15354. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION

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

“Categorical exemption“ means an exemption from CEQA for a class of projects based on a finding by the Secretary for Resources that the class of projects does not have a significant effect on the environment.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; Reference: Sections 21080 (b)(10) and 21084, Public Resources Code.

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