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Panel splits on short CEQA exemption to accelerate fuel‑reduction projects
Summary
AB 24 10 would create a three‑year CEQA exemption for narrowly specified fuels‑reduction projects in high hazard zones to accelerate work; supporters said it reduces delays while opponents urged retaining public review and asked to exclude conventional herbicides from the exemption.
Assemblymember Ellis presented AB 24 10 to exempt certain fuels‑reduction projects from CEQA for three years to speed wildfire prevention work in high hazard zones. The sponsor said the exemption targets small‑diameter nonnative and common species removal and includes reporting and a sunset to allow legislative review.
Opposition came from environmental organizations and public‑health advocates who said CEQA offers important site‑specific review, alternatives analysis and public engagement; Freedom Angels asked that conventional herbicides be excluded from the fast track. The committee adopted amendments, the author committed to continued conversations with opponents, and the bill was advanced to Appropriations.
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