Bill > AB1000

This bill creates a specific exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a sediment removal project in the Five-Mile Basin located in the City of Chico. The bill adds a new section to the Public Resources Code that explicitly states that CEQA requirements will not apply to this particular sediment removal project. The Legislature justifies this exemption by highlighting the unique flooding risk in the Five-Mile Basin area and arguing that a special statute is necessary to address this specific situation. While CEQA typically requires environmental impact reports or negative declarations for projects that might significantly affect the environment, this bill carves out a specific exception for the Chico sediment removal project. The bill also includes a legislative finding that declares this exemption is necessary due to the specific flooding risks in the Five-Mile Basin, which are considered unique to the City of Chico and its surrounding area. Additionally, the bill makes a minor, non-substantive change to a provision in the Water Code related to water quality control board coordination.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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