1. (a) The Executive Director shall deny an application for a nonmaterial amendment to a major permit if he or she believes the proposed amendment would constitute a material alteration of the project and shall notify the applicant in writing of his or her reasons for that belief.
2. (b) If the Executive Director denies an application for a nonmaterial amendment to a major permit because he or she believes it would result in a material alteration of the project, the applicant may appeal that determination by filing an application for a material amendment and note the fact of and the reason for the appeal.
3. (c) If the applicant appeals the determination of the Executive Director to the full Commission by filing an application for a material amendment, the Commission shall, prior to holding a public hearing on the application, determine by a majority vote of those present and voting whether or not the proposed change will result in a material alteration of the project.
4. (d) If the Commission determines that a proposed amendment will not result in a material alteration of the project, the Executive Director shall process the request as being for a nonmaterial amendment.

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

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 10821 to Section 11101, and renumbering and amendment of Section 10723 filed 5-18-87; operative 6-17-87 (Register 87, No. 30). For prior history, see Registers 80, No. 48 and 73, No. 16.