(a) The purpose of this Chapter is to specify the objectives, criteria and procedures to be followed by the state board and the regional boards in implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, div. 13, (commencing with section 21000).)(b) This Chapter does not apply if the board determines that the activity is not subject to CEQA.(c)(1) The State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, div. 6, ch. 3 (commencing with section 15000)), including all subsequent amendments thereto, are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth in this Chapter. Except as provided in paragraph (2), to the extent that there are any direct conflicts between this Chapter and the State CEQA Guidelines, the State CEQA Guidelines prevail.(2) Article 6 of this Chapter contains the exclusive procedural requirements for the implementation of the boards' regulatory programs that have been certified by the Secretary for Natural Resources as meeting the requirements of section 21080.5 of the Public Resources Code.(d) Nothing in this Chapter limits the boards' authority to protect water resources under other provisions of law.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 23, § 3720
1. New subchapter 15 (articles 1-6, sections 3720-3782, not consecutive, and appendices A-C) filed 1-18-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 4).
2. Change without regulatory effect renumbering chapter heading filed 11-10-93 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 46).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 1-19-2011; operative 2-18-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). Note: Authority cited: Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 21000- 21175, Public Resources Code.
1. New subchapter 15 (articles 1-6, sections 3720-3782, not consecutive, and appendices A-C) filed 1-18-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 4).
2. Change without regulatory effect renumbering chapter heading filed 11-10-93 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 46).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-19-2011; operative 2-18-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3).