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The Community First Coal Review Act would prevent approval for any new coal terminals based on obsolete information
June 16, 2026 – On Monday Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) introduced AB 40, the Community First Coal Review Act, requiring a full Environmental Impact Report before any local agency may grant a discretionary approval for a new or expanded coal handling, storage, or export terminal with a design capacity exceeding 5 million short tons per year. The bill also requires an updated environmental review when the type or quantity of coal changes materially or when the existing EIR is 10 or more years old…