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Sunflower Alliance v. California Department of Conservation et al. (Reabold California, LLC, Real Party in Interest), S287414

Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The Supreme Court limited review to whether an agency may claim a categorical exemption from environmental review under CEQA while adopting conditions of approval relating to potential environmental effects, and the interpretation of 'negligible' in the Class 1 existing facilities exemption.

Supreme Court of California

Date Added

26 May 2026 at 22:31:04

Why it matters

Addresses the scope of categorical exemptions under CEQA and the meaning of 'negligible' environmental impact, which may affect future environmental review and approval processes for projects in California.

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