CA AB231

Allows lead agencies to incorporate by reference a prior finding of overriding consideration from an earlier environmental impact report (EIR) for a later project until January 1, 2016, if specified conditions are met.

Requires that the later project's significant environmental impacts are not greater than or different from those in the prior EIR, and all applicable mitigation measures from the prior EIR are incorporated.

Limits use of prior findings to EIRs certified within three years before findings are made for the later project, and only if previously determined infeasible measures remain infeasible.

Applies only to projects consistent with the program, plan, policy, or ordinance for which the original EIR was prepared and that are consistent with local land use plans and zoning.

Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to expedite environmental review and promote job creation in California.