California Public Resources Code

§ 25992

PRC § 25992 Effective Sep 6, 2022Div. 15 · Ch. 15 · Art. 1

Statute text

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a)The state is committed to the responsible development of wind energy in federal ocean waters off the coast of California and supporting state agencies’ and other entities’ capacity needs in the time period between wind energy areas being leased and lessees submitting construction and operation plans. Under the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1451 et seq.), the California Coastal Commission reviews the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management consistency determinations for proposed lease sales in federal waters, and consistency certifications for proposed wind development projects, to determine if those activities are consistent with the federally approved California Coastal Management Program.

(b)Offshore wind should be developed in a manner that protects coastal and marine ecosystems. The state should use its authority to ensure, as feasible, both of the following:

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 251, Sec. 20. (AB 209) Effective September 6, 2022.