(a) The commission may, upon its own motion or upon granting a petition filed pursuant to section 1221 of these regulations, adopt an order to institute a rulemaking proceeding in accordance with the procedures of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(b) The commission may, upon its own motion, adopt an order to institute an informational proceeding. The order shall include:
(1) the date of the first hearing;
(2) a statement indicating whether the commission or a committee thereof will hold additional hearings on the matter;
(3) a statement of the authority pursuant to which the hearing is ordered, and a reference to any code sections or other provisions of law pursuant to which the information is to be gathered or disseminated;
(4) a statement of the nature and purpose of the proceedings;
(5) a statement requiring the presence and participation of such persons as the commission may direct, consistent with the nature and purpose of the proceedings.
(c) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, every order instituting hearings pursuant to this section shall contain:
(1) a statement informing members of the public of the function and availability of the public adviser;
(2) a statement indicating the time during which written comments will be received, and the manner by which such comments shall be filed;
(3) a statement that any person may make oral comments on the subject of the proceeding;
(4) a statement setting forth additional procedures deemed necessary by the commission and not inconsistent with these regulations. Such procedures may include one or more provisions contained in section 1212 of these regulations.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 25213, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 25210 and 25214, Public Resources Code.
1. Repealer of subsection (c)(5) filed 1-28-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 5).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-11-83; designated effective 2-1-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 3).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 9-13-2023 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2023, No. 37).
This database is current through 4/19/24 Register 2024, No. 16.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 1222, 20 CA ADC § 1222
