Existing law requires an application to be filed with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission for certification of a site and related facility which includes an electric transmission line or thermal powerplant, or both. Existing law requires the application to contain, among other things, safety and reliability information, including planned provisions for emergency operations and shutdowns, as specified.
This bill would require the application to also contain an emergency response and action plan that incorporates impacts to the surrounding areas in the event of an emergency and that would be conducted and coordinated with local emergency management agencies, unified program agencies, and local first response agencies. The bill would require that the plan include analysis and feedback from the local emergency management agencies as to whether the proposed facility requires supplemental first responder capabilities and meets National Fire Association 855 Standard as it relates to setbacks, as specified. The bill would require the plan to be paid for by the applicant.

Statutes affected:
AB 615: 25520 PRC
02/13/25 - Introduced: 25520 PRC