CA SB231

Requires the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to develop a technical advisory on thresholds of significance for greenhouse gas and noise pollution effects by July 1, 2027

The office must consult with regional, local, state, and federal agencies in developing the advisory to assist local agencies with CEQA environmental determinations

Suggested thresholds may consider factors including whether an area is rural or urban, the applicable air district, disadvantaged communities designated by CalEnviroScreen, and relevant state environmental laws

Lead agencies may voluntarily elect to adopt the suggested thresholds of significance provided in the technical advisory

The Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation must post the completed technical advisory on its website