Time- Dated Material GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW California Regulatory Notice Register REGISTER 2024, NUMBER 42–Z PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW OCTOBER 18, 2024 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS TITLE 2. CENTRAL V ALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD Conflict–of–Interest Code — Notice File Number Z2024–1003–01 ........................................ 1367 TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION Refunding of General Election Contributions — Notice File Number Z2024–1008–02 ......................... 1367 TITLE 14.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERV ANCY San Joaquin River Parkway Public Access and Use Regulations — Notice File Number Z2024–1009–01 ................................................................................ 1368 TITLE 16. DENTAL HYGIENE BOARD Appeals Process and Reinstatement of Withdrawn Dental Hygiene Educational Programs — Notice File Number Z2024–1007–01 ................................................................ 1372 TITLE 25.

HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Conflict–of–Interest Code — Notice File Number Z2024–1004–01 ........................................ 1375 PETITION DECISION ENERGY CONSERV ATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Denial of Petition for Rulemaking in the Matter of Western States Petroleum Association Petition for Rulemaking .......................................................................... 1376

SUMMARY OF REGULATORY ACTIONS Regulations filed with Secretary of State ............................................................. 1377 The California Regulatory Notice Register is an official state publication of the Office of Administrative Law containing notices of proposed regulatory actions by state regulatory agencies to adopt, amend or repeal regulations contained in the California Code of Regulations. The effective period of a notice of proposed regulatory action by a state agency in the California Regulatory Notice Register shall not exceed one year [Government Code § 11346.4(b)].

It is suggested, therefore, that issues of the California Regulatory Notice Register be retained for a minimum of 18 months. CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER is published weekly by the Office of Administrative Law, 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1250, Sacramento, CA 95814-4339. The Register is printed by Barclays, a subsidiary of West, a Thomson Reuters Business, and is offered by subscription for $372.00 (annual price). To order or make changes to current subscriptions, please call (800) 328−4880. The Register can also be accessed at https://oal.ca.gov .

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1367 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS Information contained in this document is published as received from agencies and is not edited by Thomson Reuters. TITLE 2. C ENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE CONFLICT–OF–INTEREST CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cen- tral Valley Flood Protection Board, pursu - ant to the authority vested in it by

section 87306 of the Government Code, proposes amendment to its conflict–of–interest code. A comment period has been established commencing on October 18, 2024, and closing on December 2, 2024. All inquiries should be directed to the contact listed below. The Central Valley Flood Protection Board pro - poses to amend its conflict–of–interest code to include employee positions that involve the making or partici- pation in the making of decisions that may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest, as set forth in subdivision (

a) of

section 87302 of the Gov - ernment Code. The amendment carries out the pur - poses of the law and no other alternative would do so and be less burdensome to affected persons. Changes to the conflict–of–interest code include: the addition of two new classifications to the list of Designated Classifications, including Program Man - ager II, California Bay Delta Authority, and Career Executive Assignment Deputy Executive Officer. The proposed amendment and explanation of the reasons can be obtained from the agency’s contact.

Any interested person may submit written com - ments relating to the proposed amendment by submit- ting them no later than December 2, 2024, or at the conclusion of the public hearing, if requested, which - ever comes later. At this time, no public hearing is scheduled. A person may request a hearing no later than November 17, 2024. The Central Valley Flood Protection Board has determined that the proposed amendments: 1. Impose no mandate on local agencies or school districts. 2. Impose no costs or savings on any state agency. 3.

Impose no costs on any local agency or school district that are required to be reimbursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Divi- sion 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. 4. Will not result in any nondiscretionary costs or savings to local agencies. 5. Will not result in any costs or savings in federal funding to the state. 6. Will not have any potential cost impact on private persons, businesses or small businesses. All inquiries concerning this proposed amend - ment, and any communication required by this no - tice should be directed to: Amber Woertink, Ad - ministrative Supervisor, at 916–718–3727 or Amber.Woertink@cvflood.ca.gov. TITLE 2.

F AIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fair Polit - ical Practices Commission (the Commission), under the authority vested in it under the Political Reform Act (the Act) 1 by

Section 83112 of the Government Code, proposes to adopt, amend, or repeal regulations in Title 2, Division 6 of the California Code of Reg - ulations. The Commission will consider the proposed regulation at a public hearing on or after November 21, 2024, at the offices of the Fair Political Practices Commission, 1102 Q Street, Suite 3050, Sacramento, California, commencing at approximately 10:00 a.m. Written comments should be received at the Commis- sion offices no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 19, 2024. BACKGROUND/OVERVIEW

Section 85318 permits a candidate for elective state, county, or city office to raise general election cam - paign funds during the primary election for the same office. Upon the defeat of the candidate,

Section 85318 requires the candidate to return the funds to contribu - tors for the general election on a pro rata basis. While strict, the requirements of

Section 85318 serve the pur- pose of preventing candidates defeated in a primary election from circumventing the Act’s contribution limits by using general election funds raised during the primary election, which would otherwise exceed the primary election’s applicable contribution limits, for purposes unrelated to the general election. Sections 85306 and 85317 set forth parameters with- in which candidates are permitted to transfer and car - 1 The Political Reform Act is contained in Government Code Sections 81000 through 91014. All statutory references are to the Government Code, unless otherwise indicated.

The regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission are contained in Sec - tions 18104 through 18998 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. All regulatory references are to Title 2, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, unless otherwise indicated.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1368 ryover funds from one committee to another.

Section 85306 permits candidates to “transfer campaign funds from one controlled committee to a controlled com - mittee for elective state, county, or city office of the same candidate.” Moreover,

Section 85306 requires candidates to attribute transferred contributions using either a “last in, first out” or “first in, first out” ac - counting method. Funds may not be transferred, if the funds attributed to a specific contributor exceed the contribution limits of

Section 85301 or 85302 when aggregated with all other transfers attributed to, and contributions from, the same contributor. On July 15, 2024, the Governor signed SB 948 (Limon — treatment of general election funds), which takes effect January 1, 2025. It amends Sections 85317 and 85318.

Specifically, this legislation amends Sections 85317 and 85318 to provide that (1) a candidate who raises funds for the general election before the primary elec- tion, and who does not file a declaration of candidacy to qualify for a primary election, may transfer these funds to a committee for the same or a different office, and (2) a candidate who wins the election outright in the primary may transfer general election funds to a committee for a subsequent election to the same office, with attribution to specific contributors.

As a result of this legislation, Commission staff proposes regulatory language requiring the refund of contributions when a candidate chooses to withdraw from the primary elec- tion after filing a declaration of candidacy and remov- ing a regulatory definition of subsequent election su - perseded by the recent statutory amendments.

REGULATORY ACTION The Commission may review and consider all as - pects of the refunding of general election contributions regulation, including, but not limited to, the adoption of regulatory language requiring the refund of contri - butions when a candidate chooses to withdraw from the primary election after filing a declaration of candi- dacy. While the Commission may review and consid - er any aspect of Regulations 18531.2 and 18537.1, it is anticipated that the Commission will specifically con- sider each of the following proposals made by Com - mission staff: Regulation 18531.2 Amend 2 Cal. Code Regs.

Section 18531.2 subdivi - sion (

a) to add language clarifying that withdrawal from a primary after filing a declaration of candidacy would qualify as a defeat and trigger the requirement to refund contributions Regulation 18537.1 Amend 2 Cal. Code Regs.

Section 18537.1 subdivi - sion (

c) to delete the now obsolete definition of “sub - sequent election.” SCOPE The Commission may adopt the language noticed herein, or it may choose new language to implement its decisions concerning the issues identified above or any related issues. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT Fiscal Impact on Local Government. This regula - tion will have no fiscal impact on any local entity or program. Fiscal Impact on State Government. This regula - tion will have no fiscal impact on any state entity or program. Fiscal Impact on Federal Funding of State Pro - grams. This regulation will have no fiscal impact on the federal funding of any state program or entity. AUTHORITY

Section 83112 provides that the Fair Political Prac - tices Commission may adopt, amend, and rescind rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of the Act. REFERENCE The purpose of this regulation is to implement, in - terpret, and make specific Government Code Sections 85306, 85317, and 85318. CONTACT Any inquiries should be made to Zachary Nor - ton, Fair Political Practices Commission, 1102 Q St., Suite 3050, Sacramento, CA 95811; email: znorton@ fppc.ca.gov; telephone (279) 237–5967.

Proposed regulatory language can be accessed at http://www. fppc.ca.gov/the–law/fppc–regulations/proposed– regulations–and–notices.html . TITLE 14. SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVA NC Y SAN JOAQUIN RIVER PARKWAY PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE REGULATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN t h a t t h e C a l i f o r- nia San Joaquin River Conservancy (SJRC) is propos- ing to adopt the regulations as described below, after considering all comments, objections, or recommen - dations regarding the proposed action.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1369 PROPOSED REGULATORY ACTION The Conservancy proposes to adopt

Chapter 2, §§ 25015 to 25018.07 within Title 14, Division 10, of the California Code of Regulations. The proposed reg- ulations concern the use of lands and facilities under the Conservancy’s ownership or jurisdiction. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any person, or their authorized representative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed reg- ulatory action to the Conservancy. The written com - ment period ends on December 4, 2024. The Conser- vancy will only consider written comments it receives by the end of the written comment period (in addi - tion to those written comments received at the public hearing).

Written comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: 1. By email to: info@sjrc.ca.gov Conservancy re - quests, but does not require, that persons submit - ting comments by email include “ Comment — Proposed Regulations on SJRC Land ” in the subject line to facilitate timely identification and review of the comment. 2. By mail to: San Joaquin River Conservancy Attention: Regulations Comment P.O. Box 28338 Fresno, CA 93729 Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Gov.

Code § 7920 et seq.), your comments, at - tachments, and associated contact information be - come part of the public record and can be released to the public upon request. PUBLIC HEARING The Conservancy will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulatory action on Wednesday, Decem- ber 4, 2024, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held at the following location: Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District 5469 East Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93727 Attendees may participate via the Zoom webinar platform or connect by phone.

Instructions for how to access the public hearing, including the specific Zoom link, can be found on the Conservancy’s website at: www.sjrc.ca.gov/Board/. During the public hearing, any person may present comments orally or in writing relevant to the proposed action described in this notice. The Conservancy may impose reasonable limits of up to 3 minutes on oral presentations. The Conservancy requests, but does not require, that persons who make oral comments at the hearing also submit a written copy of their testimony via email.

All comments made during the virtual pub- lic hearing will be collected and recorded. Special Accommodation Notice If any member of the public has a disability or lan - guage needs and requires accommodation to partici - pate in the public hearing, please contact the Conser - vancy at info@sjrc.ca.gov no later than five (5) work- ing days prior to the public hearing. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Public Resources Code (Pub. Res. Code) sections 32527 and 32529 authorizes the Conservancy to adopt these proposed regulations.

The proposed regula - tions will implement, interpret, and make specific the provisions of Public Resources Code sections 32500 through 32538. References include Public Resourc - es Code sections 32503, 32504, 32510, 32511, 32512, 32514, 32525, 32527, 32527.5, 32528, 32529, 32530, and 32536; Penal Code

section 830 et seq; and Vehicle Code

section 21113. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW

Summary of Existing Laws and Regulations Pursuant to Public Resources Code § 32510, the Conservancy shall acquire and manage lands with - in the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to pro - vide a harmonious combination of low–impact recre - ational and educational uses and wildlife protection through the preservation of the San Joaquin River, ex- isting publicly owned lands, the wildlife corridor, and natural reserves.

The Conservancy is responsible for operation and maintenance of the Parkway, including closing its lands and facilities to the public when it is unable to maintain it in a clean and safe manner to adequately protect the wildlife and rights of adja - cent property owners from the public. (Pub. Res. Code § 32511.) The Conservancy may adopt and enforce regula - tions governing the use of parkway lands and activ - ities within the parkway; the protection and manage - ment of native riparian vegetation, wildlife, and other natural resources on parkway lands; and the protec - tion of archaeological sites. (Pub. Res.

Code §§ 32527, 32529.) Public Resources Code § 32527.5 authorizes the Conservancy to impose a penalty on any person who violates regulations adopted by the Conservancy and allows any duly authorized California peace offi - cer to enforce the adopted regulations.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1370 The Conservancy today owns and manages approx- imately 2,600 acres of both publicly open and closed properties along the San Joaquin River on both the Fresno County and Madera County sides of the river. The Conservancy must operate and maintain all its fa- cilities to ensure public safety and health. Effect of the Proposed Regulations The objective of this proposed rulemaking is to en - hance the Conservancy’s ability to manage the lands and facilities under its control, by addressing the use of such lands and facilities by the public.

The pro - posed regulations authorize the Conservancy to adopt and post orders and rules pertaining to specific areas and subjects, execute operating agreements and issue permits for activities, close areas to the public, and en- force the proposed regulations through penalties and ejections.

The proposed regulations also establish - es general rules pertaining to conduct and activities allowed on Conservancy–owned property, including hours of operation, wildlife, hunting, firearms, plants and downed wood, geological features, archaeologi - cal, cultural, and historical features, fires, vandalism, smoking, fireworks, camping, recreational equipment and occupancy, alcohol, dogs, remotely controlled de- vices, commercial filming, organized games and rec - reational events, assembly, soliciting and commercial activities, noise, litter and dumping, glass contain - ers, sanitation, pesticides, loitering or peering in re - strooms, and nudity.

The proposed regulations also es- tablishes rules pertaining to conduct and activities on Conservancy–owned property related to vehicles, air - craft, horses, and operator–propelled devices, aquat - ics, and boating. Anticipated Benefits of Proposed Regulations The anticipated benefits of the proposed regulations include protecting public health and safety, cultural re- sources, and the environment.

Reasonable restrictions on the hours of use of Conservancy recreation sites, and where and when vehicles may park on Conser - vancy land, protect the environment by reducing po - tential impacts to sensitive habitat and wildlife. The anticipated benefits to state property and to the public outweigh minor limitations on public access and are consistent with the Conservancy’s responsibility as a land steward.

The proposed regulations will benefit the health and welfare of California residents, and the State’s envi - ronment, by providing the Conservancy with addition- al tools to manage Conservancy–owned public lands. Specifically, the proposed regulation will benefit the health and welfare of California residents by clarify - ing the procedures needed to close Conservancy prop- erty to the public when risk for harm is present. The proposed regulation will benefit the State’s environ - ment by protecting natural resources within Conser - vancy land from damage and degradation.

Better land management tools for the Conservancy will ultimately result in healthier ecosystems and a more balanced re- lationship between the natural environment and man - made impacts. Determination of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations The Conservancy has determined that the proposed regulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regulations. To date, the Conservancy has not adopted any regulations concerning the use or management of its land or facilities. Regulations ad - opted by other state agency land managers are not ap- plicable to Conservancy properties.

Forms Incorporated by Reference: None. Comparable Federal Regulations: The Conservancy is not aware of any federal regula- tions or statutes that address the specific subject mat - ter addressed by the proposed regulations. OTHER STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS There are no other requirements prescribed by stat - ute applicable to the Conservancy, or to the specific regulations or class of regulations.

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION Pursuant to Government Code § 11346.5(a) (5), (6), (7), (8), and (12), the Conservancy has made the fol - lowing initial determinations: ● Mandate on local agencies and school districts: None. ● Cost or savings to any other state agency: None. ● Cost to any local agency or school district which is required to be reimbursed: None. ● Other nondiscretionary costs or savings imposed on local agencies: None. ● Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None. ● Significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with busi - nesses in other States: None. ● Significant effect on housing costs: None. ● The proposed regulations may affect small business.

COST IMPACTS ON REPRESENTATIVE PERSONS OR BUSINESSES The Conservancy is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1371 necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT Government Code § 11346.3 requires state agencies to assess the potential economic impacts on California businesses and individuals when proposing to adopt or amend a regulation.

The results from the economic impact analysis: ● Creation or Elimination of Jobs within the State of California : The proposed regulations are not expected to impact jobs within the State of California. ● Creation or Elimination of Businesses within the State of California: The proposed regulations are not expected to impact businesses in the State of California. ● Expansion of Businesses Currently Doing Busi - ness within the State of California: The proposed regulations are not expected to encourage or dis - courage businesses from expanding their busi - ness in the State of California. ● Benefits of Regulations to Health and Welfare of California Residents, Worker Safety, and the State’s Environment : The proposed regulations will benefit the health and safety or California res- idents, and the State’s environment, by providing the Conservancy with additional tools to manage Conservancy–owned public lands.

Specifically, the regulations will benefit the health and welfare of California residents by implementing rules and procedures to better allow the Conservancy to operate and maintain its lands in a clean and safe manner for the public. The proposed regulations will benefit the State’s environment by protecting natural resources within Conservancy land from damage and degradation. Better land manage - ment tools for the Conservancy will ultimately result in healthier ecosystems and a more bal - anced relationship between the natural environ - ment and manmade impacts/urban development/ California residents.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code § 11346.5(a) (13) of the Government Code, the Conser- vancy must determine that no reasonable alternative it has considered or that has otherwise been identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is pro - posed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private per - sons and equally effective in implementing the statu - tory policy or other provision of law.

The Conservancy has determined that the proposed regulations are the most effective way to manage its lands and to protect public health, safety, habitat, and natural resources. The Conservancy considered not pursuing the proposed regulations and continuing to rely on local and state regulations to address land man- agement issues, but rejected that alternative because it would be inconsistent with its responsibilities as a public land manager and the purposes for which the Conservancy was created.

The Conservancy invites interested people to provide comments regarding any alternatives to the proposed regulations at the sched - uled hearing or during the written comment period. CONTACT PERSONS Please direct inquiries concerning the proposed ac - tion or regulatory process to: San Joaquin River Conservancy Attention: Regulation Comments P.O.

Box 28338 Fresno, CA 93729 Email: info@sjrc.ca.gov Kari Daniska, Executive Officer, 559–287–2650 Cheryl Moxley, Project Manager, 559–287–7282 AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, AND RULEMAKING FILE The Conservancy will have the entire rulemaking file available for inspection and review on its web - site.

As of the date this Notice of Proposed Rulemak - ing (Notice) is published in the Notice Register, the rulemaking file consists of this Notice, the Text of Pro- posed Regulations (the “express terms” of the regula - tions), the Initial Statement of Reasons, and any infor- mation upon which the proposed is based. A copy of this notice, the proposed regulation text, and the Ini - tial Statement of Reasons can be accessed through the Conservancy’s website at: https://sirc.ca.gov. Please refer to the contact information listed above to obtain copies of these documents.

AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After considering all timely and relevant comments received during the written comment period, the Con- servancy may adopt the proposed regulations substan- tially as described in this notice or make modifications based on the comments. If the Conservancy makes modifications which differ, but are sufficiently related

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1372 to the originally proposed text, it will make the modi - fied text (with the changes clearly indicated) available to the public for at least 15 days before the Conservan- cy adopts the regulations as revised. A copy of any modified regulation may be obtained from the agency by email request to info@sjrc.ca.gov or on the Conser- vancy’s website at the URL provided above. The Con- servancy will accept written comments on the mod - ified regulations for 15 days after the date on which they are made available.

AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Upon its completion, the Final Statement of Rea - sons will be available on the Conservancy’s website at www.sjrc.ca.gov and may be requested from the con - tact person named in this notice. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET Copies of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the express terms, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and any information upon which the proposed rulemaking is based are available on the Conservancy’s website at www.sjrc.ca.gov. TITLE 16.

DENTAL HYGIENE BOARD APPEALS PROCESS AND REINSTATEMENT OF WITHDRAWN DENTAL HYGIENE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dental Hygiene Board of California (hereafter Board) is pro - posing to take the action described in the Informative Digest below, after considering all comments, objec - tions, and recommendations regarding the proposed action. PUBLIC HEARING The Board has not scheduled a public hearing on this proposed action.

However, the Board will hold a hearing if it receives a written request for a public hearing from any interested person, or his or her au - thorized representative, no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period. A hearing may be requested by making such request in writing addressed to the individuals listed under “Contact Per- son” in this notice.

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Written comments relevant to the action proposed, including those sent by mail, facsimile, or email to the addresses listed under “Contact Person” in this No - tice, must be received by the Board at its office no later than Monday, December 2, 2024 , or must be received by the Board at the hearing, should one be scheduled. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Pursuant to the authority vested by Business and Professions Code (BPC) sections 1905, and 1906, and to implement, interpret or make specific BPC sections 1905, 1906, and 1941, and

section 8625 of the Gov - ernment Code, the Board is considering amending 1105.4 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regula - tions (CCR). INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW The Dental Hygiene Board of California (Board) is charged with oversight of registered dental hygienists, registered dental hygienists in alternative practice, and registered dental hygienists in extended functions (collectively RDHs).

The Board carries out its regula- tory authority through enforcement of statutory provi- sions of the Dental Practice Act, Business and Profes- sions Code (BPC) sections 1900 through 1967.4, and Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). The Board’s core functions are issuing licenses to qualified applicants, investigating consumer com - plaints filed against licensees, disciplining licensees for sustained violations of the BPC and Title 16 of the CCR, regulating and approving Dental Hygiene Edu - cational Programs (DHEPs), and monitoring licensees placed on disciplinary probation by the Board.

Existing law provides the Board shall renew approv- al of a DHEP provided the DHEP continues to meet re- quirements prescribed by the Board. More specifically the Board may deny or withdraw its approval of an ed- ucational program. If the Board denies or withdraws approval of a program, the reasons for withdrawal or denial will be provided. Existing law already provides that any educational program whose approval is de - nied or withdrawn shall be granted an informal con - ference before the Executive Officer or his or her des- ignee prior to the effective date of such action.

How - ever, the Board determined there was no clear process within California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 16,

section 1105.4 to reinstate Board approval of DHEPs withdrawn due to noncompliance with Board laws and regulations. Additionally, the Board determined there was no clear guidance as to requirements to maintain

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1373 the withdrawn status of DHEPs should the DHEP not comply with the Board directives. This regulatory proposal will: 1) establish a pro - cess by which to reinstate Board approval of DHEPs withdrawn due to noncompliance with Board laws and regulations; and 2) establish requirements to maintain the withdrawn status of DHEPs should the DHEP not comply with Board directives.

The Board approved the proposed text at the No - vember 18, 2023 Full Board Meeting, and delegated authority to the Board’s Executive Officer to make any technical, non–substantive changes, if necessary. Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Regulation: The Board has determined that this regulatory pro - posal will have the following benefits to the health and welfare of California residents and worker safety: ● First, by establishing a process by which to rein - state Board approval of DHEPs withdrawn due to noncompliance with Board laws and regulations affords a DHEP procedural due process.

This es - tablishes a clear, fair, and equitable process for the DHEP to provide evidence they have com - plied with Board requirements in order to rein - state their approval. ● Second, by establishing requirements to maintain the withdrawn status of DHEPs should the DHEP not comply with Board directives ensures grad - uates of withdrawn DHEPs are not eligible for California licensure. This promotes safety of the public as the Board will not license RDH gradu - ates that do not meet the minimum standards for safe practice in California.

This regulatory proposal does not affect the state’s environment because it does not involve environmen - tal issues. Evaluation of Consistency and Compatibility with Existing State Regulations: During the pro - cess of developing this regulatory proposal, the Board has conducted a search of any similar regulations on this topic and has concluded this regulation is nei - ther inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations.

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THIS PROPOSED ACTION FISCAL IMPACT ESTIMATES Fiscal Impact on Public Agencies Including Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/Savings in Federal Funding to the State: The Board antici - pates one DHEP per year will have their registration withdrawn and be subject to probationary actions with costs ranging from approximately $10,790 to $13,141 per year and up to $124,407 over a ten–year period. The regulations do not result in costs or savings in federal funds to the state. Nondiscretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agen - cies: None.

Cost to any Local Agency or School District for which Government Code Sections 17500 through 17630 Require Reimbursement: None. Mandate Imposed on Local Agencies or School Districts: None. Significant Effect on Housing Costs: None. BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATES The Board has made the initial determination that the proposed regulatory action would have no signif - icant statewide adverse economic impact directly af - fecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states.

This initial determination is based on the following facts/evidence/documents or testimony: The proposed amendments to the regulation will simply allow a process by which to reinstate Board approval of DHEPs withdrawn due to noncompliance with Board laws and regulations who have come into compliance, or to maintain a DHEP’s withdrawn sta - tus if the DHEP fails to correct violations cited by the Board. According to the Board, the types of violations re - sulting in a DHEP having their registration withdrawn varies significantly.

As a result, the Board does not have a cost estimate for a DHEP to come into com - pliance at this time. However, the Board anticipates a DHEP will be able to remedy non–compliance within normal business operations. Cost Impact on a Representative Private Person or Business: The Board is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would nec - essarily incur in reasonable compliance with the pro - posed action.

RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT/ANALYSIS Impact on Jobs/Businesses: The Board has determined that this regulatory pro - posal will not have significant impact on the following: 1) the creation or elimination of jobs within the state, 2) the creation of new businesses or the elimination of existing businesses within the state, or, 3) the expansion of businesses currently doing busi- ness within the state.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1374 This proposal would not have any of the above– referenced impacts as explained in the “Business Im - pact Estimates”

section of this notice. Benefits of Regulation: The Board has determined that this regulatory pro - posal will have the following benefits to the health and welfare of California residents, worker safety, and state’s environment: This proposal positively benefits the health and wel- fare of California residents because the proposed lan - guage in the regulation would ensure DHEPs to ad - here to all laws, regulations, and standards applicable to a DHEP, including patient safety (HIPAA, HSC, CDC).

This regulatory proposal positively impacts work - er safety as the proposed language in the regulation would ensure DHEPs adhere to all laws, regulations, and standards applicable to a DHEP, including worker safety (OSHA). This regulatory proposal will not affect the state’s environment because this proposed regulation does not involve environmental issues. Business Reporting Requirements: This regulatory action requires a business (the with- drawn DHEP) to furnish the Board with written proof of compliance pursuant to 16 CCR

section 1104 with- in the Board–provided deadline. It is necessary for the Board to receive this documented proof to memori - alize compliance of the cited violation, in addition to providing a record for the proof of compliance. Pursuant to Government Code

section 11346.5(a) (11), 113463.(d): The Board finds that it is necessary for the health, safety, or welfare of the people of this state that pro - posed regulation apply to businesses. Effect on Small Business: The Board has determined that the proposed regula- tions will not affect small businesses. Although small businesses owned by licensees of the Board may be impacted the Board does not maintain data relating to the number or percentage of licensees who own a small business; therefore, the number or percentage of small businesses that may be impacted cannot be predicted. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code

section 11346.5, subdivision (a) (13), the Board must deter - mine that no reasonable alternative it considered to the regulation or that has otherwise been identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in car- rying out the purpose for which the action is proposed; would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposal described in this No- tice; or would be more cost–effective to affected pri - vate persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law.

Any interested person may submit comments to the Board in writing relevant to the above determinations at 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1350, Sacramento, CA 95815 during the written comment period, or at the hearing if one is scheduled or requested. AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS AND RULEMAKING FILE The Board has compiled a record for this regulato - ry action, which includes the Initial Statement of Rea- sons (ISOR), proposed regulatory text, and all the in - formation on which this proposal is based.

This mate- rial is contained in the rulemaking file and is available for public inspection upon request to the contact per - sons named in this notice. TEXT OF PROPOSAL Copies of the exact language of the proposed regu - lations, and any document incorporated by reference, and of the initial statement of reasons, and all of the information upon which the proposal is based, may be obtained upon request from the Board, at 2005 Ever - green Street, Suite 1350, Sacramento, CA 95815.

AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After considering all timely and relevant comments, the Board, upon its own motion or at the request of any interested party, may thereafter adopt the proposals substantially as described below or may modify such proposals if such modifications are sufficiently relat - ed to the original text.

With the exception of techni - cal or grammatical changes, the full text of any modi - fied proposal, with the modifications clearly indicated, will be available for review and written comment for 15 days prior to its adoption from the persons desig - nated in this Notice as the Contact Persons and will be mailed to those persons who submit written comments or oral testimony related to this proposal or who have requested notification of any changes to the proposal.

AVAILABILITY AND LOCATION OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS AND RULEMAKING FILE All the information upon which the proposed reg - ulations are based is contained in the rulemaking file which is available for public inspection by contacting the person named below. You may obtain a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons once it has been prepared by making a writ -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1375 ten request to the Contact Persons named below or by accessing the website listed below. CONTACT PERSONS Inquiries or comments concerning the proposed rulemaking action may be addressed to: Adina A.

Pineschi–Petty DDS Dental Hygiene Board of California 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1350 Sacramento, CA 95815 Telephone Number: 916–576–5002 Fax Number: 916–623–4093 Email: adina.petty@dca.ca.gov The backup contact person is: Anthony Lum Dental Hygiene Board of California 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1350 Sacramento, CA 95815 Telephone Number: 916–576–5004 Fax Number: 916–623–4093 Email: anthony.lum@dca.ca.gov AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regulations with modifications noted, as well as the Final State - ment of Reasons when completed, and modified text,if any, can be accessed through the Board’s website at https://www.dhbc.ca.gov/lawsregs/index.shtml.

TITLE 25. HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE CONFLICT–OF–INTEREST CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the California Housing Finance Agency, pursuant to the authority vested in it by

section 87306 of the Government Code, proposes amendment to its conflict–of–interest code. A comment period has been established commenc - ing on October 18, 2024, and closing on December 2, 2024. All inquiries should be directed to the contact listed below. The California Housing Finance Agency proposes to amend its conflict–of–interest code to include em - ployee positions that involve the making or participa - tion in the making of decisions that may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest, as set forth in subdivision (

a) of

section 87302 of the Gov - ernment Code. The amendment carries out the pur - poses of the law and no other alternative would do so and be less burdensome to affected persons.

Changes to the conflict–of–interest code include: (1) modify provisions of the code; (2) revise divisions to comport with revised organizational chart; (3) add classifications in new division; (4) add new positions (5) reclassify positions within divisions; (6) revise ti - tles of existing positions; (7) revise disclosure catego- ries of existing positions; (8) delete titles of positions that are not being utilized by the Agency; and (9) also make other technical changes.

The Agency has prepared a written expla - nation of the reasons for the proposed amend - ments and has available all of the information upon which its proposal is based. Copies of the proposed amendment, the written explanation of the rea - sons, and the information on which the amendments are based are posted on the Agency’s website at https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/about/press/public–notice/ index.htm (About Us, Meetings & Events, Rulemak - ing) or may be obtained by contacting Torin Heenan at the address, email, phone or fax number shown above.

Information on the code amendment is available on the agency’s intranet site and/or attached to this email. Any interested person may submit written com - ments relating to the proposed amendment by submit- ting them no later than December 2, 2024 , or at the conclusion of the public hearing, if requested, which - ever comes later. At this time, no public hearing is scheduled. A person may request a hearing no later than November 17, 2024. The California Housing Finance Agency has determined that the proposed amendments: 1. Impose no mandate on local agencies or school districts. 2.

Impose no costs or savings on any state agency. 3. Impose no costs on any local agency or school district that are required to be reimbursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Divi- sion 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. 4. Will not result in any nondiscretionary costs or savings to local agencies. 5. Will not result in any costs or savings in federal funding to the state. 6. Will not have any potential cost impact on private persons, businesses or small businesses. All inquiries concerning this proposed amendment and any communication required by this notice should be directed to: Torin Heenan, Attorney III, (916) 326– 8479, theenan@calhfa.ca.gov.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1376 PETITION DECISION ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ORDER NO: 24–1003–06 IN THE MATTER OF: WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PETITION FOR RULEMAKING ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR RULEMAKING I. INTRODUCTION AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY Senate Bill (SB) X1–2 (Stats. 2023, 1st Ex. Sess. 2023,

chapter 1), which took effect on June 26, 2023, amended Public Resources Code

Section 25354, among other changes. SB X1–2 added new reporting requirements and enforcement mechanisms to the ex - isting reporting framework of the Petroleum Industry Information Reporting Act (PIIRA) of 1980. Over the past year, the CEC adopted a suite of emergency regu- lations that implement and make specific the require - ments of

Section 25354, with emphasis on those sec - tions added or amended by SB X1–2. On October 18, 2023, the CEC instituted a rulemak- ing proceeding to consider, among other topics, regu- lations and guidelines implementing

Section 25354. 1 On February 14, 2024, the CEC adopted emergency regulations regarding the spot market reporting re - quirements in

Section 25354( l), which took effect on February 26, 2024. 2 On May 8, 2024, the CEC adopt- ed the Senate Bill X1–2: California Refinery Mainte - nance Guidelines, which implement the maintenance reporting requirements in

Section 25354(m). 3 On May 8, 2024, the CEC also adopted emergency regulations regarding the marine import reporting requirements and refining margin reporting requirements located in

Section 25354(

j) and

Section 25355, respectively, 1 See General Rulemaking Proceeding for Developing Regula - tions, Guidelines, and Policies for Implementing SB X1–2 and SB 1322, Docket Number 23–OIR–03. 2 See Notice of Approval of Emergency Regulatory Action for Revised SB X1–2 Spot Market Reporting Requirements (Feb. 28, 2024), TN 254755, Docket Number 23–OIR–03. 3 See Refinery Guidelines Material (April 30, 2024), TN 256082, Docket Number 23–OIR–03; Resolution of the California Re - finery Maintenance Reporting Guidelines (May 10, 2024), TN 256272, Docket Number 23–OIR–03. These guidelines are ex - empt from the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to

Section 25354(n) (2). which took effect on May 20, 2024. 4 On July 10, 2024, the CEC adopted emergency regulations regarding merchant terminal position holder reporting require - ments in

Section 25354(k), which took effect on July 22, 2024. 5 On July 12, 2024, the CEC sent a letter to industry seeking the projection data required by Pub - lic Resources Code

Section 25354(c). On September 3, 2024, the Western States Petro - leum Association (WSPA or Petitioner) filed a petition requesting the California Energy Commission (CEC) institute a formal rulemaking (Petition) regarding im- plementation of Public Resources Code

Section 25354, as amended by SB X1–2. The Petition asserts that such a rulemaking is needed to clarify terms and processes in

Section 25354 and to ensure consistent interpreta - tion and implementation of the laws. On September 17, 2024, the Executive Director cer- tified that the petition met the filing requirements of California Code of Regulations, title 20,

section 1221. On September 18, 2024, CEC staff filed a recommen- dation that the CEC deny the Petition because, among other things, the petition did not propose specific regu- latory language which, at a minimum, would be need- ed to satisfy the requirement that an agency immedi - ately

schedule a public hearing in conformance with Administrative Procedure Act provisions upon ap - proval of a rulemaking petition. Staff also recommends denial of the peti - tion as unnecessary because the laws at issue are self–executing, the CEC has been receiving data pursuant to the statute and existing regulations with no other entity expressing the need for clarification claimed by Petitioner, and all of the topics identified by the Petitioner are within the scope of the CEC’s ex- isting proceeding on this topic (Docket Number 23– OIR–03).

CEC staff explained that, through this ex - isting proceeding, the CEC is continuously engaging with stakeholders to receive feedback on whether new or modified regulations or guidelines are needed to implement Public Resources Code

section 25354 and other PIIRA provisions. The CEC considered the Peti- tion at its October 3, 2024 Business Meeting. II. CEC FINDINGS Based on the entirety of the record, the CEC finds that: 1) The Petition, filed with the Executive Director on September 3, 2024, meets the requirements of California Code of Regulations, title 20,

Section 1221. 2) The petition requests that the CEC initiate a for - mal rulemaking process to clarify and implement 4 S ee Notice of Approval of Emergency Regulatory Action (May 21, 2024), TN 256479, Docket Number 23–OIR–03. 5 See Notice of Approval of Emergency Regulatory Action (Jul. 24, 2024), TN 257974, Docket Number 23–OIR–03.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1377 the reporting requirements in Public Resources Code

Section 25354, including the requirements of subdivision (

c) pertaining to 90–day projec - tions and the requirements of subdivision (

m) pertaining to refinery maintenance reporting. The petition does not propose new regulatory language or propose amendments to existing reg- ulatory language, but instead seeks to initiate a process by which to develop such language. 3) Implementation of Public Resources Code Sec - tion 25354, as amended by SB X1–2, continues to benefit from an open and transparent public process with robust engagement from regulated entities.

The statutory provisions for which the Petitioner requested clarification are within the scope of the CEC’s existing General Rulemaking Proceeding for Developing Regulations, Guide - lines, and Policies for Implementing SB X1–2 and SB 1322 (Docket Number 23–OIR–03). 4) Government Code

section 11340.7(

c) requires that the CEC, within 30 days of the petition’s fil- ing, either deny the petition and indicate why the agency has reached its decision on the merits or grant the petition and

schedule the matter for pub- lic hearing in accordance with the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Gov. Code

section 11346 et seq.). California Code of Regulations, title 20,

Section 1221(

c) interprets this provision and requires either a written denial of a petition for rulemaking, or the issuance of an appropriate order pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 20,

Section 1222 within 30 days of the filing of the petition. 5) To the extent that this petition requests the CEC adopt an Order Instituting a Rulemaking and adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation pursuant to Government Code sections 11340.6 and 11340.7, granting it would subject the CEC to an untenable timeline and foreclose the possibility of meaning- ful public participation. 6) Public Resources Code Sections 25213 and 25218(

e) authorize the CEC to adopt rules and regulations, as necessary, to carry out its statu - tory duties. The CEC has further authority to im - plement the provisions of

Chapter 4.5 of Division 15 of the Public Resources Code through Ad - ministrative Procedure Act–exempt regulations and actions pursuant to Public Resources Code

Section 25354, subdivisions (n) (2) and (o), and to adopt emergency regulations and orders pursuant to Public Resources Code

Section 25367. 7) The terms of SB X1–2 and Public Resources Code

section 25354, including the specific sec - tions identified in the Petition, are self–executing and the need for a rulemaking is not certain at this time. III. CONCLUSION AND ORDER 1) For the reasons stated above, the CEC hereby DE- NIES WSPA ’s Petition for Rulemaking. 2) CEC staff is directed to file this Order and sup - porting documentation with the Office of Admin- istrative Law in accordance with Government Code

section 11340.7(d). IT IS SO ORDERED. CERTIFICATION The undersigned Secretariat to the CEC does here - by certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the CEC held on October 3, 2024. AYE: Hochschild, Gunda, McAllister, Monahan, Gallardo. NAY: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. Dated: October 4, 2024. SIGNED BY: /s/ Kristine Banaag Secretariat

SUMMARY OF REGULATORY ACTIONS REGULATIONS FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE This

Summary of Regulatory Actions lists regula - tions filed with the Secretary of State on the dates in - dicated. Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the agency or from the Secretary of State, Archives, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 653−7715. Please have the agency name and the date filed (see below) when making a request. Department of Toxic Substances Control File # 2024–0926–02 Industrial Ethyl Alcohol Exemption This emergency action adds a recycling pathway for the safe and proper management of industrial eth - yl alcohol by exempting the material from hazardous waste regulations when it is recycled.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1378 Title 22 Amend: 66261.6 Filed 10/07/2024 Effective 10/07/2024 Agency Contact: Gabby Nepomuceno (916) 251–8328 California Residential Mitigation Program File # 2024–0911–02 Conflict–of–Interest Code This is a Conflict–of–Interest Code filed that has been approved by the Fair Political Practic - es Commission and is being submitted for fil - ing with Secretary of State and Printing only.

Title 02 Amend: 59730 Filed 10/03/2024 Effective 11/02/2024 Agency Contact: Michael Pack (916) 803–4584 Department of Insurance File # 2024–0912–04 Complete Property and Casualty Rate Application This file and print action submitted by the Depart - ment of Insurance amends rate application and vari - ance request requirements for insurers, which are a part of the regulations implementing Proposition 103.

Title 10 Amend: 2643.3, 2644.27, 2648.1, 2648.2, 2648.4 Filed 10/08/2024 Effective 10/08/2024 Agency Contact: George Teekell (415) 538–4390 California Department of Tax and Fee Administration File # 2024–0827–01 Permits This action without regulatory effect by the Califor- nia Department of Tax and Fee Administration (“De - partment”) amends

section 1699 and 1699 appendix A of title 18 of the California Code of Regulations (“CCR”). Specifically, this action amends a category of persons, “qualified purchasers,” who are required to register with the Department and pay an annual use tax in response to amendments to Revenue and Tax - ation Code (“RTC”)

section 6225 made by Assem - bly Bill 1097 (Stats. 1097,

chapter 355) (“AB 1097”); amends existing references to the Board of Equaliza - tion(“BOE”) to now reflect the Department, consistent with Government Code (“GC”) sections 15570.22 and 15570.24; and replaces gendered pronouns with gen - der neutral terms.

Title 18 Amend: 1699, 1699 Appendix A Filed 10/09/2024 Agency Contact: Kim DeArte (916) 309–5227 Division of Workers’ Compensation File # 2024–0903–02 The Qualified Medical Evaluator Panel Selection Instruction Form In this change without regulatory effect, the Divi - sion amends its regulation to update the phone num - ber listed for the Division of Workers’ Compensation Information and Assistance Unit.

Title 08 Amend: 108 Filed 10/09/2024 Agency Contact: Maureen Gray (510) 286–0676 Board of Behavioral Sciences File # 2024–0829–02 Unprofessional Conduct In this rulemaking action, the Board of Behavior - al Sciences (BBS) repeals regulations which duplicate newly adopted statutory requirements, adds language which accounts for the requirements of the Confiden - tiality of Medical Information Act, amends language to be gender neutral, and makes changes to the syntax of existing regulatory requirements.

Title 16 Amend: 1845, 1858, 1881, 1886.30 and 1886.40 Filed 10/09/2024 Effective 01/01/2025 Agency Contact: Christy Berger (916) 574–7995 Board of Optometry File # 2024–0827–04 Mobile Optometric Office Program This regular rulemaking action by the California State Board of Optometry establishes registration fees, registration procedures, and operational stan - dards pertaining to mobile optometric offices.

Title 16 Adopt: 1583, 1584, 1584.5, 1585, 1586, 1587 Amend: 1505, 1524 Filed 10/09/2024 Effective 10/09/2024 Agency Contact: Gregory Pruden (916) 574–7808 Board of State and Community Corrections File # 2024–0910–03 Minimum Standards for Training and Local Deten - tion Facilities This proposed rulemaking action amends sections 184 and 1028 of Title 15, of the California Code of

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 42–Z 1379 Regulations (CCR) pursuant to Penal Code,

section 6048. The amendments require at least four hours of Adult Correctional Officer annual training be dedicat- ed to mental and behavioral health, and to ensure that Adult Correctional Officers are certified in Cardiopul- monary Resuscitation (CPR), maintain proof of certi - fication in CPR, and be trained on when it is safe and appropriate to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or med - ical staff.

Title 15 Amend: 184 Filed 10/08/2024 Effective 01/01/2025 Agency Contact: Amanda Ferreira (916) 445–5073 Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment File # 2024–0822–01 Prop 65 Clear and Reasonable Warnings — Acrylamide This action provides additional safe harbor warning options for businesses causing significant exposure to acrylamide in food products.

Title 27 Amend: 25607.2 Filed 10/04/2024 Effective 01/01/2025 Agency Contact: Monet Vela (916) 323–2517 California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education File # 2024–0829–03 Federal Title 38 Awards Sections 21.4253 and 21.4254 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations require a postsecond - ary educational institution headquartered or operat - ing in California desiring to enroll veterans or per - sons eligible for Title 38 awards in accredited and nonaccredited institutions and programs (“Feder - al Title 38 Awards”) to make application for approv - al of these courses to the California State Approv - ing Agency for Veterans Education (“CSAA VE”). (Ed.

Code,

section 67100, subdivision (a).) Assembly Bill Number 1731 (Stats. 2022,

Chapter 380) requires, on or before January 1, 2024, CSAA VE to establish regulations requiring postsecondary educa - tional institutions to provide specified information to CSAA VE as part of an application for approval or re- newal. In this regular rulemaking, CSAA VE is adopt- ing regulations regarding Federal Title 38 Awards, in- cluding regulations mandated by A.B. 1731.

Title 12 Adopt: 2500, 2501, 2502, 2503, 2504 Filed 10/02/2024 Effective 10/02/2024 Agency Contact: Tom Waltman Tom.waltman@calvet.ca.gov PRIOR REGULATORY DECISIONS AND CCR CHANGES FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE A quarterly index of regulatory decisions by the Of- fice of Administrative Law (OAL) is provided in the California Regulatory Notice Register in the volume published by the second Friday in January, April, July, and October following the end of the preceding quar - ter. For additional information on actions taken by OAL, please visit oal.ca.gov.