Letter to Honorable Cristina Garcia Regarding Oversupply of Allowances in the Cap-and-Trade Program [Publication Details]

Jun 26, 2017 - Provides various analyses related to an oversupply of allowances in the state's cap-and-trade program. Specifically, the letter: Estimates the range of the cumulative allowance oversupply in the cap-and-trade program through 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3818

Federal Funding for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

May 10, 2017 - Much of this spending requires a state match. Figure 1 Funding for State Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Departments 2015-16 (Dollars in Millions) Federal as Percent of Total Funds State a State Water Resources Control Board $605 6% a Includes General Fund, special funds, and bond funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3664

Federal Funding for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection [Publication Details]

May 10, 2017 - In this post, we provide more detail on federal funding for the state’s natural resources and environmental protection programs, with a focus on the five state departments that receive the most federal funds last year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3664

Lessons From Other States to Address California’s Redemption Center Closures

Apr 10, 2017 - Recyclers in Other States Have More Operating Flexibility. Like California, most other states have requirements to ensure consumers have opportunities to redeem containers. In many states, retailers collect the containers themselves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3649

Lessons From Other States to Address California’s Redemption Center Closures [Publication Details]

Apr 10, 2017 - Lessons From Other States to Address California’s Redemption Center Closures [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3649

Department of Toxic Substances Control: Performance Improvement Initiatives Merit Oversight

Apr 4, 2017 - EERD staff also provide technical training and support to local agencies (under the Certified Unified Program Agency system) that perform hazardous waste regulatory functions on behalf of the state. In conjunction with DTSC’s Public Participation Branch, EERD coordinates with community action and environmental justice groups throughout California on hazardous waste issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3644

Managing Floods in California [Publication Details]

Mar 22, 2017 - We conclude by highlighting some key challenges confronting the state in contemplating how best to manage floods in California. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3571

Managing Floods in California

Mar 22, 2017 - Federal and State Policies Can Influence Local Land Use Decisions. Land use decisions are made primarily by local governments. However, in some cases, they can be influenced by federal and state policies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3571

Residential Water Use Trends and Implications for Conservation Policy [Publication Details]

Mar 8, 2017 - For the past two years, urban water agencies in California have been submitting monthly data on residential water use to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The monthly update covering December 2016 was recently published on the board’s website, providing a full year of data for 2016.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3611

Residential Water Use Trends and Implications for Conservation Policy

Mar 8, 2017 - Precipitation has been far above average throughout much of the state. As of mid-February 2017, many of the state ’s largest reservoirs were filled well above historical averages for this time of the year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3611