California Code of Regulations
Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy
Division 2 - State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission
Chapter 5 - Power Plant Site Certification
Article 1 - General Provisions Applicable to Notices of Intent and Applications for Certification
B - Filing and Information Requirements for Notices and Applications
Section 1711 - Public Notice of Discussions Among Parties

All hearings, presentations, conferences, meetings, workshops, and site visits shall be open to the public and noticed as required by section 1209; provided, however, these requirements do not apply to communications between parties, including staff, for the purpose of exchanging information or discussing procedural issues. Information includes facts, data, measurements, calculations and analyses related to the project. Discussions between staff and any other party to modify staff's positions or recommendations regarding substantive issues shall be noticed. Staff may also meet with any governmental agency, not a party to the proceedings, for the purpose of discussing any matter related to the project without public notice.

1. Amendment filed 1-11-83; designated effective 2-1-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 3).
2. Repealer of former section 1711 and renumbering of former section 1710 to new section 1711, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 12-21-2015; operative 1-1-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 52).

Note: Authority cited: Section 25213, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 11129, Government Code; and Sections 25216.5 and 25222, Public Resources Code.