§ 959.5. Alternatives.

The RPF may propose alternatives to the requirements of this chapter, and the Director may approve such alternatives provided all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The RPF develops the alternative in consultation with the Department of Fish and Game.

(b) The Director consults with the Department of Fish and Game and makes findings that the alternative conforms to (c), below, prior to approving the alternative.

(c) The alternative will provide protection for nesting birds and their nesting sites equal to or greater than the protection that would be afforded by the application of the normal rules set forth in this chapter.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 3-21-83; designated effective 7-1-83 (Register 83, No. 13).

2. Repealer of section filed 8-12-91; operative 9-11-91 (Register 92, No. 13).

3. Renumbering and amendment of former section 959.8 to section 959.5 filed 8-12-91; operative 9-11-91 (Register 92, No. 13).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 4551, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4513 and 4551.5, Public Resources Code.