The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) has released a draft rule proposing the creation of a new "Clean Fuel Standard" rule on transportation fuels supplied or sold in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The rule is intended to reduce regional carbon emissions by 25 percent below 2016 levels and 50 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 through a system of "deficit and credit trading." Adoption of the rule would mean a gas tax of $0.22 - $0.57 per gallon.
CLICK HERE for the Final Report from PSCAA that includes relevant research and statistics regarding the rule's implementation and potential impact.
Potential Impacts:
Here is how you can make your voice heard in the rulemaking process!
Attend the public hearing on December 19th at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle (12:30-4:30 pm and 5-8 pm). You can also provide comments and feedback about the proposed rule via email to [email protected]. All comments are due by January 6, 2020.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the draft rule and find a timeline for the rulemaking process.