Commission staff shall prepare, or shall direct the preparation of, a draft Delta resource management plan. Commission staff shall prepare, or shall direct the preparation of, any proposed amendments to the Delta resource management plan. In addition to containing a description of standards, policies, and elements, for compliance with Public Resources Code Section 29760, the draft plan, and any proposed amendments to the plan, shall contain an analysis of potentially significant adverse environmental impacts which may result from the proposal, and an analysis of feasible alternatives and feasible mitigation measures to minimize any significant adverse environmental impacts from the proposal. The analysis shall address both short-term and long-term effects on the environment, and shall also address growth-inducing effects and potential cumulative impacts. If the analysis identifies significant adverse environmental impacts, it shall also include a statement describing public benefits which substantially lessen the significant environmental impacts of the proposal.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 20015
Note: Authority cited: Section 29752, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 21080.5, 21080.22, 29760, 29763 and 29763.5, Public Resources Code.