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Executive Order 2010-06
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WHEREAS, while politicians and scientists debate regulatory responses to climate change,
Arizona is becoming a leader in the field of solar and renewable energy;
WHEREAS, imposing costs on Arizona's economy associated with a GHG cap-and-trade system
that are not borne by national and international rivals would cost investment and jobs in Arizona
and put Arizona at a competitive disadvantage without effectively addressing what is a national and
global issue;
WHEREAS, Arizona recognizes the risk that a GHG cap-and-trade system may be designed in such a
way that disadvantages Arizona as compared to other states; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that Arizona stay informed of and influence any federal regulation and
legislation relating to climate change and capping of GHG emissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Janice K. Brewer, Governor of the State of Arizona, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of this State, hereby order and direct as follows:
1. Arizona will continue to be a member of the Arizona-Sonora Regional Climate Change
Initiative to further cooperation with its important neighbor on developing a regional inventory of
GHG emissions and identifying emissions reduction and energy efficiency opportunities.
2. Arizona will continue to be a member of The Climate Registry, however, businesses will only
be asked to join as reporters voluntarily since USEPA promulgated the final federal GHG reporting
rule, which became effective on December 29, 2009.
3. Arizona will continue to be a member of the WCI to ensure that Arizona's unique perspective
will be advanced and considered by the WCI partner jurisdictions as they work to develop the
Initiative. However, Arizona will not implement the GHG cap-and-trade proposal advanced by the
WCI, which begins on January 1, 2012, particularly during this economic downturn. The adoption
of any rules by ADEQ to regulate GHG emissions would require clear statutory authority.
4. The Climate Change Oversight Group ("Group") is established and charged with monitoring
the continued work of the WCI and providing advice to the Governor for consideration when
providing Arizona's input to other members of the WCI and to the Congress, USEPA, and other
federal agencies.
5. The Group shall also monitor any legislation, rules, or executive orders introduced at the
national level, which address climate change, GHG emissions, or cap and trade of emissions. The
Group's mission is to advise the Governor on the intent and progress of any federal actions, to
provide recommendations on how best to assert Arizona's position on these matters, and to share
timely and accurate information with the Arizona State Legislature as it reviews climate change
issues and opportunities.
6. The Group shall be organized, staffed and coordinated by ADEQ, and shall be chaired by a
Policy Advisor of the Governor.7. The Group shall not exceed 15 members--each of who shall be appointed by and serve at the
pleasure of the Governor. The members should include representatives from some or all of the
following sectors:
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Brewer, Janice K. Executive Order 2010-06 : Governor's Policy on Climate Change, text, June 2010; # 504 400 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 628-6580. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc226777/m1/2/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .