California § 21080.3 - Prior to determining whether a negative declaration or environmental impact repor
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21080.3 — Prior to determining whether a negative declaration or environmental impact repor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21080.3. Prior to determining whether a negative declaration or environmental impact repor
(a) Prior to determining whether a negative declaration or environmental impact report is required for a project, the lead agency shall consult with all responsible agencies and trustee agencies. Prior to that required consultation, the lead agency may informally contact any of those agencies. (b) In order to expedite the requirements of subdivision (a), the Office of Planning and Research, upon request of a lead agency, shall assist the lead agency in determining the various responsible agencies and trustee agencies, for a proposed project. In the case of a project described in subdivision (c) of Section 21065, the request may also be made by the project applicant.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21080.3
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21080.3 cover?
Section 21080.3 ("Prior to determining whether a negative declaration or environmental impact repor") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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