15123. SUMMARY

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

(a) An EIR shall contain a brief summary of the proposed actions and its consequences. The language of the summary should be as clear and simple as reasonably practical.
(b) The summary shall identify:
- (1) Each significant effect with proposed mitigation measures and alternatives that would reduce or avoid that effect;
- (2) Areas of controversy known to the Lead Agency including issues raised by agencies and the public; and
- (3) Issues to be resolved including the choice among alternatives and whether or how to mitigate the significant effects.
(c) The summary should normally not exceed 15 pages.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; Reference: Section 21061, Public Resources Code.

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