California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 6.3 - Office of Planning and Research
Chapter 1 - Regulations for Designation of Lead Agency for the Preparation of Environmental Documents
Article 5 - Designation on the Statements
Section 16021 - Designation: Findings

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 16021
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

In making a designation of lead agency, the Director shall find which of the disputing agencies is most appropriate to carry out the obligations of a lead agency. In making this finding, the Director shall consider the capacity of each such agency adequately to fulfill the requirements of CEQA. In addition, the Director shall consider the lead agency criteria set forth in the State Guidelines Section 15065. Generally, such criteria will control unless the Director finds that another agency has greater capacity to carry out the requirements of CEQA. The designation shall be made within 21 calendar days of receipt by OPR of the completed request for designation.

1. Amendment filed 11-22-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 47).

Note: Authority cited: Division 13, Public Resources Code; Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 1.5, Government Code. Reference: Section 21165, Public Resources Code.

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