A.B. 32, "The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006" establishes a cap on greenhouse gas pollution--reducing emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2020, or 25 percent below forecasted levels.

The bill also requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to institute a mandatory emissions reporting and tracking system to monitor and enforce compliance with the cap.

AB 32 requires that CARB use the following principles to implement the cap:

• Distribute benefits and costs equitably.
   
• Protect entities that have reduced their emissions through actions prior to this regulatory mandate.
   
• Ensure that the program reduces pollution in local communities.
   
• To the extent feasible, allow for coordination with other states and countries to reduce emissions.
   

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