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 770 - State, Federal and Public Review

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 770

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Filing the Draft EIR with the Secretary for Resources and State and local clearinghouses shall provide an opportunity for Federal, State and local agencies and members of the public to respond. EIRs shall be available for public inspection upon request during normal working hours at 1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, or may be requested through Regional offices of the Department of Fish and Game. Copies shall be made available to the general public for the actual cost of reproducing such copies.

(a) In accordance with Section 15160 of the State Guidelines, Fish and Game shall provide a minimum of 45 calendar days between release of the Draft EIR and the final date for receipt of comments. ESB shall specify the length of the review period after considering the physical and environmental complexities of the proposed project. Unless there has been a request for a specific reasonable extension of time, only those comments received within the review period shall be considered.

(b) Whenever a public hearing is held on the project as a part of the review and approval process, hearings on the Draft EIR shall be included. In all other cases, the Director shall determine the need for public hearings on the Draft EIR in accordance with Section 15165 of the State Guidelines. Such public hearings shall not be held until at least 45 days after release of the Draft EIR for review and comment.

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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