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Committee Advances Two Little Hoover Commission Recommendations — Technical CEQA Thresholds and a Study on Lock‑in Periods
Summary
SB 231 would create technical guidance on CEQA significance thresholds for greenhouse gas and noise impacts; SB 232 would commission a study on whether a temporary 'lock‑in' of analytical methods could reduce litigation delays.
Sen. Sayarto presented two related measures (SB 231 and SB 232) based on recommendations from the Little Hoover Commission. SB 231 requires the state Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (OLUCI) to develop technical guidance on significance thresholds — starting with greenhouse gases and noise — that lead agencies may adopt. The Little Hoover Commission said clearer thresholds could improve predictability and reduce litigation…
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