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Section 4970.10.3 - Planning

Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 4970.10.3

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Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 4970.10.3 - Planning
(a) Purpose

Development and preparation of plans for future Projects which propose organization, Development, operation, Conservation and/or maintenance to sustain long-term OHV Recreational use.

(b) Available Funding

From the O&M category, at least ten percent (10%) of the funds will be available for planning Projects.

(c) Examples of Deliverables

Planning Deliverables include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Identifying trails or other Facilities for OHV Recreation, including inventories and mapping of roads, trails, and areas,
(2) Developing a plan to protect and conserve soils, water, plants, animals, and/or Cultural or other natural resources affected by OHV Recreation, and
(3) Preparing an OHV component of a recreation management plan, OHV Plan, or the OHV portion of a general plan.
(d) Project-Specific Application Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed in Section 4970.05.1, Applications for planning Projects shall include a Project Description. The Project Description shall provide sufficient clarity such that those not familiar with the Applicant or Project can understand what the Applicant intends to do. The Project Description shall include:

(1) Background

Provide a brief description of the Applicant or Land Manger's organization/ program (e.g., location and types of recreation available),

(2) Project Description

The Project Description shall provide sufficient clarity such that those not familiar with the Applicant or Project can understand what the Applicant intends to do. The Project Description shall include:

(A) A list of Project Deliverables the Applicant proposes to undertake,
(B) How the proposed Project relates to OHV Recreation and will add to, enhance, or otherwise sustain OHV Recreation or OHV Opportunity in the Project Area,
(C) A list of all reports, interim or final, or other documents to be produced, and
(D) A timeline for completion of all planning activities.
(e) Optional Project-Specific Application Documents

If Applicants deem it helpful to support their specific Project Application, the following documents may be submitted:

(1) Project-specific photos - up to two (2) pages, and/or
(2) Project-specific map(s).
(f) Evaluation Criteria

Refer to Appendix, incorporated by reference, for Planning Project Criteria (Rev. 1/22).

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 4970.10.3

1. New section filed 1-12-2009; operative 1-12-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 3).
2. Amendment of subsections (c)(2)-(3) filed 1-8-2010; operative 1-11-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 2).
3. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-9-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 51).
4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 11-14-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 46).
5. New subsection (d)(1), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (d)(2) filed 12-14-2018; operative 1-1-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 50).
6. Amendment of subsections (d) and (d)(2), new subsections (d)(2)(A)-(D), repealer of subsections (d)(3)-(6) and amendment of subsection (f) filed 12-22-2020; operative 12-22-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 52). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.
7. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 12-27-2021; operative 1-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 53). 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-71-20.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5001.5 and 5003, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 5024.1, 5090.32, 5090.35, 5090.50 and 5090.53, Public Resources Code.

1. New section filed 1-12-2009; operative 1-12-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 3).
2. Amendment of subsections (c)(2)-(3) filed 1-8-2010; operative 1-11-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 2).
3. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-9-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 51).
4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 11-14-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 46).
5. New subsection (d)(1), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (d)(2) filed 12-14-2018; operative 1/1/2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 50).
6. Amendment of subsections (d) and (d)(2), new subsections (d)(2)(A)-(D), repealer of subsections (d)(3)-(6) and amendment of subsection (f) filed 12-22-2020; operative 12/22/2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 52). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.
7. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 12-27-2021; operative 1/1/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 53). 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-71-20.