reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 10 - Registration of Professional Foresters › Article 3 - Examinations › Section 1645 - Inspection of Examination Papers

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
An applicant who fails to receive a passing grade in the
					 written examination may, within thirty (30) days of the examination results
					 notice, request in writing:
(a) A copy
				  of the examination questions, and/or
(b) obtain a copy of his/her own answers
				  which will be mailed after receipt of payment of a fee covering the direct cost
				  of duplication as determined by the executive officer.
(c) The applicant shall not be provided any
				  answers of others, or the exam key. The Executive Officer shall not discuss any
				  specific answers with the applicant because Expert Examiners mutually determine
				  the answer scores.
1. Amendment
					 filed 8-1-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No.
					 32).
2. Renumbering of former Section
					 1645 to Section
					 1646, and renumbering of former
					 Section 1644 to Section
					 1645 filed 9-27-85; effective
					 thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 41).
3. Amendment filed
					 8-4-89; operative 9-3-89 (Register 89, No. 32).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						759,
						Public Resources Code. Reference: Section
						765,
						Public Resources Code; and Section
						6257,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 10 - Registration of Professional Foresters › Article 3 - Examinations › Section 1646 - Examination Appeal. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Amendment
					 filed 8-1-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No.
					 32).
2. Renumbering of former Section
					 1645 to Section
					 1646 filed 9-27-85; effective
					 thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 41).
3. Repealer filed
					 8-4-89; operative 9-3-89 (Register 89, No. 32).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						759
						and
						765,
						Public Resources Code. Reference: Section
						765,
						Public Resources Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 10 - Registration of Professional Foresters › Article 3 - Examinations › Section 1647 - Appeal Procedure

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Within thirty (30) days of mailing or personal service
					 notice, any real party of interest may appeal the actions of the Committee or
					 Executive Officer to the Board for a review in accordance with PRC §
										765
					 with respect to his or her qualifications in accordance with PRC §
										769.
					 The appeal for review shall be made in writing and shall include, the reasons
					 for or circumstances leading to the appeal, the items against which the appeal
					 is made, supporting documentation, and shall be accompanied by a non-refundable
					 fee of $100. The Board's executive officer shall conduct a review thereon and
					 may, at his or her discretion, administer an oral or written examination or a
					 re-grading of all or part of the examination as an aid in determining whether
					 the applicant has satisfied the qualifications. Upon completion of the review,
					 the Board's executive officer shall provide to the applicant in writing the
					 final decision and reasons therefor. The decision of the Board's executive
					 officer shall be final and binding.
1. New
					 section filed 8-4-89; operative 9-3-89 (Register 89, No. 32).
2.
					 Amendment filed 9-30-2020; operative 11-1-2020 pursuant to Government Code
					 section
					 11343.4(b)(3)
					 (Register 2020, No. 40). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section
					 11349.3(a)
					 extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional
					 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order
					 N-66-20.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						759,
						Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections
						765,
						768,
						769,
						770
						and
						774,
						Public Resources Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 10 - Registration of Professional Foresters › Article 4 - Miscellaneous › Section 1650 - Specialties

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) As an
				  alternative to being registered as a RPF, any person qualified pursuant to this
				  Article is eligible for certification in a specialty. Both RPFs and non-RPFs
				  are eligible for certification in a specialty. Only a person registered as a
				  Certified Specialist may use the title of that specialty.
A certificate in each specialty created will be issued by
					 the Board pursuant to Section
					 772
					 of the Code. Specialties will be created by regulation as the need
					 arises.
(b) The following
				  certified specialties shall be implemented and overseen by the Executive
				  Officer, with the assistance of the PFEC
(1)
				  Certified Rangeland Management Specialty
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 10 - Registration of Professional Foresters › Article 4 - Miscellaneous › Section 1651 - Certified Rangeland Management Specialty

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) A "Certified Rangeland Manager (CRM)" is
				  a person who provides services pursuant to Title 14 California Code of
				  Regulations (CCR) 1602, at the request of the landowner or hiring agent,
				  relating to the application of scientific principles to the art and science of
				  managing rangelands and range on forested landscapes, as defined in California
				  Public Resources Code §
										754.
				  A CRM shall perform professional services only in those subjects in which he or
				  she is competent by training and experience.
(b) When a CRM is providing range management
				  services related to the production of forage and livestock on forested
				  landscapes, an RPF shall be consulted if there are potential impacts on related
				  forest resources.
(c)
				  Qualifications as a CRM may be achieved by submitting to the Board evidence of
				  certification by the professional society or public agency recognized under
				  Public Resources Code §
										772
				  as a Certified Rangeland Manager, subject to
				  14 CCR
				  §
											1650. The Board shall grant a
				  specialty certificate upon (i) receiving evidence that the applicant has met
				  the CRM qualifications under the terms of the program, has successfully
				  completed any applicable written examination, has paid all fees due to the
				  professional society or public agency, if any, and upon (ii) payment of all
				  applicable fees to the Board pursuant to
				  14 CCR
				  §§
											1605 and
				  1607.
1. New
					 section filed 4-28-94; operative 5-30-94 (Register 94, No. 17).
2.
					 Amendment filed 2-28-2020; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2020, No.
					 9).
3. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsection (d)
					 filed 11-9-2021 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2021, No. 46).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						759
						and
						762,
						Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections
						762
						and
						772,
						Public Resources Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 11 - Policy for Administration for the Department › Article 1 - Policy Guides for Administration of Statutes Protecting Natural Resources › Section 1655 - Issues to be Referred to the Board by the Director

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) If, in the exercise of the Director's
				  powers pursuant to any state statute, the Director finds that there are not
				  guidelines, standards, requirements or prohibitions contained therein, he or
				  she shall immediately consult the Board for direction in the application of
				  such laws.
(b) If application of
				  any state law, other than the Forest Practice Act, raises substantial questions
				  about the protection of the natural resources of the state under the provisions
				  of the Forest Practice Act and would therefore bear on the Director's review of
				  timber harvest plans pursuant to Sections
				  4582.7 and
				  4582.75 PRC, then the Director
				  shall follow the same procedures as required by Section
				  4555 PRC and relevant regulations
				  in 14 CAC 901 et seq.
(c) The rules
				  and regulations of the Board, including the Forest Practice Rules, shall
				  contain the policies of the Board for guidance of the Director in administering
				  the Department. Such rules shall be interpreted to give recognition to all
				  applicable state statutes and to harmonize questions of potential policy
				  conflicts. If, during the administration of rules and regulations established
				  by the Board, the Director finds conflicts, inconsistencies, or a lack of
				  sufficiently clear standards to guide the Director or persons affected by the
				  regulations, then the Director shall immediately seek clarification from the
				  Board.
1. New
					 Chapter 10 (Section
					 1655) filed 3-9-78 as an
					 emergency; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 10).
2.
					 Certificate of Compliance filed 5-10-78 (Register 78, No. 19).
3.
					 Redesignation from Chapter 10 (Section
					 1655) to Chapter 11 (Section
					 1655) filed 5-19-78 as procedural
					 and organizational; designated effective 7-6-78 (Register 78, No.
					 20).
4. Order of Repeal of introductory paragraph filed 8-26-82 by
					 OAL pursuant to Government Code Section
					 11349.7(j)
					 (Register 82, No. 35).
5. Editorial correction of subsection (c) and
					 NOTE filed 10-19-82 (Register 82, No. 43).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						740,
						4551,
						4552
						and
						4553,
						Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections
						710,
						740,
						4552,
						4555,
						4582.7
						and
						4582.75,
						Public Resources Code; and NRDC v. Arcata, 59 Cal. App. 3d 959, 131 Cal. Rptr.
						172 (1976).
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 11 - Policy for Administration for the Department › Article 2 - Policy Guides for Administration of the Fire Protection System › Section 1658 - Criteria for County Assumption of SRA

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
In approving the election of a county to assume
					 responsibility for the prevention and suppression of all fires on all land in
					 such county, excluding lands owned or controlled by the federal government or
					 lands within the exterior boundaries of any city, the Director shall follow
					 these criteria:
(a) The county shall
				  have arrangements to provide a fire organization in place at the time of
				  transfer, with sufficient financial support and of adequate size, depth and
				  experience, to provide fire protection of the required type and level to the
				  natural resources to be protected within State Responsibility Areas.
(b) The county shall submit a detailed plan
				  that:
(1) Delineates placement of facilities,
				  equipment and personnel for protection of State Responsibility Areas.
(2) Provides a method for orderly disposition
				  of any state owned land and equipment, and placement of state
				  personnel.
(3) Identifies equipment
				  and personnel that are state supported and conditions under which the county
				  agrees to make such personnel and equipment available to the State for
				  authorized uses, including uses outside county boundaries.
(4) Identifies State Responsibility Areas
				  within the county and provides the same or higher intensity of fire protection
				  to these lands as is provided under existing levels of state protection in
				  other comparable areas of the state.
(5) Provides for a contingency plan whereby
				  the State will reassume protection of State Responsibility lands if the county
				  does not provide required minimum levels of protection as required by the
				  State.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 1 - General › Section 1660 - Definitions

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The words used in this subchapter have the same meaning in
					 the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13, Public Resources Code,
					 commencing with Section
					 15000, hereafter cited as "CEQA")
					 and the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3). In addition to
					 the terms used in CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, the following term used
					 in these regulations has this meaning:
"Permits to burn" means those permits issued by the
					 Department to burn trash, vegetation, agricultural waste, brush, slash,
					 rubbish, or any other material or to build a campfire, to the extent that a
					 permit from the Department is required.
1. New
					 Subchapter 12 (Articles 1 and 2, Sections
					 1660-1662.9) filed 10-31-85;
					 effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No.
					 45).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Section
						15022. Reference: Section
						41852,
						Health and Safety Code; Sections
						4118,
						4371-
						4376,
						4423-
						4425,
						4437,
						4439,
						4491-
						4494
						and
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Section
						15022.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1661 - Ministerial Project Exemptions

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
In compliance with the requirements of CEQA and the State
					 CEQA Guidelines, the following list of ministerial project exempt activities of
					 the Department has been compiled. This list is subject to the limitations on
					 ministerial projects set forth in the State CEQA Guidelines. This list does not
					 preclude inclusion of ministerial projects or other activities that come within
					 the State CEQA Guidelines.
(a) The
				  issuance of timber operator licenses.
(b) The issuance of State Forest Use Permits
				  pursuant to Section
				  4656 of he Public Resources
				  Code.
(c) The issuance of a
				  California Campfire Permit pursuant to Section
				  4433
				  of the Public Resources Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15268(c).
						Reference: Sections
						4433,
						4571-
						4577,
						4656
						and
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15268.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662 - Categorically Exempt Activities

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
In compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines, the following
					 list of categorically exempt activities of the Department has been compiled.
					 This list is subject to the limitations on categorical exemptions set forth in
					 the State CEQA Guidelines and does not preclude inclusion of categorical
					 exemptions for other activities that come within the State CEQA
					 Guidelines.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15300.4. Reference: Sections
						21080(b)
						and
						21084,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Section
						15300.4.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662.1 - Existing Facilities

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Class 1: Department projects under this class will consist
					 of operation, repair, maintenance and minor alteration of existing facilities
					 including, but not limited to:
(a)
				  Fuel and firebreaks and other fire defense improvements;
(b) Fire prevention signs, directional signs
				  and facility identification signs;
(c) Service roads; and
(d) Existing buildings.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15300.4. Reference: Sections
						4114
						and
						4170.5,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Section
						15301.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662.2 - New Construction of Small Structures

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Class 3: Department projects under this class will consist
					 of new, minor construction projects costing $5,000 or less.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15300.4. Reference: 14 CAC
						Sections 15300.2 and
						15303.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662.3 - Minor Alterations to Land

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Class 4: Department projects under this class will consist
					 of minor alterations to land including, but not limited to:
(a) Temporary work camps, equipment practice
				  courses, fire prevention exhibits, equipment parking and fire tool caches;
				  and
(b) Minor fire defense
				  improvements.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15300.4. Reference: Section
						4114,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15300.2 and
						15304.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662.4 - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Class 5: Department projects under this class will consist
					 of minor alterations in land use limitations including, but not limited to,
					 easements confirming existing use not leading up to a change in existing land
					 use.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15300.4. Reference: Section
						4114,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15300.2 and
						15305.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662.5 - Information Collection

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Class 6: Department projects under this class will consist
					 of basic data collection including, but not limited to:
(a) State Forest Demonstration
				  areas;
(b) Range improvement
				  studies;
(c) Forest
				  surveys;
(d) Rehabilitation of
				  burned areas;
(e) Fire protection
				  and reforestation studies; and
(f)
				  Forest research in silviculture.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15300.4. Reference: Sections
						4631,
						4647,
						4678-
						4678.7,
						4692-
						4695,
						4781-
						4788
						and
						4789.3,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15300.2 and
						15306.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662.6 - Action by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Class 7: Department projects under this class will consist
					 of actions authorized by state law or local ordinances to assure the
					 maintenance, restoration or enhancement of natural resources where the
					 regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment
					 including, but not limited to:
(a)
				  Establishment, modification, or dissolution of hazardous fire areas in
				  accordance with Section
				  4253
				  of the Public Resources Code;
(b)
				  Establishment, modification, or dissolution of zones of insects, disease, or
				  animal infestation or infection;
(c) Controlled burning pursuant to Section
				  4423
				  of the Public Resources Code;
(d)
				  Closures of land or access for fire protection purposes; and
(e) Forest product waste disposal and
				  storage.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15300.4. Reference: Sections
						4253,
						4256,
						4297,
						4423,
						4437
						and
						4712-
						4718,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						1300-1302 and
						15307.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662.7 - Inspections

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Class 9: Department projects under this class will consist
					 of activities which relate directly to inspections including, but not limited
					 to:
(a) Inspections for compliance
				  with laws and regulations such as fire prevention;
(b) Forest practice inspections;
(c) Scaling and inspection of timber products
				  or nursery stock;
(d) Facility and
				  building inspections; and
(e)
				  Inspections for compliance with the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of
				  1973 (16 USC
				  1331 et seq.) and other federal-state
				  cooperative programs including, but not limited to:
(1) The Clarke-McNary Act (16 USC
				  564 et seq.).
(2) The Forestry and Rangeland Renewable
				  Resources Planning Act (16
				  USC 1600-1614).
(3) National Forest Management Act of 1976
				  (16 USC
				  1600 et seq.).
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662.8 - Surplus Government Property Sales

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Class 12: Department projects under this class will consist
					 of sales of surplus government property including, but not limited to, sales of
					 forest products pursuant to Public Resources Code 4650.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15300.4. Reference: Section
						4650,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Section
						15312.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 2 - Exemptions › Section 1662.9 - Annexations of Existing Facilities and Lots for Exempt Facilities

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Class 19: Department projects under this class will consist
					 of annexations including, but not limited to, organization and reorganization
					 of fire districts.
Note: Authority cited: Section
						21082,
						Public Resources Code; and 14 CAC Sections
						15022 and
						15300.4. Reference: Section
						13821,
						Health and Safety Code; and 14 CAC Section
						15319.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663 - Private Services

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) The
				  services of private environmental, architectural, engineering, or construction
				  project management consulting firms must be procured by the Director pursuant
				  to these regulations only if they would lead to, or result in, services for the
				  approval of a project as defined in Section
				  21065 Public Resources
				  Code.
(b) Such services shall be
				  secured on the basis of demonstrated competence and on the professional
				  qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services
				  required, pursuant to Section
				  4526 Government Code.
1. New
					 article 3 and section filed 6-9-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No.
					 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						4526,
						Government Code. Reference: Sections
						4526 and
						4527,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663.1 - Definitions

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
"Architectural and engineering services" includes those
					 professional services of an architectural or engineering nature as well as
					 incidental services that members of these professions and those in their employ
					 may logically or justifiably perform. "Environmental Services" means those
					 services performed in connection with project development and permit processing
					 in order to comply with federal and state environmental laws. "Construction
					 Project Management" means those services provided by a licensed architect,
					 registered engineer, or licensed general contractor which meet the requirements
					 of Section
					 4529.5 of
					 the Government Code for management and supervision of work performed on state
					 construction projects.
1. New
					 section filed 6-9-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No.
					 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						4526,
						Government Code. Reference: Sections
						4525,
						4526,
						4527 and
						4529.6,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663.2 - Publication of Announcement

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  When a project requiring environmental, architectural, engineering, or
				  construction project management services is identified, an announcement shall
				  be made by the Director through publication of professional societies as
				  follows:
(1) If the services will be
				  predominantly architectural, the California Council, American Institute of
				  Architects.
(2) If the services
				  will be predominantly engineering, the Consulting Engineers Association of
				  California.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663.3 - Establishment of Criteria

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Director shall apply criteria which will comprise the
					 basis for selection for each project which shall include such factors as
					 professional excellence, demonstrated competence, specialized experience of the
					 firm, education and experience of key personnel, staff capability, workload,
					 ability to meet schedules, principles to be assigned, nature and quality of
					 completed work, reliability and continuity of the firm, location, professional
					 awards and other considerations deemed relevant. Such factors shall be weighed
					 by the Director according to the nature of the project, the needs of the State,
					 and complexity and special requirements of the specific
					 project.
1. New
					 section filed 6-9-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No.
					 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						4526,
						Government Code. Reference: Sections
						4526 and
						4527,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663.4 - Selection of Services

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
After expiration of the period stated in the publications,
					 the Director shall evaluate statements of qualifications and performance data
					 on file in the Department. The Director shall conduct discussions with no less
					 than three firms regarding anticipated concepts and the relative utility of
					 alternative methods of approach for furnishing the required service. From the
					 firms with which discussion are held, the Director shall select no less than
					 three, in order of preference, based upon the established criteria, who are
					 deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the required
					 services.
1. New
					 section filed 6-9-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No.
					 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						4526,
						Government Code. Reference: Sections
						4526 and
						4527,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663.5 - Estimate of Value of Services

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Before any discussion with any environmental firm
					 concerning fees, the Director shall cause an estimate of the value of such
					 services to be prepared. Such estimate shall be, and remain, confidential until
					 award of contract or abandonment of any further procedure for the services to
					 which it relates.
1. New
					 section filed 6-9-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No.
					 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						4526,
						Government Code. Reference: Sections
						4526 and
						4527,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663.6 - Negotiation

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Director shall attempt to negotiate a Project with the
					 best qualified firm. Should the Director be unable to negotiate a satisfactory
					 contract with the firm considered to be the most qualified at fair and
					 reasonable compensation, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. The
					 Director shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified firm.
					 Failing accord, negotiations shall be terminated. The Director shall then
					 undertake negotiations with the third most qualified firm. Failing accord,
					 negotiations shall be terminated. Should the Director be unable to negotiate a
					 satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the Director may select
					 additional firms in the manner described and continue the negotiation
					 procedure.
1. New
					 section filed 6-9-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No.
					 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						4526,
						Government Code. Reference: Sections
						4526 and
						4527,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663.7 - Amendments

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
In instances where the State affects a necessary change in
					 the project during the course of performance of the contract, the firm's
					 compensation may be adjusted by mutual written agreement in a reasonable amount
					 where the amount of work to be performed by the firm is changed from that which
					 existed previously in the contemplation of the Parties.
1. New
					 section filed 6-9-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No.
					 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						4526,
						Government Code. Reference: Sections
						4526 and
						4527,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663.8 - Contracting in Phases

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Should the Director determine that it is necessary or
					 desirable to have a given project performed in phases, it will not be necessary
					 to negotiate the total contract price in the initial instance, provided that
					 the Director shall have determined that the firm is best qualified to perform
					 the whole project at reasonable cost, and the contract contains provisions that
					 the State, at its option, may utilize the firm for other phases and that the
					 firm will accept a fair and reasonable price for subsequent phases to be later
					 negotiated, mutually agreed upon and reflected in a subsequent written
					 instrument, the procedure with regard to estimates and negotiation shall
					 otherwise be applicable.
1. New
					 section filed 6-9-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No.
					 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						4526,
						Government Code. Reference: Sections
						4526 and
						4527,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 12 - Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act › Article 3 - Private Services Selection Policy › Section 1663.9 - Small Business Participants

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Director shall endeavor to provide to all small
					 business firms who have indicated an interest in receiving such, a copy of each
					 announcement for projects for which the Director concludes that small business
					 firms could be especially qualified. The Director shall assist firms in
					 attempting to qualify for small business status. A failure of the Director to
					 send a copy of an announcement to any firm shall not operate to invalidate any
					 contract.
1. New
					 section filed 6-9-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No.
					 23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						4526,
						Government Code. Reference: Sections
						4526 and
						4527,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 13 - State Responsibility Area Fees › Section 1665.1 - Authority

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
This chapter sets out procedures for implementation and
				  collection of "State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Benefit Fees"
				  (hereafter referred to as "Fee"), as required by Assembly Bill X1 29, Chapter
				  8, Statutes 2011, PRC §
									4210
				  et seq.
1. Amendment
				  of chapter heading and new chapter 13 (sections
				  1665.1-1665.8) and section filed
				  1-23-2012 as an emergency; operative 1-23-2012 (Register 2012, No. 4). A
				  Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2012 or emergency
				  language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior
				  history of chapter 13 (sections
				  1665.1-1665.5), see Register 2005,
				  No. 11.
2. Amendment of chapter heading and new chapter 13 (sections
				  1665.1-1665.8) and section refiled
				  7-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 7-24-2012 (Register 2012, No. 28). A
				  Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-22-2012 or emergency
				  language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
				  day.
3. Amendment of chapter heading and new chapter 13 (sections
				  1665.1-1665.8) and section refiled
				  10-18-2012 as an emergency; operative 10-23-2012 (Register 2012, No. 42). A
				  Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-22-2013 or emergency
				  language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
				  day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-18-2012 order, including
				  amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 1-22-2013 and filed 3-6-2013;
				  amendments effective 7-1-2013 pursuant to Government Code section
				  11343.4(a)(3)
				  (Register 2013, No. 10).
5. Change without regulatory effect
				  amending section and NOTE filed 1-29-2015 pursuant to section
				  100, title 1, California Code of
				  Regulations (Register 2015, No. 5).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
					 4111
					 and
					 4212,
					 Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections
					 4102,
					 4114,
					 4125
					 and
					 4210,
					 Public Resources Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 13 - State Responsibility Area Fees › Section 1665.3 - Determination of Eligible Habitable Structure

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Determinations of eligible Habitable Structures and the
				  associated Fees within State Responsibility Areas shall be completed statewide
				  by the Department or for the Department by its Designated Fee Administrator
				  pursuant to PRC §
									4210
				  et seq. and the regulations contained herein.
1. New section
				  filed 1-23-2012 as an emergency; operative 1-23-2012 (Register 2012, No. 4). A
				  Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2012 or emergency
				  language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
				  day.
2. New section refiled 7-9-2012 as an emergency; operative
				  7-24-2012 (Register 2012, No. 28). A Certificate of Compliance must be
				  transmitted to OAL by 10-22-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by
				  operation of law on the following day.
3. New section refiled
				  10-18-2012 as an emergency; operative 10-23-2012 (Register 2012, No. 42). A
				  Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-22-2013 or emergency
				  language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
				  day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-18-2012 order, including
				  amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 1-22-2013 and filed 3-6-2013;
				  amendments effective 7-1-2013 pursuant to Government Code section
				  11343.4(a)(3)
				  (Register 2013, No. 10).
5. Change without regulatory effect
				  amending section and NOTE filed 1-29-2015 pursuant to section
				  100, title 1, California Code of
				  Regulations (Register 2015, No. 5).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
					 4111,
					 4212,
					 4213
					 and
					 4214,
					 Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections
					 4210,
					 4211,
					 4212,
					 4213
					 and
					 4214,
					 Public Resources Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 13 - State Responsibility Area Fees › Section 1665.4 - Imposition of the Fee

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Fee shall be imposed on all Property Owners with one or
				  more Habitable Structures within State Responsibility Areas as defined in PRC
				  §
									4102
				  and pursuant to PRC §§
									4125-
				  4128.
1. New section
				  filed 1-23-2012 as an emergency; operative 1-23-2012 (Register 2012, No. 4). A
				  Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2012 or emergency
				  language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
				  day.
2. New section refiled 7-9-2012 as an emergency; operative
				  7-24-2012 (Register 2012, No. 28). A Certificate of Compliance must be
				  transmitted to OAL by 10-22-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by
				  operation of law on the following day.
3. New section refiled
				  10-18-2012 as an emergency; operative 10-23-2012 (Register 2012, No. 42). A
				  Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-22-2013 or emergency
				  language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
				  day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-18-2012 order, including
				  amendment of section heading and section, transmitted to OAL 1-22-2013 and
				  filed 3-6-2013; amendments effective 7-1-2013 pursuant to Government Code
				  section
				  11343.4(a)(3)
				  (Register 2013, No. 10).
5. Change without regulatory effect
				  amending section and NOTE filed 1-29-2015 pursuant to section
				  100, title 1, California Code of
				  Regulations (Register 2015, No. 5).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
					 4111
					 and
					 4212,
					 Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections
					 4102,
					 4125-
					 4128,
					 4210
					 and
					 4211,
					 Public Resources Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 13 - State Responsibility Area Fees › Section 1665.6 - Fee Structure

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has been directed by the Legislature
				to impose a Fee that will provide funding necessary for fire prevention
				activities.
(b) The Fee shall be
				one hundred-fifty-two dollars and thirty-three cents ($152.33) per Habitable
				Structure.
(c) Fees shall be
				deposited in the Fire Prevention Fund.
(d) On July 1, 2013 and, annually thereafter,
				at its June meeting prior to each subsequent July 1, the Board of Forestry and
				Fire Protection may adjust the Fee rate to reflect the percentage of change in
				the average annual value of the Implicit Price Deflator for State and Local
				Government Purchases of Goods and Services for the United States, as calculated
				by the United States Department of Commerce for the 12-month period in the
				third quarter of the prior calendar year, as reported by the Department of
				Finance.
1. New section
				  filed 1-23-2012 as an emergency; operative 1-23-2012 (Register 2012, No. 4). A
				  Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2012 or emergency
				  language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
				  day.
2. New section refiled 7-9-2012 as an emergency; operative
				  7-24-2012 (Register 2012, No. 28). A Certificate of Compliance must be
				  transmitted to OAL by 10-22-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by
				  operation of law on the following day.
3. New section refiled
				  10-18-2012 as an emergency; operative 10-23-2012 (Register 2012, No. 42). A
				  Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-22-2013 or emergency
				  language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
				  day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-18-2012 order, including
				  amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 1-22-2013 and filed 3-6-2013;
				  amendments effective 7-1-2013 pursuant to Government Code section
				  11343.4(a)(3)
				  (Register 2013, No. 10).
5. Change without regulatory effect
				  amending subsection (b) filed 2-6-2014 pursuant to section
				  100, title 1, California Code of
				  Regulations (Register 2014, No. 6).
6. Change without regulatory
				  effect amending section and NOTE filed 1-29-2015 pursuant to section
				  100, title 1, California Code of
				  Regulations (Register 2015, No. 5).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
					 4111,
					 4212,
					 4213
					 and
					 4214,
					 Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections
					 4210,
					 4211,
					 4212
					 and
					 4214,
					 Public Resources Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 13 - State Responsibility Area Fees › Section 1665.7 - Fee Exemptions

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				An Owner of a Habitable Structure within a State Responsibility Area and also
				within the boundaries of a local agency that provides fire protection services
				shall receive a Fee reduction of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per Habitable
				Structure.
(b) An Owner of a
				Habitable Structure shall be exempt from the Fee if the Habitable Structure is
				deemed uninhabitable as a result of natural disaster. This Fee exemption shall
				apply to the year for which the fee is due and one subsequent year if the
				Habitable Structure has not been repaired or rebuilt. The Owner of the
				Habitable Structure shall comply with all of the following conditions:
(1) The Owner of the Habitable Structure
				certifies that the structure is not habitable as a result of a natural disaster
				(documented on the form identified in (b)(3)).
(2) The Owner of the Habitable Structure
				either documents that the Habitable Structure passed a defensible space
				inspection, conducted by the Department or one of its agents, within one (1)
				year of the date the structure was damaged or destroyed or certifies that
				clearance as required pursuant to PRC §
										4291
				and
				14
				CCR §
										1299.03 was in place at the time
				that the structure was damaged or destroyed as a result of the natural disaster
				(documented on the form identified in (b)(3)).
(3) The Owner of the Habitable Structure
				completes the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection form entitled, "REQUEST FOR
				EXEMPTION FROM THE FIRE PREVENTION FEE DUE TO NATURAL DISASTER" (BOFFP FORM
				VERSION 2, ADOPTED 5/13/15), which follows, or the form entitled, "SOLICITAR LA
				EXENCIÃ"N DE LA CUOTA DE LA PREVENCION DE INCENDIOS DEBIDO A LOS
				DESASTRES NATURALS" (BOFFP Version Forma 2, ADOPTADA 5/13/15), which follows,
				and the request is granted.
California Code of Regulations › Title 14 - Natural Resources › Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection › Chapter 13 - State Responsibility Area Fees › Form - Boffp Form Version 2, Adopted 5/13/15

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Click
				  here to view image
Click
				  here to view image
Click
				  here to view image
Click
				  here to view image