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This bill amends an existing Washington state law to exempt emissions from lubricants from coverage under the state's cap and invest program, which is a regulatory system designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that excludes "emissions from the combustion, oxidation, other process, or end use of a lubricant" from the list of regulated emissions, using the definition of lubricant found in federal regulations (40 C.F.R. Sec. 98.6). The exemption applies regardless of whether a supplier can demonstrate that the lubricant is actually combusted or oxidized. This change is part of a broader set of emissions exemptions in the state's climate regulatory framework, which already excludes emissions from sources like aviation fuels, agricultural fuels, and certain industrial processes. The bill appears to be a technical amendment aimed at clarifying the scope of emissions covered under the state's cap and invest program, potentially providing relief or simplification for certain industries dealing with lubricant-related emissions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5856&Year=2025&Initiative=false