Rulemaking

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The SMGB is statutorily responsible to review and revise state policy defining the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, the Seismic Hazard Mapping Act, and the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act. Read information and documents related to the SMGB's current rulemaking efforts below:

​Surface Mining an​​​d Reclamation​ ​​​​Act:

​​Mineral Design​a​tions​​

  1. ​​​​Gr​eater Sacramento Area Production-Consumption Region​ 

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Section 100​​ Ru​​le​​​making

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​​​Rulemaking Packages 

  1. ​Public Resources Code (PRC) 2714(f) Exemption - Surface Mining Operations of Infrequent Nature that Involve Minor Surface Disturbances

On October 17, 2024 the updated preliminary regulatory language will be brought in front of the Board for consideration and approval.


On August 15, 2024 the preliminary regulatory language was brought in front of the Board for consideration and approval. The language was sent back to Board staff for revisions.


Seismic Hazar​d ​​Mapping Act:


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Alquist-Priolo​ E​arthquake F​​ault Zoning Act:


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