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 1683.7 - Delegation of Lead Agency Responsibilities for Geothermal Exploratory Projects
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) A request for delegation of Lead Agency responsibilities for geothermal exploratory projects shall contain a letter of request signed by the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors, copies of the county's adopted geothermal element, the final environmental document on the element, and copies of the county's CEQA procedures which detail the county method of completing its Lead Agency responsibilities for geothermal exploratory projects within 135 days.
(b) Upon receipt of the request, the State Oil and Gas Supervisor shall transmit a copy of the geothermal element and final environmental document to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and shall consult with the OPR prior to making a decision on the county's request. The Supervisor may consult with any other agencies, at his or her discretion.
(c) If the geothermal element and CEQA procedures are adequate, the Supervisor shall approve the request.
1. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (c) filed 9-3-96 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 96, No. 36).
Note: Authority cited: Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 21000- 21176, Public Resources Code.
