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 3 - Fish and Game Review Procedures for EIRs and Negative Declarations
Section 780 - Review of Draft EIRs and Negative Declarations

Fish and Game in reviewing environmental documents, shall focus on the sufficiency of the EIR in accordance with Section 15161(c) of the State EIR Guidelines. Comments should focus on any shortcomings in the EIR. The appropriateness of using a Negative Declaration, or additional alternatives or mitigation measures which the document should include. Comments shall be provided by the regional unit to ESB for review. If the comments are sufficient, appropriate signatures shall be obtained, and the comments forwarded to the Resources Agency for incorporation into other Agency comments, if any. If the comments are not sufficient, regional unit personnel and ESB personnel shall coordinate to complete the comments before obtaining necessary signatures.

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.