1. (a) “immediate”--a period of time from the present to some future date that shall not be later than the end of the third timber harvest season following commencement of Timber Operations under a proposed Plan.
2. (b) “significant”--harm or damage which is substantial and threatens the use of forest-related benefits (i.e., other Beneficial Uses of the air, water, soil, fish or wildlife resources).
3. (c) “long-term”--harm or damage that is of such a nature and of lasting duration which cannot be corrected within 3 timber harvest seasons following commencement of Timber Operations under a proposed Plan.

The Director shall delay making a decision to approve or disapprove a Plan which has been filed only if he or she finds that it could result in immediate, significant and long-term harm to the natural resources of the state. In relation to ascertaining harm to the natural resources of the state, the words immediate, significant and long-term shall be construed to mean:

Note: Authority cited: Section 4551, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 4555, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New Note filed 2-21-79 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 79, No. 9).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 7-26-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 30).