Improving California’s Response to the Environmental and Safety Hazards Caused by Abandoned Mines [Publication Details]

Aug 4, 2020 - In the second section of the report, we discuss key challenges to systematically remediating AMLs, such as a lack of a centralized statewide approach, land ownership issues, and lack of funding. In the third and final section, we recommend steps the Legislature could take to improve California’s approach to addressing the threats to public health and the environment caused by AMLs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4258

The 2020-21 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 25, 2020 - Additionally, such an approach still would require the Legislature to transfer some funding away from existing HCF ‑funded programs or expend some new General Fund. Defer Decision Until 2021 ‑22 When Results of SBB Review Are Complete.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4178

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor's Wildfire-Related Proposals

Feb 21, 2020 - Cities and counties Operate planning departments that make land use and zoning decisions related to development in the wildland urban interface. Other Entities Electric utilities Manage electrical infrastructure (such as powerlines) and undertake various actions to reduce risks of wildfires started by their equipment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4172

The 2020-21 Budget: Climate Change Proposals

Feb 13, 2020 - Avoid maladaptation by making decisions that do not worsen the situation or transfer the challenge from one area, sector, or social group to another. Identify and take all opportunities to prepare for climate change in all planning and investment decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4155

Assessing Vulnerability of State Assets to Climate Change

Jan 9, 2020 - For example, a coastal city might assess the degree to which its roads and other infrastructure are at risk of flooding due to sea-level rise, a water agency might estimate how its water supplies would be affected under different drought scenarios, or a county might evaluate which of its communities are most likely to be threatened by increased risks of wildfires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4133

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Electricity Generation

Jan 6, 2020 - Instead, the purchase of allowances results in a transfer of money from the entity who ultimately bears the cost of purchasing the allowances to those who get the revenue from selling the allowances.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4131

Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts

Dec 10, 2019 - For example, OPR ’s statewide Annual Planning Survey found in 2018 t hat 60  p ercent of responding cities and counties have plans or strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change. (This survey did not ask about SLR specifically.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4121

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 17, 2019 - Specifically, the budget reverts $16.4  million in previously authorized but unencumbered funds and transfers $6  million from the Public Beach Restoration Fund. The administration plans to propose an ongoing funding solution for the HWRF as part of the 2020 ‑21 budget process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4103

The 2019-20 Budget: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2019 - Additional activities would include increased outreach to disadvantaged communities, enhanced technical support to cities and counties that are undertaking adaptation projects, and increased capacity to implement BCDC ’s regulatory role in reviewing and permitting projects and ensuring that they adequately incorporate SLR adaptation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3933

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - The Governor proposes attributing this $ 700  m illion deposit to the 2018 ‑19 fiscal year, although the actual transfer likely would take place after June 30, 2019. No Deposit Into School ’s Constitutional Reserve Required.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916