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SB 318

Air pollution: stationary sources: best available control technology.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Becker

SB 318 modifies California's BACT pollution control standards for stationary sources, adjusting industrial emissions requirements affecting air quality and facility compliance costs.

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Bill Summary · SB 318

Legislative bill overview

SB 318 modifies California's air quality regulations regarding Best Available Control Technology (BACT) requirements for stationary pollution sources. The bill adjusts how industrial facilities must implement emissions controls and likely revises the standards or timelines for compliance with air pollution reduction mandates.

Why is this important

California maintains some of the nation's strictest air quality standards, and BACT requirements directly affect how manufacturers, refineries, and other industrial operations control emissions. Changes to these requirements impact both air quality outcomes in polluted regions and operational costs for regulated industries, making this relevant to public health, environmental justice, and business competitiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Stringency vs. feasibility: Stricter BACT requirements improve air quality but may increase compliance costs, potentially affecting business operations or product prices
  • Timeline pressure: Shorter compliance deadlines could force rapid capital investments while longer timelines may delay public health benefits
  • Definitional clarity: How "best available" technology is defined affects which companies must upgrade equipment and the extent of required changes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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