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Contested bill would set tight timelines for CalGEM completeness and permit decisions
Summary
AB 27 11 would require the Geologic Energy Management Division to determine completeness of Notices of Intent within 10 working days and approve or deny complete applications within 30 working days. Supporters said it restores predictability; opponents warned it could rush reviews and harm environmental justice communities.
Assemblymember Ellis introduced AB 27 11 as a procedural reform to produce predictable timelines for drilling permit reviews by CalGEM (the Division of Geologic and Energy Management). Industry advocates described the measure as restoring predictability statewide, while environmental justice groups and air‑quality advocates said automatic timelines could harm edge cases that need longer review for setbacks, geologic safety and public‑health issues.
"This bill will require CalGEM to make a completeness determination of notice of intention within 10 working days... If a notice is deemed complete, CalGEM would be required to approve or deny a notice of intention within 30 working days," the sponsor explained. Opposition witnesses cited data showing most Kern County notices are processed within 30 days and warned the bill could force denials or litigation in complex cases. The committee heard extended debate and, after accepting amendments, advanced the bill to Appropriations.
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