Bill > AB2410

This bill aims to expedite wildfire safety efforts by streamlining processes for "critical fuels reduction projects," which involve removing vegetation to reduce fire risk. Specifically, it exempts these projects from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a state law requiring environmental impact reviews for projects that could significantly affect the environment, until January 1, 2030, provided certain conditions are met, such as public notice and meetings. Additionally, the bill exempts critical fuels reduction projects from needing a coastal development permit under the California Coastal Act, which normally requires permits for development in coastal zones. The bill also mandates that the Natural Resources Agency and the California Environmental Protection Agency report to the Legislature by January 31, 2028, on how they have implemented a previous emergency proclamation that allowed for expedited fuels reduction projects.

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2410