BILL NUMBER: AB 2582	CHAPTERED  09/14/06

	CHAPTER  283
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
	APPROVED BY GOVERNOR  SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
	PASSED THE ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 21, 2006
	PASSED THE SENATE  AUGUST 17, 2006
	AMENDED IN SENATE  JUNE 26, 2006
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  APRIL 19, 2006
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  APRIL 6, 2006

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Mullin

                        FEBRUARY 24, 2006

   An act to add Section 71041 to the Public Resources Code, relating
to environmental protection.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 2582, Mullin  CALGOLD program.
   Existing law requires a business or entity to obtain various
environmental permits prior to undertaking any project that may have
an impact on the environment.
   Existing law requires the Secretary for Environmental Protection
to establish an electronic online permit assistance center, the
CALGOLD program, to provide businesses and other entities with
assistance in complying with the laws and regulations implemented by
the boards, departments, and offices within the agency.
   This bill would require the CALGOLD program to be reviewed
periodically and, when necessary, updated to assist businesses in the
state that would benefit from information on permitting and
regulatory compliance, including emerging industries and life
sciences industries.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:


  SECTION 1.  Section 71041 is added to the Public Resources Code, to
read:
   71041.  The CALGOLD program shall be reviewed periodically and,
when necessary, updated to assist businesses in the state that would
benefit from information on permitting and regulatory compliance,
including emerging industries and life sciences industries.