§ 12002. Policy.

As outlined in Sections 21000 and 21001 of the CEQA, every public agency and every citizen of the State has an obligation to take all action necessary to protect, rehabilitate and enhance the environment of the State. State Environmental Impact Reports (EIR's) prepared in accordance with CEQA and Federal Environmental Impact Statements (EIS's) prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) will inform decision-makers of the environmental effects of proposed projects. The function of reviewing EIR's and EIS's requires evaluation of projects to determine whether they might have a significant effect on the environment, examine methods of reducing adverse impacts, and consider alternatives to the project as proposed.