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 new legal language that states emissions from the combustion, oxidation, or other processes involving lubricants, as defined in federal regulations, will not be subject to compliance obligations under the program. 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 facilities. The legislation aims to promote a sustainable economy while preventing emissions leakage to other jurisdictions, encouraging innovative businesses to grow in Washington, and ensuring that compliance obligations do not hinder the establishment of new or expanded facilities.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 70A.65.080