California Environmental Quality Act: natural hazards and adverse environmental conditions.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to broaden the definition of ‘environment’ to include the health and safety of people, and to require lead agencies to assess potential impacts from locating projects near or attracting people to existing or foreseeable natural hazards or adverse environmental conditions. It also clarifies that a ‘significant effect on the environment’ includes exposure of people to hazards and conditions. The bill aims to ensure that environmental reviews consider the potential impacts on human well-being.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘environment’ to include the health and safety of people.
- Requires lead agencies to assess impacts from locating projects near natural hazards or adverse environmental conditions.
- Defines ‘significant effect on the environment’ to include exposure of people to hazards.
- Mandates a detailed statement in environmental impact reports regarding potential effects from hazards and conditions.
- Clarifies that cumulative impact analysis can utilize previously approved land use documents.
Who is affected
- Developers and project proponents
- Local government agencies responsible for environmental review
- Residents and communities near proposed projects
- Environmental review boards
- State regulatory agencies
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