days, with permits automatically deemed issued if no action is taken. The project is specifically designed to support the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan's 2030 goals and prepare infrastructure for the 2028 Olympic Games. Additionally, the bill includes provisions ensuring that public funding cannot be used for fully automated equipment and that the project is not eligible for certain federal funding programs. The legislation is characterized as a special statute necessitated by the unique timeline and infrastructure needs of the Port of Los Angeles.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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