You cannot apply to be covered under a regionwide permit if your proposed project includes any activities that are not authorized activities described in one or more regionwide permits, even if your project includes some activities that are authorized by a regionwide permit. The Commission and the Executive Director are required by law (the McAteer-Petris Act, the Suisun Marsh Preservation Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act) to consider your project in its entirety.

If your project includes any activities that are not authorized activities described in a regionwide permit, you must apply for an administrative permit or a major permit. Refer to section 10305 to determine the type of permit required for your project based on its nature and scope.

Note: Authority cited: Section 66632, Government Code; and Section 29201, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 66632, Government Code; Sections 21065, 29501 and 29505, Public Resources Code; Bozung v. Local Agency Formation Com. (1975) 13 Cal. 3d 263, 283-84; and Citizens Assn. for Sensible Development of Bishop Area v. County of Inyo (1985) 172 Cal App. 3d 151, 165.

History

1. New section filed 5-4-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 19).