Section 1565.2 - Preliminary Project Review(a) Upon receipt of an application, the Department shall conduct a preliminary review of the project and shall: (1) inspect such land in the presence of the applicant to determine whether a cost sharing contract shall be prepared and executed;(2) determine the manner in which the site for each prescribed burn shall be prepared;(3) determine the necessary precautions to prevent damage to the property of others by reason of such burning; and(4) determine whether the plans are consistent with the Program EIR, or whether an additional environmental evaluation is required by CEQA to determine if the applicant, the parcel, and the specific practices proposed for the project satisfy the purposes and criteria set forth in the Act, these procedures, CEQA, and all other applicable state laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.(b) If the Director is unable to make the determination set forth in Paragraph (a)(1) of this section, then the Director shall return the application to the applicant and state the additional conditions, if any, under which the Director would be able to make such a determination. Upon receiving the returned application, the applicant may either:(1) incorporate such additional conditions into the proposed project and resubmit the application for preliminary review; or(2) request that the Director personally reconsider his/her decision pursuant to 14 CAC 1568.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 1565.2
Note: Authority cited: Section 4475.5(b), Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 4475, Public Resources Code.