A BILL
To identify, prepare, and respond to risks of climate disaster.
Be it enacted by the Parliament of Frémont assembled;
Section 1. Title
This legislation may be cited as the Climate Preparedness and Response Act or the CPR Act.
Section 2. Climate Preparedness and Response Commission
1. A multi-disciplinary commission shall be established under the purview of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to monitor and mitigate threats of climate disaster.
2. The First Minister shall appoint members to the commission to be composed of scientists from three separate institutions, including one climatologist; representatives from public works and utilities, emergency management, and health; and individuals with expertise in the diverse geographies of the region.
3. The commission shall compile a report on projected changes in weather, water availability, sea levels, power supply maintenance and availability, and disaster mitigation strategies across the region for a period of:
a. Five years beginning with the next even-numbered year; and
b. At least 20 years and not longer than 50 years beginning with the next even-numbered year.
Section 3. Weatherizing the Grid
1. Power supply providers within the region shall submit annual reports to the Climate Preparedness and Response Commission, demonstrating that they have:
a. Weatherized their equipment to withstand projected weather patterns.
b. Evaluated and addressed risks to their ability to provide a stable power supply during adverse weather conditions.
c. Established contingency plans to mitigate large scale power outages.
2. Power supply providers shall be subject to inspection and review by the Climate Preparedness and Response Commission.
3. Entities found in violation of Climate Preparedness and Response standards for the first time shall be subject to a fine of $250,000.
4. Each subsequent failed inspection shall increase the fine by $500,000 per violation.
Section 4. Climate Disaster Response Assistance
1. $750 million shall be set aside annually to establish programs and services that respond to officially declared climate disasters, as well as to provide assistance to victims.
2. A hotline shall be established where individuals may report issues related to officially declared climate disasters.
3. The Region will cooperate with the government of the Republic of Atlasia in finding shelter for any victims of officially declared climate disasters, including immigrants and those who have been granted refugee status.
Section 5. Incentives for Individuals to Weatherize their Homes
1. A tax rebate of up to $3000 will be made available to all individuals that agree to weatherize their homes, including:
a. Contracting a Home Energy Audit to identify weatherization needs
b. Window and Door Repair and Replacement
c. Adding insulation
d. Improving ventilation and moisture control
e. Other weatherization and climate mitigation strategies endorsed by the Commission
Section 6. Effectiveness
1. This act shall be effective immediately upon passage.
Frémont House of CommonsPassed 5-0-1 in the Frémont Parliament Assembled,
