SB 426: California Environmental Quality Act: defensible space.

This bill would exempt public agencies from preparing environmental impact reports when maintaining defensible space to comply with state requirements. The exemption applies to projects that meet certain criteria, including revisions to the project that avoid or mitigate significant environmental effects. The bill would also require a lead agency to determine the applicability of the exemption, resulting in a state-mandated local program. The state would not be required to reimburse local agencies or school districts for costs associated with implementing this exemption.