SB1008 exempts railroad grade crossing closures from California Environmental Quality Act review if deemed unsafe by the Public Utilities Commission.

SB1008 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to exempt the closure of railroad grade crossings from review if the Public Utilities Commission finds them to be a threat to public safety. This exemption does not apply to crossings for high-speed rail or projects carried out by the High-Speed Rail Authority. State and local agencies must notify the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the State Clearinghouse if they approve such projects. The act is deemed an urgency statute to immediately preserve public safety and allow local agencies time for long-term planning.

SB1008 exempts railroad grade crossing closures from California Environmental Quality Act review if deemed unsafe by the Public Utilities Commission.

SB1008 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to exempt the closure of railroad grade crossings from review if the Public Utilities Commission finds them to be a threat to public safety. This exemption does not apply to crossings for high-speed rail or projects carried out by the High-Speed Rail Authority. State and local agencies must notify the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the State Clearinghouse if they approve such projects. The act is deemed an urgency statute to immediately preserve public safety and allow local agencies time for long-term planning.