Section 25545.13.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 25545.13.
in effect(a)
A site and related facility certified under this chapter is deemed an environmental leadership development project certified by the Governor under Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 21178) of Division 13 and eligible for the procedures established under Section 21185, with no further action by the applicant or the Governor, if the commission verifies that the conditions in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 21178) of Division 13, including Sections 21183 and 21183.6, are
met and prepares the record of the proceedings concurrently with its review of the application and certifies the record of proceedings within five days of certification.
(b)
On and after January 1, 2026, if Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 21178) of Division 13 is inoperative or repealed, the procedures established pursuant to subdivision (c) shall apply to any action or proceeding brought to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the certification of an environmental impact report or the issuance of the certification for any site and related facility subject to this chapter, if the commission prepares the administrative record of the proceedings concurrently with its review of the application and certifies the administrative record within five days of certification.
(c)
On or before December 31, 2023, the Judicial Council shall adopt a rule of court to establish procedures
that require actions or proceedings brought to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the certification of an environmental impact report or the issuance of the certification for any site and related facility subject to this chapter, including any potential appeals to the court of appeal or the Supreme Court, to be resolved, to the extent feasible, within 270 days of the filing of the certified administrative record with the court.
References
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 21178.
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 21185.
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 21183.
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