Section 1896 - Preliminary Staff Analysis(a) Staff shall produce a written preliminary staff analysis of the proposed site and related facility that includes the following: (1) A description of the site and related facility that includes information described in Public Resources Code sections 25520 and 25794.2(b)(1) and (2).(2) An analysis of substantial environmental impacts of the site and related facility, the completeness of any mitigation measures proposed by the applicant, and the need for, and feasibility of, additional or alternative mitigation measures. This shall include proposed conditions and monitoring requirements needed to mitigate any potential impacts to the environment or health and safety to the maximum extent feasible, and to fully mitigate all air emissions in the surrounding community.(3) An analysis of the conformity of the site and related facility with public safety standards, applicable air and water quality standards, and with other applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards.(4) An analysis of the public benefits derived from the site and related facility including, but not limited to, environmental and electricity reliability benefits.(5) Identification of any requirements necessary to ensure the site is restored to its pre-certification condition.(6) An analysis of whether certification of the site and related facility is prohibited under Public Resources Code section 25794.6(b) Staff shall publish its preliminary staff analysis for a minimum of 30 days before a 30-day public and agency comment period.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 1896
1. New section filed 10-24-2022 as an emergency; operative 10-24-2022 (Register 2022, No. 43). Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25793(e), this action is a deemed emergency and shall remain in effect for three years or until replaced by nonemergency regulations, whichever is sooner. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-2025 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e) and 25793, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 25794.1, 25794.2 and 25794.5, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 10-24-2022 as an emergency; operative 10/24/2022 (Register 2022, No. 43). Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25793(e), this action is a deemed emergency and shall remain in effect for three years or until replaced by nonemergency regulations, whichever is sooner. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-2025 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.