California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 2 - Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
Article 2 - General Responsibilities for Geothermal Projects
Section 1682.1 - Lead Agency CEQA Time Limits for Geothermal Projects
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
When the Division accepts an application for a geothermal exploratory project as complete, the Division shall prepare or cause the preparation of the required environmental documents and make a decision on the project within 135 days.
(a) The time limit shall be measured from the date on which the application is accepted as complete.
(b) Within 30 days after receiving an application for a geothermal exploratory project, the Division shall determine whether the application is complete and whether the project will require a Notice of Exemption, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or a Negative Declaration.
(c) The Division shall consult with Responsible Agencies to discuss the scope and content of a proposed environmental document pursuant to Section 168.3.1(b) of these regulations.
1. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 9-3-96 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 96, No. 36).
2. Amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 10-18-2004; operative 11-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 43).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 3012 and 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3715.5, 21080.1 and 21080.3, Public Resources Code.
