(a) The executive director shall review the application for completeness and may request or otherwise obtain from the department such additional information as is necessary for staff to analyze the application in conformance with Section 1896. If no additional information is needed, the executive director shall file a statement in the docket for the proceeding noting that the application is deemed complete pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25794.4(b).

(b) If additional information is requested, the department shall provide the requested information in accordance with Section 1208 as soon as practicable, but in no event more than 30 days after a request is issued.

(c) The executive director shall review the information submitted under subdivision (b) within 5 days of receipt and may notify the applicant that information requested remains outstanding. If information remains outstanding, the executive director shall specify what information is missing. If the department is unable to provide the additional information, it shall file a statement in the docket for the proceeding explaining why it is unable to provide the information and shall meet with staff to resolve the matter.

(d) Immediately after all outstanding information has been accepted pursuant to this section, the executive director shall file a statement in the docket for the proceeding indicating that the additional information has been accepted and the application is deemed complete pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25794.4(b).

(e) Within 5 days after the executive director's statement is filed, staff shall transmit the statement electronically to the list of agencies provided pursuant to Section 1892(b) with an internet link to where the application can be found online.