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 2 - Fish and Game as Lead Agency
Section 760 - Staff Review of Negative Declarations
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Immediately upon completion, two copies of a Draft Negative Declaration shall be submitted to the Environmental Services Branch (ESB) for review. ESB will review the document, coordinate with other Branches and Regions as appropriate, and forward the document and a letter of comment to the Director. This review will be completed within 10 days of receipt.
(a) If the document is acceptable, ESB will notify the lead unit. This unit will then prepare a Notice of Intent and a Draft Negative Declaration for transmittal to the Secretary for Resources, a Notice of Intent and 25 copies of the Draft Negative Declaration for transmittal to the local agency or clearinghouse, and copies of the Draft Negative Declaration, as appropriate, for transmittal to other involved units of the Department.
(b) If the document requires revisions, ESB will notify the lead unit. The responsible unit will make the appropriate revisions and resubmit the Draft Negative Declaration to ESB for the Director's approval.
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.
