1. (a) If a negative declaration or environmental impact document for a project must be certified by the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), then the applicant may submit the certification and document as part of the permit application.
2. (b) When the certification and document are not submitted as part of the permit application, either (1) the applicant must submit a copy of the certification and document before the Commission holds a public hearing and votes on the permit, or (2) the Commission shall deny a permit for the project.

Before the Commission may hold a public hearing and vote on a major permit, the Commission must receive a copy of any required environmental determination and certified environmental document issued by the lead agency, as follows:

Note: Authority cited: Section 66632, Government Code; and Section 29201(e), Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 65941 and 66632(f), Government Code; and Sections 21000(g) and 29520, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-26-98; operative 2-25-98 (Register 98, No. 5).