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Bill would let projects apply for CESA permits for species under federal petition; supporters say it prevents costly delays
Summary
AB 550 would let the Department of Fish and Wildlife accept applications and issue incidental-take permits for species that are petitioned for listing but not yet listed under California Endangered Species Act; backers say it reduces uncertainty for clean-energy projects, while environmental groups want clearer standards and guardrails.
The Assembly committee passed AB 550 to Appropriations after testimony from renewable energy developers and conservation groups about a regulatory “no-man’s land” for species that are petitioned for listing under state or federal endangered species laws.
Assemblymember Petrie-Norris, the bill’s author, said AB 550 addresses delays that arise when developers encounter species that are under review for listing: projects can be halted mid-construction because the…
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