California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: railroad grade crossing closure.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the closure of railroad grade crossings ordered by the Public Utilities Commission when the commission determines the crossing poses a threat to public safety. The exemption does not apply to high-speed rail crossings or projects undertaken by the High-Speed Rail Authority. Lead agencies must file a notice of exemption with specified public entities, and the bill is considered a state-mandated local program.
Key provisions
- Exempts railroad grade crossing closures ordered by the Public Utilities Commission if they pose a public safety threat.
- Excludes high-speed rail crossings and projects by the High-Speed Rail Authority from the exemption.
- Requires lead agencies to file a notice of exemption with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and county clerks.
- Declares the bill an urgency statute, allowing it to take effect immediately.
- Provides that no reimbursement is required for the program under the California Constitution.
- Defines the scope of the exemption based on the Public Utilities Commission's finding of public safety risk.
Who is affected
- Public Utilities Commission
- Railroad operators
- Local government agencies
- County clerks
- High-Speed Rail Authority
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