The Director may designate a lead agency on the basis of the completed requests and written statements, or may require a hearing. The Director may request additional written information from any disputing agency, applicant, or interested person without extending the time period for designation provided in Section 16021. Written notice of such request shall be given to all disputing agencies and the project applicant if the applicant has been required to submit a statement of contentions.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 16020
Note: Authority cited: Division 13, Public Resources Code; Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 1.5, Government Code. Reference: Section 21165, Public Resources Code.