Background
The Methane Task Force, a joint effort led by the Department of Conservation California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), seeks to identify and respond to methane leaks from oil infrastructure near communities, as well as address the outsized impact methane has on climate change.
Called for by Governor Newsom in
a July 2022 letter to CARB Chair Liane Randolph, the Task Force will convene on a regular basis to share with the public updates on efforts underway at CalGEM and CARB aimed at addressing methane leaks from oil and gas infrastructure, and to elevate opportunities for deeper public and local agency engagement across these programs and efforts.
Task Force Members
The Methane Task Force is made up of representatives from the following partnering state agencies:
- California Geologic Energy Management Division
- California Air Resources Board
- California Natural Resources Agency
- California Environmental Protection Agency
Meeting Notices
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Past Meetings
The Methane Task Force meetings will be recorded and made available following the event.
Methane Task Force Public Meeting 01 – September 15, 2022
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