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The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) is excited to announce the opening of the 2026-2029 membership application for the Assembly Bill (AB) 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC).
The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, (AB 32; Stats. 2006, chapter 488) called for the California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) to convene an Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC), to advise the Board in developing the Scoping Plan, and any other pertinent matter in implementing AB 32. The Board approved an ongoing EJAC in March 2023 to meet between and during Scoping Plan cycles.
CARB is seeking 11 members to serve on EJAC. Applicants who can apply include current EJAC members, community-based organizations, California Native American Tribes, industry-related or sustainable transportation and freight organizations, labor market and workforce representatives, non-profit organizations, and education/government entities from regions across California. New members will serve on the Committee for a 36-month term, which will begin on the date the EJAC member is first appointed by the Board.
CARB will prioritize the following criteria in the selection of new members:
- Representatives from communities in the State with the most significant exposure to air pollution, including but not limited to communities with minority populations or low-income populations, or both, pursuant to AB 32 statute and California Health and Safety Code section 38591.
- Geographic representation across California, including underrepresented communities.
- Candidates who possess environmental justice / community experience.
- Candidates who possess expertise / knowledge in relevant AB 32 sectors.
The 2026-2029 EJAC membership application will be open for 60 days. If you are interested in applying, please complete the Application Form by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on April 21, 2026.
Application forms must be complete with all required documentation to be considered in the selection process.
To ensure a fair, transparent, and competitive process, CARB is unable to answer questions regarding the application or the requirements. Please refer to the EJAC Membership Guide in the Application Form for more information on the EJAC member role including general expectations in advising the Board on AB 32-related programs.
Any technical issues on the application should be sent to EJACMeetings@arb.ca.gov.
For more information on CARB’s EJAC, please visit our EJAC webpage.
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