SECTIONS 41200 - California Statutes

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

SECTION 41200

41200. The Legislature finds and declares as follows:
(a) The Mojave Desert region has serious air pollution problems
caused by the transport of air pollution from upwind districts and by
the operation of growing numbers of motor vehicles and numerous
stationary sources, and atmospheric and meteorological conditions
which are conducive to the formation of a variety of air pollutants.
(b) To effectively control air pollution within the region
pursuant to the requirements of state and federal law, it is
necessary to establish an institutional structure which reflects the
demographic and political makeup of the region.
(c) To successfully achieve required improvements in air quality
and the protection of existing levels of air quality within the
region, there is a need for greater coordination between air quality
management decisions and the land use and transportation decisions of
local governments in the region.
(d) To successfully develop and implement a comprehensive program
for the attainment and maintenance of state and federal ambient air
quality standards, local governments in the region must be delegated
additional authority and responsibility from the state, particularly
with respect to reducing motor vehicle emissions and expanding the
use of cleaner burning alternative fuels.