Section 6992 - Decision to Prepare an EIR(a) An EIR must be prepared if an Initial Study establishes that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.(b) An EIR shall be prepared whenever it can be fairly argued on the basis of substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.(c) An EIR shall be prepared when there is serious public controversy concerning the environmental effect of a project. Controversy not related to an environmental issue does not require the preparation of an EIR.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 6992
1. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 5-5-82; designated effective 6-2-82 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 82, No. 19). Note: Authority cited: Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Title 14, CAC, Section 15050; Section 21100, Public Resources Code; and No Oil, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, 1974 13 Cal.3d 68.
1. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 5-5-82; designated effective 6-2-82 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 82, No. 19).