On October 28, 2010, the California Air Resource Board
("CARB") announced the release of its proposed greenhouse gas cap and trade
regulation as part of the state's commitment
to the Western Climate Initiative ("WCI"). British
Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba plan to join California and
several other states in the launch of the WCI cap and trade market
in 2012.
A key part of CARB's AB 32 Scoping Plan, the cap-and-trade
program provides an overall limit on the emissions from sources
responsible for 85% of California's greenhouse gas emissions.
The release begins a 45-day public comment period culminating in a
December 16, 2010 public hearing at which CARB will consider
adopting the proposed program.
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