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Regulatory and Legal Setting CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4(c) Consistent with section 15126.4(a), lead agencies shall consider feasible means,supported by substantial evidence and subject to monitoring or reporting,of mitigating the significant effects of GHG emissions. Measures to mitigate the significant effects of GHG emissions may include, among others: (3) Measures in an existing plan or mitigation program for the reduction of emissions that are required as part of the lead agency's decision; (4) Reductions in emissions resulting from a project through implementation of project features, project design, or other measures,such as those described in Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines; (5) Off-site measures, including offsets that are not otherwise required,to mitigate a project's emissions; (6) Measures that sequester GHGs; (7) In the case of the adoption of a plan, such as a general plan, long range development plan, or plans for the reduction of GHG emissions, mitigation may include the identification of specific measures that may be implemented on a project-by-project basis. Mitigation may also include the incorporation of specific measures or policies found in an adopted ordinance or regulation that reduces the cumulative effect of emissions.19 3.2 Relevant State and Regional GHG Reduction Targets Executive Order S-03-05 On June 1, 2005,the governor issued EO S-03-05,which established a statewide goal of reducing GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and created the Climate Action Team.The 2020 GHG reduction target contained in EO S-03-05 was later codified by Assembly Bill (AB)32. Assembly Bill 32 California's major initiative for reducing GHG emissions is outlined in AB 32,the"California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006,"which was signed into law in 2006.AB 32 codifies the State's goal of reducing Statewide GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB)to prepare a Scoping Plan that outlines the main State strategies for reducing GHG emissions to meet the 2020 deadline. In addition,AB 32 requires CARB to adopt regulations to require reporting and verification of Statewide GHG emissions. Based on this guidance, CARB approved a 1990 Statewide GHG level and 2020 limit of 427 million metric tons (MMT)of CO2e.The Scoping Plan was approved by CARB on December 11, 2008, and included measures to address GHG emission reduction strategies related to energy efficiency,water use, and recycling and solid waste, among other measures. Many of the GHG reduction measures included in the Scoping Plan (e.g., Low Carbon Fuel Standard,Advanced Clean Car standards,and Cap-and- Trade) have been adopted since approval of the Scoping Plan.20 In May 2014,CARB approved the first update to the AB 32 Scoping Plan.The 2013 Scoping Plan update defined CARB's climate change priorities for the next five years and set the groundwork to 19 Ibid. 20 CARB.2008.Climate Change Scoping Plan.December 2008. https://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/scopingpla n/document/adopted_scoping_pla n.pdf. 17