California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1 - Fish and Game Commission-Department of Fish and Game
Subdivision 3 - General Regulations
Chapter 4 - Procedural Regulations for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
Article 1 - General
Section 753 - Policy

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 753
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

As early as possible and in all cases prior to a decision concerning a project as defined in CEQA and the State EIR Guidelines, Fish and Game, acting as a lead agency (Section 21080.3 and 21080.4 of CEQA, Section 15030 of the State EIR Guidelines), or an agency with jurisdiction by law to exercise authority over natural resources which may be affected by the project (Section 21080.3 and 21080.4 of CEQA) will, in consultation with the public and appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, assess in detail the potential environmental impact of a project in order that adverse effects are avoided, and environmental quality is preserved, restored or enhanced to the fullest extent practicable. Project alternatives that will minimize significant adverse impact will be explored and evaluated in order to avoid to the fullest extent practicable undesirable consequences to the environment.

It is Fish and Game policy that consideration of the potential environmental impact of all actions is of the highest priority.

It is further Fish and Game policy to involve affected federal, state, and local agencies, private organizations, and members of the public to the fullest extent practicable in the environmental impact assessment process.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21080.5, Public Resources Code; Section 15050 of the State EIR Guidelines. Reference: Section 21080.5, Public Resources Code; Section 15050 of the State EIR Guidelines.

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