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 3 - Application of the Act to Geothermal Projects
Section 1683.1 - Consultation in Connection with a Geothermal Project
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Prior to determining whether a Notice of Exemption, Negative Declaration, or EIR is required for a geothermal exploratory project, the Division shall consult with each Responsible Agency and Trustee Agency responsible for natural resources affected by the project.
(b) In connection with a geothermal exploratory project, the Division shall consult with Responsible Agencies to discuss the scope and content of a proposed environmental document as soon as possible but not later than 30 days after the Division receives an application. The Division may waive this requirement if the project has no significant environmental impact or if the project sponsor agrees to mitigate all foreseeable environmental impacts. This requirement may be met through written correspondence.
1. Change without regulatory effect amending section 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 and 21080.3, Public Resources Code.
