California § 21161 - Whenever a public agency has completed an environmental document, it shall cause
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§ 21161. Whenever a public agency has completed an environmental document, it shall cause
Whenever a public agency has completed an environmental document, it shall cause a notice of completion of that report to be filed with the Office of Planning and Research using the Office of Planning and Researchâs online process. The public agency is not required to mail a printed copy of the notice of completion to the Office of Planning and Research. The notice of completion shall briefly identify the project and shall indicate that an environmental document has been prepared. The notice of completion shall identify the project location by latitude and longitude. Failure to file the notice required by this section shall not affect the validity of a project.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21161
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21161 cover?
Section 21161 ("Whenever a public agency has completed an environmental document, it shall cause") 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.
How do I cite California § 21161?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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