[Archives] AB 1311 Alternative Schedule Permanent Regulations

The AB 1311 Alternative Schedule permanent regulations were submitted to OAL for final review on February 18, 2025.

The permanent regulations were approved by OAL and filed with the Secretary of State on April 2, 2025, and became effective on April 2, 2025.

• Office of Administrative Law Approval Document. The Office of Administrative Law’s official approval of the AB 1311 Alternative Schedule permanent regulations. This document is available for public inspection during normal business hours at CalRecycle, 1001 “I” Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. To schedule a time to inspect these documents, please contact Csilla Richmond at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov.
• Office of Administrative Law Approved Regulation Text. An accessible version of the final regulation text as approved by the Office of Administrative Law.

Current Documents

1. 00. Table of Contents. A table of contents that identifies each item contained in the official rulemaking file.
2. A. Notice of Proposed Action. The notice of proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of regulations.
3. B. Originally Proposed Text. The express language that shows any proposed adoption, amendment, or deletion to the regulations.
4. C. Mailing Statement for 45-Day Notice.The mailing statement that confirms the notice was delivered by means of electronic communication over 45 days prior to the close of the public comment period and public hearing.
5. D. Initial Statement of Reasons. An explanation of all proposed changes to the regulations.
6. E. Public Hearing Official Transcript. The official transcript from the public hearing that was held on May 29, 2024.
7. F. Post Notice Modifications.
   1. 1. Modified Regulation Text. The express language that shows any proposed adoption, amendment, or deletion to the regulations.
   2. 2. 15-Day Notice. The notice of changes that have been made to the original proposed regulations.
   3. 3. Mailing Statement for 15-Day Modified Regulation Text.The mailing statement that confirms the notice was delivered by means of electronic communication over 15 days prior to the close of the public comment period.
8. G. Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement Form 399 and Supplemental Information. The Economic and Fiscal Impact Form 399 and Economic Impact Statement Supplemental Information document required by Department of Finance.
9. H. Other Material in Rulemaking File.
   1. 1. 45-Day Original Public Comment Letters. The original public comment letters received during the 45-day comment period and public hearing. This document is available for public inspection during normal business hours at CalRecycle, 1001 “I” Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. To schedule a time to inspect these documents, please contact Csilla Richmond at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov.
   2. 2. 45-Day Annotated Public Comment Letters. Annotated versions of the public comment letters received during the 45-day comment period and public hearing. Annotations on these comment letters correspond with the comment matrix and final statement of reasons. This document is available for public inspection during normal business hours at CalRecycle, 1001 “I” Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. To schedule a time to inspect these documents, please contact Csilla Richmond at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov.
   3. 3. 45-Day Comment Period Matrix. A matrix that displays all public comments, corresponding comment codes, and CalRecycle’s responses to all comments received during the 45-day comment period and public hearing.
   4. 4. Non-Substantial Changes Made to Modified Regulation Text. A document showing all non-substantial changes made to the Modified Regulation Text after the 15-Day Comment Period.
   5. 5. Documents Relied Upon. All technical, theoretical, and empirical studies, reports, or similar documents relied upon in developing the proposed regulations.
      • 5a. Attachment 1 – Senate Floor Analysis
      • 5b. Attachment 2 – Recycling Center Alternative Schedule Informal Preliminary Workshop
      • 5c. Attachment 3 – Chronological List of Governor-proclaimed Disasters for Property Tax Purposes
      • 5d. Attachment 4 – Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement Form 399
      • 5e. Attachment 5 – Economic and Fiscal Impact Supplemental Information
   6. 6. Appendix D Form. Document recording CalRecycle tribal consultation activity. This document is available for public inspection during normal business hours at CalRecycle, 1001 “I” Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. To schedule a time to inspect these documents, please contact Csilla Richmond at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov.
   7. 7. CEQA Notice of Exemption and Attachment. Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. This document is available for public inspection during normal business hours at CalRecycle, 1001 “I” Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. To schedule a time to inspect these documents, please contact Csilla Richmond at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov.
   8. 8. Department Adoption of Regulations. CalRecycle’s Request for Approval document approving the adoption of the AB 1311 Alternative Schedule permanent regulations.
10. I. Updated Informative Digest. A revision to the Informative Digest describing any changes to the law during the rulemaking period.
11. J. Final Statement of Reasons. An explanation of any changes to the originally proposed regulations and a summary and response to public comments received on the proposed regulations.

All rulemaking documents listed on this webpage are either available by submitting a PRA request online on the California Public Records Act Requests webpage, or by emailing regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov. These documents are also available for public inspection during normal business hours at CalRecycle, 1001 “I” Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 To schedule a time to inspect these documents, please contact Csilla Richmond at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Input from Interested Parties

CalRecycle considered written comments sent to CalRecycle and received during the initial 45-day written comment period, which began on April 12, 2024, and ended on May 29, 2024. CalRecycle additionally held a hybrid public hearing on May 29, 2024.

Subsequently, CalRecycle considered written comments sent to CalRecycle and received during an additional 15-day written comment period, which began on October 16, 2024, and ended on October 31, 2024.

Contact

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