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California extends streamlined habitat-restoration permitting to 2032
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2045 on September 29, 2026. It extends the Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Act from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2032. Department of Fish and Wildlife approval of a restoration project now covers take only of the species the proponent lists in its application, and the department must set an application fee schedule by January 1, 2030 and report to the Legislature by December 31, 2029.
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Key points
- Extends streamlined habitat-restoration permitting to January 1, 2032.California Legislative Information
- Requires a CDFW report to the Legislature by December 31, 2029.California Legislative Information
- Approval includes take authorization only for species the project proponent lists; the department must require avoidance and minimization measures.California Legislative Information
- Chapter 818, Statutes of 2026, amends Fish and Game Code sections 1651 to 1657; it takes effect January 1, 2027.California Legislative Information
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