California SB1097 modifies environmental review requirements for certain electrical distribution projects under the California Environmental Quality.

California SB1097 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to streamline the environmental review process for specific electrical distribution projects. The bill exempts certain projects from detailed environmental review if they meet specific criteria, such as being located within an existing right-of-way or not increasing the footprint of the existing transmission line by more than 10 percent. Projects on sensitive sites, such as national parks or wildlife habitats, are subject to stricter conditions.

California SB1097 modifies environmental review requirements for certain electrical distribution projects under the California Environmental Quality.

California SB1097 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to streamline the environmental review process for specific electrical distribution projects. The bill exempts certain projects from detailed environmental review if they meet specific criteria, such as being located within an existing right-of-way or not increasing the footprint of the existing transmission line by more than 10 percent. Projects on sensitive sites, such as national parks or wildlife habitats, are subject to stricter conditions.