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Power Plant EIR Defeated By Inadequate Responses to Commenters’ Proposed Mitigation Measures

Perkins Coie on 12/31/2019

An EIR that did not squarely respond to detailed comments recommending additional mitigation measures has been held not to comply with CEQA. Covington v. Greater Basin., 3d Dist. Court of Appeal Case No. C080342 (certified...more

Seven-Year Extension of Diablo Canyon Lease Held Exempt from CEQA

Perkins Coie on 10/22/2018

A court of appeal has rejected CEQA and public trust challenges to a State Lands Commission lease extension allowing the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant to continue operating through 2025. World Business Academy v....more

Second District Holds CEQA’s Existing Facilities Categorical Exemption Applies To State Lands Commission/PG&E Lease Extension For...

Miller Starr Regalia on 6/26/2018

In a published opinion filed June 13, 2018, the Second District Court of Appeal (Div. 4) affirmed a judgment denying a writ of mandate and declaratory relief in an action challenging the California State Lands Commission’s...more

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - August 2014 #5

Allen Matkins on 8/25/2014

Environmental and Policy Focus: The California Supreme Court further limits the scope of CEQA review for voter-sponsored initiatives: Allen Matkins - Aug 11: Voter-driven initiatives meeting California Elections Code...more

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - January 17, 2014

Allen Matkins on 1/22/2014

Environmental and Policy Focus: Judge recommends approval of California natural gas plant -- UT San Diego - Jan 7 - An administrative law judge has urged the California Public Utilities Commission to authorize...more

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