California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to create exemptions for certain projects. Specifically, it exempts the issuance of permits related to renewable energy projects, such as incidental take permits and waste discharge requirements, as well as reconductoring of transmission lines. It also exempts projects involving the inspection, maintenance, repair, or replacement of transmission wires and cables that meet specific criteria, including being within an existing right-of-way and having a restoration agreement. The bill aims to streamline permitting processes for clean energy development and grid upgrades.
Key provisions
- Exempts the issuance of incidental take permits for renewable energy projects.
- Exempts the issuance of waste discharge requirements for renewable energy projects.
- Exempts reconductoring of transmission lines that meet specific right-of-way and restoration requirements.
- Requires lead agencies to file a notice of exemption with relevant offices and county clerks for exempt projects.
- Defines ‘reconductoring with advanced conductors’ for clarity.
- Provides that no reimbursement is required for costs associated with the program.
Who is affected
- Renewable energy developers
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Regional Water Quality Control Boards
- Local governments (through permitting agencies)
- Utility companies
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