Except as otherwise provided in this article, Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 65920) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code applies to all public agencies which make a land use decision or issue a permit for a hazardous waste facility project, as specified in Section 65963.1 of the Government Code. The public agency shall perform the duties and carry out the actions required by Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 65920) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code in connection with applications submitted to the public agency for a hazardous waste facility project, unless otherwise specified in this article.
Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 25199.2