The bill amends RCW 70A.65.080 to exempt emissions associated with lubricants from coverage under Washington's cap and invest program. Specifically, it introduces a new exemption for emissions from the combustion, oxidation, or other processes involving lubricants, as defined in federal regulations. This exemption applies regardless of whether a supplier can demonstrate that the lubricant is not combusted or oxidized. Additionally, the bill clarifies existing exemptions for various emissions sources, including those from aviation fuels, watercraft fuels combusted outside Washington, and emissions from certain agricultural fuels.

The legislation aims to streamline compliance obligations for covered entities by ensuring that multiple entities are not held accountable for the same emissions. It emphasizes the state's commitment to fostering a sustainable economy while avoiding emissions leakage to other jurisdictions. The bill also outlines the process for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions from new or expanded facilities, ensuring that covered emissions do not serve as a basis for denying permits, while allowing entities to meet mitigation requirements through compliance instruments.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 70A.65.080