In a rush to get back to normal, Governor Newsom issued an executive order to suspend permitting and review under both the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act for rebuilding homes and businesses lost in the L.A. fires.
CEQA is blamed for delays and rising costs, but it is also a crucial tool for residents to question whether rebuilding in fire-prone areas is a wise decision.
Instead of reforming CEQA to prevent its misuse, state leaders have often chosen to create exceptions, which may undermine its original purpose of protecting the environment.
While the Governor’s executive order appears to streamline recovery, it raises concerns about whether removing these environmental regulations is truly beneficial in the long run.
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