15252. SUBSTITUTE DOCUMENT

• (a) The document used as a substitute for an EIR or Negative Declaration in a certified program shall include at least the following items:

  • (1) A description of the proposed activity, and

  • (2) Either:

    • (A) Alternatives to the activity and mitigation measures to avoid or reduce any significant or potentially significant effects that the project might have on the environment, or

    • (B) A statement that the agency’s review of the project showed that the project would not have any significant or potentially significant effects on the environment and therefore no alternatives or mitigation measures are proposed to avoid or reduce any significant effects on the environment. This statement shall be supported by a checklist or other documentation to show the possible effects that the agency examined in reaching this conclusion.

(b) The notice of the decision on the proposed activity shall be filed with the Secretary for Resources. Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; Reference: Section 21080.5, Public Resources Code.