The type of permit required depends on a project's nature and scope:

Regionwide Permit. The Commission has adopted regionwide permits for certain activities that are minor repairs or improvements as described in or within the scope of sections 10601 or 10602 which the Commission has determined will have no significant impact on areas within its jurisdiction. Apply for coverage under a regionwide permit if a project includes only activities authorized under one or more adopted regionwide permits. See sections 11741 through 11746 for the application requirements for a regionwide permit.

Administrative Permit. Apply for an administrative permit if a project includes only activities that are minor repairs or improvements as described in sections 10601 or 10602, but which are not authorized under one or more adopted regionwide permits. See section 10610(a) for the application requirements for an administrative permit.

Major Permit. Apply for a major permit if a project includes activities that are not authorized under one or more adopted regionwide permits and are not minor repairs or improvements as described in sections 10601 or 10602. See section 10310 for the application requirements for a major permit.

Emergency Permit. Apply for an emergency permit only in an “emergency” situation as defined in section 10120. See sections 10640 and 10641 for the application requirements for an emergency permit.

Note: Authority cited: Section 66632, Government Code; and Section 29201, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 66632, Government Code; and Sections 29501, 29505 and 29509, Public Resources Code.

History

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