Public Resources Code section 21087
(a)
For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1)
“Equivalent documentation” means a plan or other written documentation described in paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 21080.5.(2)
“Sensitive receptors” has the same meaning as set forth in Section 51010.5 of the Government Code.(b)
For a project that includes the construction of a pipeline transporting carbon dioxide subject to the Elder California Pipeline Safety Act of 1981 (Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 51010) of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code), the lead agency shall prepare or cause to be prepared and certify an environmental impact report consistent with this division or equivalent documentation.(c)
(1)In addition to other notices required by this division or by another law, the lead agency shall, upon the completion of a draft environmental impact report or draft equivalent documentation, provide a notice to owners and operators of sensitive receptors that are within one-quarter mile of the proposed pipeline and to the State Fire Marshal in a manner consistent with Section 21092, that includes all of the following:(A)
A brief description of the proposed pipeline that includes the proposed map required by subdivision (a) of Section 51015.06 of the Government Code.(B)
The proposed location of the proposed pipeline depicted on a United States Geological Survey topographical map identified by quadrangle name.(C)
An address where copies of the draft document are available.(D)
The review period during which comments will be received on the draft document.(2)
This subdivision shall not be construed in any manner that results in the invalidation of an action by the lead agency because of the failure of a person to receive a notice under this subdivision if there has been substantial compliance with the requirements of this subdivision.(d)
(1)At least 60 days before certification of the environmental impact report or the adoption of equivalent documentation, the lead agency shall notify the State Fire Marshal of the project and provide sufficient information for the State Fire Marshal to make a determination pursuant to this subdivision.(2)
Upon notification of the project, the State Fire Marshal shall provide to the lead agency a written confirmation whether the proposed pipeline is consistent with the requirements of the Elder California Pipeline Safety Act of 1981 (Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 51010) of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code).(3)
The State Fire Marshal shall make publicly available on its internet website the determination made pursuant to paragraph (1).
Source:
Section 21087, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=21087. (updated Jan. 1, 2026; accessed Dec. 8, 2025).
