California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 5.5 - California Coastal Commission
Chapter 10 - Federal Consistency
Subchapter 1 - Commission Procedures for Consistency Certifications for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Exploration, Development or Production Plans for OCS Related Federal Permits
Section 13660.9 - Appeals Procedure

Any applicant may file a notice of appeal of a Commission objection to a consistency certification within 30 days of receipt to the Secretary of Commerce according to the provisions of the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 USC Sec. 1451 et seq.) and the regulations contained in 15 CFR Par 930.120 et seq. The applicant shall send a copy of the notice of appeal and accompanying documents to the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall submit detailed comments to the Secretary of Commerce within 30 days of receipt of the appeal and transmit copies to the applicant, the Area Supervisor, and the relevant Federal agencies. Where the commission meeting schedule allows sufficient time for discussion prior to the 30 day period, these comments shall be the subject of Commission discussion with opportunity for public comment. This procedure shall also be followed if the Secretary of Commerce pursues an independent review of the consistency of an OCS activity.

1. Amendment filed 3-28-79 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 79, No. 13). Certificate of Compliance included.
2. Amendment filed 12-7-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 50).

Note: Authority cited: Section 30333, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 30008, Public Resources Code; 16 USC 1456(c); and 15 CFR 930.120-134.