15100. GENERAL

CEQA Statute and Guidelines (2025 consolidated text) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · California

(a) Public agencies shall adopt time limits to govern their implementation of CEQA consistent with this article.
(b) Public agencies should carry out their responsibilities for preparing and reviewing EIRs within a reasonable period of time. The requirement for the preparation of an EIR should not cause undue delays in the processing of applications for permits or other entitlements to use.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; Reference: Sections 21000–21176, Public Resources Code.

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