California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Chapter 9.8 - Chaparral Management
Article 4 - Project Review Procedures and Evaluation Criteria
Section 1565.2 - Preliminary Project Review
Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 1565.2
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Upon receipt of an application, the Department shall conduct a preliminary review of the project and shall:
(1) inspect such land in the presence of the
applicant to determine whether a cost sharing contract shall be prepared and
executed;
(2) determine the manner
in which the site for each prescribed burn shall be prepared;
(3) determine the necessary precautions to
prevent damage to the property of others by reason of such burning;
and
(4) determine whether the plans
are consistent with the Program EIR, or whether an additional environmental
evaluation is required by CEQA to determine if the applicant, the parcel, and
the specific practices proposed for the project satisfy the purposes and
criteria set forth in the Act, these procedures, CEQA, and all other applicable
state laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
(b) If the Director is unable to make the determination set forth in Paragraph (a)(1) of this section, then the Director shall return the application to the applicant and state the additional conditions, if any, under which the Director would be able to make such a determination. Upon receiving the returned application, the applicant may either:
(1) incorporate such additional
conditions into the proposed project and resubmit the application for
preliminary review; or
(2) request
that the Director personally reconsider his/her decision pursuant to 14 CAC
1568.
Note: Authority cited: Section 4475.5(b), Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 4475, Public Resources Code.
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