California AB399 allows the Coastal Commission to authorize blue carbon demonstration projects to measure carbon sequestration in coastal habitats.

California AB399 adds a section to the Public Resources Code allowing the Coastal Commission to authorize blue carbon demonstration projects. These projects aim to restore coastal wetlands, subtidal, intertidal, or marine habitats to measure their carbon sequestration potential. The commission may require applicants with projects impacting these habitats to build or contribute to such demonstration projects as mitigation. The bill also mandates consultation with various state and federal agencies in developing the program.

California AB399 allows the Coastal Commission to authorize blue carbon demonstration projects to measure carbon sequestration in coastal habitats.

California AB399 adds a section to the Public Resources Code allowing the Coastal Commission to authorize blue carbon demonstration projects. These projects aim to restore coastal wetlands, subtidal, intertidal, or marine habitats to measure their carbon sequestration potential. The commission may require applicants with projects impacting these habitats to build or contribute to such demonstration projects as mitigation. The bill also mandates consultation with various state and federal agencies in developing the program.