CA Gov't Code Section 8899.10

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a)

(1)As demonstrated by the California earthquake of October 17, 1989, the citizens of California live under the constant shadow of death, personal injury, and property damage from earthquakes.

(2)

During the same year as the California earthquake of October 17, 1989, there were over 15,000 earthquakes of varying magnitude recorded in this state.

(3)

A cohesive plan to optimize current and emerging earthquake research for the benefit of the citizens of California does not exist.

(4)

A cohesive plan to optimize current and emerging earthquake research is critical to protect the health and safety of the citizens of California.

(b)

It is therefore appropriate for the State of California to fund an Earthquake Research Evaluation Conference for the purpose of critiquing existing and emerging technologies for earthquake research and recommending a comprehensive plan for earthquake research in California.

The findings of the Earthquake Research Evaluation Conference should be used by the Seismic Safety Commission, in collaboration with the California Council on Science and Technology, the Office of Competitive Technology in the Trade and Commerce Agency, and the Division of Mines and Geology in the Department of Conservation, as the basis for finalizing and implementing a five-year earthquake research plan for the State of California.