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RFA: State Fiscal Stabilization Fund.

Legislative Review

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Read about legislation that affects OPR, CEQA or General Plans.

Local and Tribal Intergovernmental Consultation

State planning law requires cities and counties to consult with California Native American tribes during the local planning process for the purpose of protecting Traditional Tribal Cultural Places. OPR’s consultation guidelines, background information, and training session information are all available on-line.

The State Clearinghouse and Planning Unit (SCH) within the Governor's Office of Planning and Research coordinates the state-level review of environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), provides technical assistance on land use planning and CEQA matters, and coordinates state review of certain federal grant applications. OPR often acts as a liaison between state and local governments and between various state agencies to encourage collaboration in the achievement of land use goals and objectives.

Links
CEQAnet – database of environmental documents filed with the State Clearinghouse
CEQA Statutes and Guidelines
California Planners’ Information Network (Site is temporarily unavailable)

Announcements and Technical Advisories

CEQA Document Submission
The SCH coordinates the State review of the CEQA environmental documents. Here, the process is briefly described along with links to sample forms and notices.

Federal Grant Review
The SCH functions as the single point of contact for review of federal grant or loan applications, in accordance with Presidential Executive Order 12372. Check here to see if your grant application requires state review and how to file your application with the SCH.

General Plans
State statute requires OPR to prepare General Plan guidelines, consider General Plan extension requests, and receive General Plan Annual Progress Reports.

Planning Resources
OPR, in its role as the state planning agency, provides technical assistance in the areas of land use planning and environmental review. Click here for publications and links to other resources.

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