GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW California Regulatory Notice Register REGISTER 2021, NUMBER 12–Z P UBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW M ARCH 19, 2021 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS TITLE 2. ST ATE PERSONNEL BOARD Merit Issue Complaints — Notice File Number Z2021–0305–01 ........................................... 275 TITLE 3. DEP ARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Peach Fruit Fly Eradication Area — Notice File Number Z2021–0304–01 ................................... 277 TITLE 10.

CALSA VERS RETIREMENT SA VINGS BOARD CalSavers Retirement Savings Program — Notice File Number Z2021–0308–03 .............................. 280 TITLE 10. DEP ARTMENT OF INSURANCE September 1, 2021 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Rules Filing, Amendments to Regulations Pertaining to Classification of Risks, Recording and Reporting Data, Statistical Reporting and Experience Rating — Notice File Number Z2021–0304–02 ................................... 285 TITLE 11.

COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING Removal of P AM from Commission Regulations — Notice File Number Z2021–0309–02 ........................ 291 TITLE 11. COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING Perishable Skills Program — Notice File Number Z2021–0309–05 ......................................... 293 TITLE 15. DEP ARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Recommendation to Recall of Inmate Commitments and Resentencing of Inmates — Notice File Number Z2021–0309–01 .......................................................................... 295 TITLE 16.

BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Attest Experience for CP A Licensure — Notice File Number Z2021–0309–07 ................................. 298 TITLE 16. BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Practice Privilege Notification Form — Notice File Number Z2021–0309–08 ................................ 301 (Continued on next page) Time– Dated Material

TITLE 19. OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL Fire and Life Safety — Plans and Specifications — Notice File Number Z2021–0303–01 ....................... 305 TITLE 22/MPP . DEP ARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CalWORKS Recreating Case Circumstances — Notice File Number Z2021–0308–01 .......................... 308 TITLE 27.

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT Proposition 65 — Clear and Reasonable Warnings — Cannabis — Notice File Number Z2021–0309–06 .......... 310 GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Consistency Determination Request Sutter Bypass Pumping Plant Rehabilitation Project (Consistency Determination Number: 2080–2021–002–02), Sutter County ................................... 314 PROPOSITION 65 OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT Chemicals Listed Effective March 19, 2021, as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer: Molybdenum Trioxide and Indium Tin Oxide ................................................... 317 OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT Notice of Intent to List Chemical by the Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Perfluorooctanoic Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318 (Please also see Title 27 entry under “PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS” above.) DECISION NOT TO PROCEED VETERINARY MEDICAL BOARD Concerning Duties of a Supervising Veterinarian (Previously Published in Notice Register June 19, 2020, Register 2020, Number 25–Z) .......................................................... 319

SUMMARY OF REGULATORY ACTIONS Regulations filed with Secretary of State .............................................................. 320 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 $205.00 (annual price). To order or make changes to current subscriptions, please call (800) 328−4880. The Register can also be accessed at http://www.oal.ca.gov.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 275 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS Information contained in this document is published as received from agencies and is not edited by Thomson Reuters. TITLE 2. STATE PERSONNEL BOARD Notice is hereby given that the State Personnel Board (SPB or Board) proposes to amend

Section 66.1 to clarify the period of limitation for filing an internal merit issue complaint with the particular state agency involved in a challenged hiring decision. PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing regarding the proposed regulato - ry action will be on May 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx.

In order to participate in the public hearing, please see the following options: ● Via Video (Online) You may click, or copy and paste into your web browser, the following link: https://spb–meetings. webex.com/webappng/sites/spb–meetings/meeting/ download/310fb041bc5645c49b417507e0130a58? siteurl=spb–meetings&MTID=m789f7c41eb0b6a1 dd3ba4dfea48872f7 Then enter the following information to gain access to the hearing: Meeting Number: 182 390 7139 Meeting password: Q3ChvJMgb63 ● Via Telephone You may also participate by dialing the phone num- ber first and then the participant code listed below: Phone Number: +1–408–418–9388 Participant Code: 1823907139## The telephonic conference to be used for the public hearing is accessible to persons with mobility impair - ment.

Persons with sight or hearing impairments are requested to notify the contact person for these hear - ings (listed below) in order to make specific arrange - ments, if necessary. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested party, or his or her duly authorized representative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to the contact person listed below.

Lori Gillihan, Chief Policy Division State Personnel Board 801 Capitol Mall Email: lori.gillihan@spb.ca.gov The backup contact person for these inquiries is: Carlos Gomez, Analyst Policy Division State Personnel Board 801 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651–8350 Email: carlos.gomez@spb.ca.gov The written comment period closes on May 3, 2021. Only written comments received by that time shall be reviewed and considered by the Board before it adopts, amends, or repeals a regulation. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE The Board proposes to amend

Section 66.1 of Title 2,

Chapter 1 of the CCR pursuant to the authority vest- ed in it by the California Constitution,

article 7, sec - tion 3, and Government Code sections 18701. The pro- posed regulations will implement, interpret, and make specific the provisions of Government Code sections 12940, 18675, 18952, 19701, 19702, 19230, and 19231. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW The Board is a constitutional body responsible for enforcing California’s civil service statutes. (Cal. Const., art. VII, §§ 1, subd. (b) & 3; Gov.

Code, § 18660.) In addition, the Board, by majority vote of all its members, prescribes probationary periods and classifications, adopts other rules authorized by stat - ute, and reviews disciplinary actions imposed against state employees. (Ibid.) Regulations adopted by the Board are exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), except as expressly specified. (Gov. Code, §§ 18211, 18215, & 18216.) This regulation falls under 18215(a)(2) and therefore, not exempt to APA review. Existing Board rule, California Code of Regula - tions, title 2,

section 66.1, requires an applicant or employee to first file a merit issue complaint with the state agency responsible for the alleged act or decision. However,

section 66.1 fails to provide any limitation period for filing a merit issue complaint with the state agency responsible for the alleged act or decision. The Board’s Appeals Resource Guide merely states that the state agency’s “personnel office should be contacted regarding the time for filing a merit issue complaint.” (pg. 39, May, 2019.)

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 276 The purpose of this regulatory action is to expressly provide for a one year period for the filing of an in - ternal merit issue complaint with the state agency re - sponsible for the alleged act or decision. This will en - sure that all agencies are operating with the same lim- itation period and the affected employee is provided a reasonable timeframe for bringing such complaints. Further changes were made to the regulation to improve the organization and general clarity of the regulation.

The benefits of this regulatory change are that it will update the Board’s appeal–related regulations to in - clude the timeline for filing a merit issue complaint with the state agency responsible for the alleged act or decision and conserve the fiscal interests of the state by clarifying the Board’s merit issue complaint process standards. The Board has determined that the proposed regulation is neither inconsistent nor incom- patible with existing state regulations.

FISCAL IMPACT ON PUBLIC AGENCIES ● Mandate on local agencies and school districts: None. ● Cost to any local agency or school district that must be reimbursed in accordance with Government Code sections 17500 through 17630: None. ● Cost or savings to any State agency: None, since State agencies are currently required to record and maintain certain documents and files related to personal services contracts. ● Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None. ● Cost or savings in federal funding to the State: None. SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON HOUSING COSTS None.

ECONOMIC IMPACT ON BUSINESS ● Significant, statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting businesses including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states: None. ● Effect on small business: None, since the regulatory change only impacts the hiring and selection process of state departments, agencies, boards, or commissions.

COST IMPACT ON A REPRESENTATIVE PRIVATE PERSON OR BUSINESS The agency 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 since the regulatory change only impacts the hiring and selection process of state departments, agencies, boards, or commissions. RESULTS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT ASESSMENT Adoption of these regulations will not: 1. Create or eliminate jobs within California. 2. Create new businesses or eliminate existing businesses within California. 3.

Affect the expansion of businesses currently doing business within California. 4. Affect worker safety or the state’s environment.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Board must determine that no reasonable alter - native it considered or that is otherwise identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in car- rying out the purpose for which the action is proposed or would be as effective and less burdensome to affect- ed private persons than the proposed action or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law.

CONTACT PERSONS Inquiries concerning the proposed regulatory ac - tion, including questions regarding procedure, com - ments, or the substance of the proposal, may be di - rected to: Lori Gillihan, Chief Policy Division State Personnel Board 801 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651–1043 Email: lori.gillihan@spb.ca.gov The backup contact person for these inquiries is: Carlos Gomez, Analyst Policy Division State Personnel Board 801 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651–8350 Email: carlos.gomez@spb.ca.gov

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 277 Please direct requests for copies of the proposed text of the regulations, the initial statement of reasons, or other information upon which the rulemaking is based to Policy Division Chief, Lori Gillihan, at the above address. A VAILABILITY OF RULEMAKING FILE The Board is maintaining a rulemaking file for the proposed regulatory action, which as of the date of this notice contains the following: 1. A copy of the text of the regulations for which the adoption is proposed in strikeout and underline; 2.

A copy of this notice and statement of reasons for the proposed adoption; and 3. Any factual information upon which the proposed rulemaking is based. If written comments, data or other factual infor - mation, studies or reports are received, they will be added to the rulemaking file. The file is available for public inspection during normal working hours at the State Personnel Board, 801 Capitol Mall, Sacramen - to, CA 95814.

Items 1 through 3 are also available on the Board’s website at www.spb.ca.gov under “What’s New?” Copies may be obtained by contacting the per- son via the address, email, or phone number listed above. A VAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After considering all timely and relevant comments received, the Board may adopt the proposed regula - tions substantially as described in this notice.

If the Board makes modifications that are sufficiently related to the originally proposed text, it will make the mod - ified text (with the changes clearly indicated) avail - able to the public for at least 15 days before the Board adopts the regulations as revised. Please send requests for copies of any modified regulations to the atten - tion of the person at the address indicated above. The Board will accept written comments on the modified regulations for 15 days after the date on which they are made available to the public.

A VAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS It is anticipated that the proposed regulations will be filed with the Office of Administrative Law and shall include a Final Statement of Reasons. Copies of the Final Statement of Reasons may be obtained from the contact person when it becomes available. A VAILABLITY OF DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regulations in underline and strikeout can be accessed on the Board’s website at www.spb.ca.gov under “What’s New?” TITLE 3.

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Department of Food and Agriculture (Depart - ment) proposes to revise

section 3591.12, subsection (a), Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) pertaining to the Peach Fruit Fly Eradication Area. PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing is not scheduled. However, a pub - lic hearing will be held if any interested person, or his or her duly authorized representative, submits a written request for a public hearing to the Department no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person or his or her authorized rep - resentative may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulation to the Department.

Comments may be submitted by USPS, FAX or email. The writ - ten comment period closes on May 3, 2021. The De - partment will consider only comments received at the Department offices by that date or postmarked no later than May 3, 2021. Submit comments to: Erin Lovig Department of Food and Agriculture Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services 2800 Gateway Oaks Dr, Suite #200 Sacramento, CA 95833 erin.lovig@cdfa.ca.gov 916.654.1017 916.651.2900 (FAX) In Ms. Lovig’s absence, you may contact Karen Ol- mstead at (916) 403–6879 or karen.olmstead@cdfa. ca.gov.

Unless there are substantial changes to the proposed regulation prior to adoption, the Department of Food and Agriculture may adopt the proposal as set forth in this notice without further notice to the public. Follow- ing the public hearing, if one is requested, or follow - ing the written comment period if none is requested, the Department, at its own motion, or at the instance of any interested person, may adopt the proposal sub - stantially as set forth without further notice.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 278 AUTHORITY The Department proposes to amend Title 3 CCR

section 3591.12 pursuant to its authority under sec - tions 407 and 5322 of the Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) of California. REFERENCE The Department proposes this action to implement, interpret and make specific sections 5761, 5762, 5763, and 5764 of the FAC. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW The California Department of Food and Agriculture (Department) adopted

section 3591.12 to provide au - thority to the State to eradicate infestations of Bactro- cera zonata, peach fruit fly, from within the declared eradication area by established means and methods. This regulation adds Madera County to the eradica - tion area described in

section 3591.12(a). The area was amended on October 14, 2020 on an emergency basis. Adoption of this amendment provides the necessary regulatory authority to prevent the artificial spread of a serious insect pest, which is a mandated statutory goal. EXISTING LAWS & REGULATIONS Existing law, FAC

Section 401.5, states: “the de - partment shall seek to protect the general welfare and economy of the state and seek to maintain the eco - nomic well–being of agriculturally dependent rural communities in this state.” Existing law, FAC

section 403, provides that the de- partment shall prevent the introduction and spread of injurious insect or animal pests, plant diseases, and noxious weeds. Existing law, FAC

section 407, provides that the Secretary may adopt such regulations as are reason - ably necessary to carry out the provisions of this code which the Secretary is directed or authorized to ad - minister or enforce. Existing law, FAC

section 5321, provides that the Secretary is obligated to investigate the existence of any pest that is not generally distributed within this State and determine the probability of its spread, and the feasibility of its control or eradication. Existing law, FAC

section 5322, provides that the Secretary may establish, maintain, and enforce quar - antine, eradication, and such other regulations as are in the Secretary’s opinion necessary to circumscribe and exterminate or prevent the spread of any pest which is described in FAC

section 5321. Existing law, FAC

Section 5761, provides that reg - ulations adopted pursuant to FAC

Section 5322 may proclaim any portion of the state to be an eradication area with respect to the pest, prescribe the boundaries of such area, and name the pest and the hosts of the pest which are known to exist within the area, together with the means or methods which are to be used in the eradication or control of such pest. Existing law, FAC

Section 5762, provides that any pest with respect to which an eradication area has been proclaimed, and any stages of the pest, its hosts and carriers, and any premises, plants, and things infest - ed or infected or exposed to infestation or infection with such pest or its hosts or carriers, within such area, are public nuisances, which are subject to all laws and remedies which relate to the prevention and abatement of public nuisances. Existing law, FAC

Section 5763, provides that the director, in a

summary manner, may disinfect or take such other action, including removal or destruction, with reference to any such public nuisance, which he thinks is necessary. Existing law, FAC

Section 5764, provides that, if an eradication area has been proclaimed with respect to a species of fruit flies and the removal of host plants of such species is involved, the director may enter into an agreement with the owner of such host plants to remove and replace them with suitable nursery stock in lieu of treatment. Any expenditures for the replace- ment nursery stock shall not exceed an amount which is budgeted for the purpose or approved by the Direc - tor of Finance. Existing Law, Title 3 CCR

Section 3591.12, lists the counties within the peach fruit fly eradication area, the plants within this area that are consider public nui- sances if infested or exposed to infestation, and the means and methods by which the Department is au - thorized to carry out eradication. ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS The existing law obligates the Secretary to inves - tigate and determine the feasibility of controlling or eradicating pests of limited distribution but establish - es discretion regarding the establishment and mainte - nance of regulations to achieve this goal.

The adoption of this regulation benefits industries and other host material services (nursery, fruit for domestic use and exports, packing facilities) and the environment (ur - ban landscapes) by allowing the rapid implementation of eradication activities and therefore preventing the artificial spread of peach fruit fly over long distances. This regulation will benefit the public’s general wel- fare by providing authority for the State to perform

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 279 detection, control, and eradication activities against peach fruit fly in Madera County.

The implementation of this regulation will lower the likelihood of: ● direct damage to the agricultural industry growing host fruits ● indirect damage to the agricultural industry growing host fruits due to the implementation of quarantines by other countries and loss of export markets ● increased production costs to the affected agricultural industries ● increased pesticide usage by the affected agricultural industries ● increased costs to the consumers of host fruits ● increased pesticide usage by homeowners and others ● the need to implement a State interior quarantine ● the need to implement a federal domestic quarantine The overall California economy benefits by the adoption of this regulation, which is intended to pre - vent peach fruit fly from becoming generally distrib - uted in California and negatively impacting agricul - ture, a major state economic sector.

The state, national, and international consumers of California peach fruit fly host materials benefit by having high quality fruit, nuts, vegetables, and seeds available at lower cost. It is assumed that any increas- es in production costs resulting from damage inflict - ed by this pest would ultimately be passed on to the consumer. The amendment of this regulation benefits home - owners who grow fruit, nuts, vegetables, and seeds for consumption and host material that is planted as ornamentals in various rural and urban landscapes.

The amendment prevents damage to these hosts and the need for them to be treated to mitigate infestations of peach fruit fly. EVALUATION OF INCONSISTENCY/ INCOMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING STATE REGULATIONS The Department is the only agency which can im - plement a regulation listing prohibited weed seeds. As required by Government Code

Section 11346.5(a)(3) (D), the Department has conducted an evaluation of

section 3591.12 and has determined that it is not incon- sistent or incompatible with existing state regulations. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) A Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared by the Department as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act. The EIR addresses the potential impacts and mitigations when implementing the Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program activities related to peach fruit fly. The EIR may be accessed at the following website: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/peir/.

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION Mandates on local agencies or school districts: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: These treat - ments are part of the Department’s general exotic fruit fly treatment program. Compliance activities are cur - rently being performed by existing state staff through- out quarantine areas within the State. The Department has determined that no savings or increased costs to any state agency and no costs or savings in federal funding to the State will result from the amendment of

section 3591.12. The adoption of this regulation would have no fiscal impact on the Department. Cost to any local agency or school district which must be reimbursed in accordance with Government Code Sections 17500 through 17630: None. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None. Cost impacts on a representative private person or business: The amendment of

section 3591.12 will pro- vide authority for the Department to conduct eradica - tion activities against peach fruit fly in Madera Coun - ty and there are no known private sector cost impacts. Significant, statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting businesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states: The Department does not anticipate that these amendments will affect small businesses. The cost impacts are expected to be minimal as described in the previous section. Significant effect on housing costs: None. RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS/ASSESSMENT The Department has concluded that this

section 3591.12 amendment (1) will have no significant impact on the creation or elimination of jobs in the State of California, (2) will have no impact on the creation or

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 280 elimination of businesses within the State of Califor - nia, (3) will have no impact on the expansion of busi - nesses within the State of California, (4) is not expect- ed to have a direct effect on the health and welfare if California residents and (5) is not expected to have a direct impact on the state’s environment. Small business determination: The amendment of

section 3591.12 will provide authority for the Depart - ment to conduct eradication activities against peach fruit fly in Madera County and there are no known private sector cost impacts.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Department must determine that no reasonable alternative it considered or that has otherwise been identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the ac- tion is proposed, would be as effective and less bur - densome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected pri- vate persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law. The Department invites interested persons to pres - ent alternatives during the written comment period.

CONTACT PERSONS The agency officer to whom written comments and inquiries about the initial statement of reasons, pro - posed actions, location of the rulemaking files, and request for a public hearing may be directed is: Erin Lovig California Department of Food and Agriculture Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services 2800 Gateway Oaks Dr, Suite #200 Sacramento, CA 95833 erin.lovig@cdfa.ca.gov 916.654.1017 916.651.2900 (FAX) INTERNET ACCESS The Department has posted the information regard - ing this proposed regulatory action on its Internet website ( www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/Regulations.html).

Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regulations in underline and strikeout can be accessed through at this website. A VAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, AND RULEMAKING FILE The Department of Food and Agriculture has pre - pared an initial statement of reasons for the proposed action, has available all the information upon which its proposal is based, and has available the express terms of the proposed action.

A copy of the initial statement of reasons and the proposed regulations in underline and strikeout form may be obtained upon request. The location of the information on which the proposal is based may also be obtained upon request. In addition, the final statement of reasons will be available upon request. Requests should be directed to the contact named herein. A VAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After the comment period and considering all timely and relevant comments received, the Department may adopt the proposed regulations substantially as de - scribed in this notice.

If the Department makes modi - fications which are sufficiently related to the original- ly proposed text, it will make the modified text (with the changes clearly indicated) available to the public for at least 15 days before the Department adopts the regulations as revised. Any person interested may obtain a copy of said regulations prior to the date of adoption by contacting the agency officer named here- in. The Department will accept written comments on the modified regulations for 15 days after the date on which they are made available.

A VAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Upon its completion, copies of the Final Statement of Reasons may be obtained by contacting the agency officer named herein. TITLE 10. CALSAVERS RETIREMENT SAV I NGS BOA R D AMENDMENT TO CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 10,

CHAPTER 15, REGARDING THE CALSA VERS RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM The CalSavers Retirement Savings Board (“Board”) proposes to adopt the regulations amendments de - scribed below after considering all comments, objec - tions, and recommendations regarding the proposed action.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 281 WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person, or their authorized represen- tative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to the Board. Comments may be submitted by email to CalSavers@sto.ca.gov, or by mail: Regular Mail CalSavers Retirement Savings Board Re: Rulemaking for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program P.O.

Box 942809 Sacramento, CA 95815 Courier Delivery CalSavers Retirement Savings Board Re: Rulemaking for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program 915 Capitol Mall, Suite 105 Sacramento, CA 95814 The written comment period will close May 3, 2021. The Board will only consider comments received by that time. All written comments received by the Board are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act. PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing is not scheduled.

A public hearing will be held if any interested person, or their duly au - thorized representative, submits a written request for a public hearing to the contact person listed below no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written com- ment period. A VAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After considering all timely and relevant comments received, the Board may adopt the proposed regula - tions substantially as described in this notice.

If the Board makes modifications that are sufficiently related to the original proposed text, it will make the modified text (with the changes clearly indicated) available to the public at https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/calsavers/ regulations/index.asp for at least 15 days before the Board adopts the regulations as revised. The Board will accept written comments on the modified regula - tions for 15 days after the date on which they are made available. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Authority:

Section 100048 of Government Code provides the CalSavers Retirement Savings Board the authority to adopt regulations to implement Title 21 of the Government Code. Reference: Sections 100000, 100002, 100004, 100008, 100010, 100012, 100014, 100032, 100033, 100034, 100043, 100046, and 100048, Government Code. INFORMATIVE DIGEST Existing law establishes the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program (“Program”) and Board in Title 21 (commencing with

Section 100000) of the Govern - ment Code. The Program requires eligible employers, as defined in statute and regulation, to make available a payroll deposit retirement savings arrangement so that eligible employees may contribute a portion of their salary or wages to a retirement savings program account in the Program, as specified. Existing law au- thorizes employees to opt out of participating in the Program, as specified.

Existing law grants the Board the power to administer the enforcement of employ - er compliance, including the power to impose speci - fied penalties on employers who fail to allow eligible employees to participate in the program, subject to an appeals and collections process administered by the Franchise Tax Board, as specified. On October 31, 2019, the Office of Administrative Law (“OAL”) approved permanent regulations for the Program that implement, interpret, and make spe - cific the rules, policies, and procedures for the Pro - gram. Specifically, these regulations accomplish the following: a.

Define terms used in the regulations and further clarify the meaning of

definitions in statute; b. Define employer eligibility for the Program and establish the means by which the Program shall determine that eligibility; c. Establish the deadlines and processes by which eligible employers are required to register for the Program; d. Define the duties for participating employers and the processes by which participating employers are required to comply with the requirements of the Program; e. Establish processes for the enrollment of eligible employees into the Program; f. Define the default account settings for participants whom do not make an alternative election; g.

Define the alternative elections available to participants; h. Establish the policies for the participation of individuals in the Program outside of an employment relationship with an eligible employer; and i. Define the processes and policies for contributions, distributions, and the transfer of savings.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 282 Throughout 2020, the Program filed multiple sets of emergency regulations to achieve several pro - grammatic amendments. The changes made were as follows: ● Due to the COVID–19 pandemic, the Board extended the first employer registration deadline in April 2020 through the emergency rulemaking process.

The deadline for employers with more than 100 employees was changed from June 30, 2020, to September 30, 2020. ● On June 29, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 102 (Chapter 21, Statutes of 2020), which made a variety of amendments to the Program’s governing statutes. The amendments, among other things, changed the name of the Program’s governing board and the Program trust account. Nonsubstantive changes to existing regulations were filed with the OAL on July 7, 2020, to change the Board and trust account name pursuant to

Section 100 of Title 1 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). ● On July 27, 2020, the Board approved a variety of regulations amendments, some in response to the passage of AB 102.

The amendments added a new default investment fund for participants born January 1, 2003, to January 1, 2007, a change that was necessary to make before December 31, 2020; removed a feature in which eligible employees who previously opted out are subjected again to automatic enrollment; clarified the tax–qualified retirement plans that, if offered by an employer, would render them exempt; and made a variety of technical amendments that improve the clarity of the regulations. ● At the December 7, 2020, Board meeting, the Board voted to approve regulations amendments to change the default investment option, clarify processes for enforcing employer compliance, reduce the minimum contribution amounts for non–payroll contributions, clarify the frequency for recurring non–payroll contributions, clarify that rollovers and transfers into a Program account are permissible, and amend the definition of a tax–qualified plan.

The Board is authorized under Government Code

Section 100048 to adopt regulations it deems neces - sary to implement the Program consistent with the In- ternal Revenue Code and regulations issued pursuant to that code to ensure that the program meets all crite- ria for federal tax–exempt benefits. Government Code

Section 100048 deems the adoption, amendment, re - peal, or readoption of those regulations to address an emergency for the purposes of the Administrative Pro- cedure Act and, more specifically, Government Code Sections 11346.1 and 11349.6 and, thereby, exempts the Board from the requirements of Government Code

Section 11346.1(b).

Pre–Rulemaking Activity These amendments were made through three sep - arate rulemakings in 2020: an extension of the first employer deadline due to the COVID–19 pandemic by emergency rulemaking in the spring, a variety of pro - grammatic changes by emergency rulemaking due to the passage of AB 102 made in the summer, and sev - eral changes by emergency rulemaking in the winter. ● On April 15, 2020, the Board approved emergency regulations amendments to the Program to extend the first employer registration deadline from June 30, 2020, to September 30, 2020, in response to the COVID–19 pandemic.

Upon approval by the OAL, the amendments went into effect on May 4, 2020. ● On June 29, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 102, which made a variety of amendments to the Program’s governing statutes. On July 27, 2020, the Board approved a variety of emergency regulations amendments, some due in part to passage of AB 102.

The amendments removed a feature in which eligible employees who previously opted out are subjected again to automatic enrollment; added a new default investment fund for participants born January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2007, a change that was necessary to make before January 1, 2021; clarified the tax–qualified retirement plans that, if offered by an employer, would render them exempt; and made a variety of technical amendments that improve the clarity of the regulations, including the removal of obsolete and repetitive language. ● At the October 19, 2020, Board meeting, the Board voted to authorize the executive director to develop amendments necessary to change the default investment option to one in which contributions are directed to the Capital Preservation Fund (referred to as the Money Market Fund) for the first 30 days of employee participation and, on the 31 st day, have all funds directed into a Target Retirement Fund selected based on the participating employee’s age.

At the meeting, the executive director also informed the Board it would consider a package of regulations amendments, including the enforcement of employer compliance and reduction of the minimum contribution amount for non–payroll contributions at the subsequent meeting. ● At the December 7, 2020, Board meeting, the Board voted to approve emergency regulations amendments to change the default investment option to one in which contributions are directed to the Capital Preservation Fund (referred to as

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 283 the Money Market Fund) for 30 days of employee participation and, on the 31 st day, have all funds directed into a Target Retirement Fund selected based on the participating employee’s age. Due to delays in technology necessary for the default investment option change, the regulations amendments stipulate the changes will take effect April 8, 2021.

The Board also approved emergency regulations amendments to clarify the processes for enforcing employer compliance, reduce the minimum contribution amounts for non–payroll contributions, clarify the frequency for recurring non–payroll contributions, clarify that rollovers and transfers into a Program account, and amend the definition of a tax–qualified plan.

In addition to the public comment periods involved in the rulemaking process and the public comment pe- riods at each Board meeting, the Board also received and considered input from Program employers and participants that have already begun participating in the Program.

Through our client services team, our internal outreach team, local chambers of commerce and other business associations, interactive webinars with the public that occur multiple times a week, and our social media platforms, the Board receives regu - lar feedback about facets of the Program, thoughts on how the Program could be improved, as well as gener- al praise and criticism. Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Regulations: About half of working Californians are on track to live at or near poverty upon reaching retirement age.

Without the ease and simplicity of regular payroll con- tributions through a workplace retirement savings ar - rangement, many simply do not save for retirement. While the problem of retirement insecurity has many causes, including low wages and rising costs of living, research shows access to a retirement savings vehicle makes individuals 15 times more likely to save for re- tirement. The Program will ensure a majority of Cali - fornia workers have access to a workplace retirement savings vehicle by mandating that employers either sponsor their own plan or register for the Program.

The Program and its associated laws were established in an effort to improve retirement security for working Californians. The operation of the program in general is expected to benefit participating employees and in - dividuals by providing a simple pathway to improve their retirement security. The delay of the first employer deadline from June 30, 2020, to September 30, 2020, benefited participat- ing employers by allowing them more time to respond due to the impacts caused by the COVID–19 pandem- ic in relation to their compliance with the Program.

The elimination of the open enrollment period lessens the burden on non–participating employees by not making them opt out multiple times if they do not wish to participate. The regulations amendment also benefits participating employers, who may have had to respond to dissatisfied eligible employees who may not wish to be required to opt out multiple times. Ad - ditionally, the amendment may benefit participating employers by removing a feature that would have like- ly required them to update eligible employee contact information.

The changes to the default investment option en - courages participants to invest their funds in a manner that is more likely to accrue meaningful interest more quickly than in the previous default investment option, avoiding loss of funds from the current low–interest environment and allowing the opportunity to poten - tially grow their savings faster. The changes in non– recurring non–payroll contributions requirements allows participants to be more flexible with their con - tributions and encourage more frequent savings.

The routine addition of more target date funds to the avail- able investment fund list ensures younger eligible em- ployees can participate in the Program according to its default investment option. Evaluation of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations: The Board evaluated whether or not there are any other regulations that may be adversely impacted by the adoption of these proposed regulations.

Because these regulations are solely for the purpose of oper - ating the Program, and no other regulations exist in the California Code of Regulations pertaining to the operation of the Program, the proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations.

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The Board has made the following determinations regarding fiscal impact: ● Mandate on local agencies and school districts: none. ● Cost to any local agency or school district that must be reimbursed in accordance with Government Code Sections 17500 through 17630: none. ● Cost or savings to any state agency: none. ● Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: none. ● Costs or savings in federal funding to the state: none. ● Cost impacts on a representative person or business: For participating employers, the Program requires no direct costs or fees to participate.

Although participating employers’ role in facilitating the Program requires minimal

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 284 activities, employers will be required to perform some duties upon the initial registration and ongoing maintenance to facilitate payroll deductions and assist with the enrollment of new employees. For those duties, the Board estimates approximately $157 in opportunity costs for the staff time necessary to register and annual ongoing opportunity costs of $135. Participation in the Program is completely volun - tary for eligible employees.

Participating employees will pay an administrative fee taken from their contri - butions and investment interest. Those fees currently range between 0.82 and 0.95 percent depending on the investment option selected by the participant. The regulations amendments included in this rulemaking do not materially change the duties of par- ticipating employers nor do they impact the adminis - trative fees for participants, and, therefore, cause no changes to the cost impacts on a representative 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. ● Small Business Determination: The regulations amendments included in this rulemaking do not materially change the duties of participating employers nor do they impact the administrative fees for participants, and, therefore, cause no changes to the cost impacts on a representative person or business. ● Significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting businesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states: none. ● Significant effects on housing costs: none. ● The proposed regulations do not require a report to be made.

RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC I M PACT A NA LYSIS Program staff analysed the economic impacts caused by a direct result of this rulemaking package. These regulations amendments do not materially change the duties or requirements of participating employers so there is no expected change to those business impacts as a result of this rulemaking. The following list iden- tifies the estimated impacts by each category of poten- tial impacts. The creation or elimination of jobs within the state: no impact. The creation of new businesses or the elimination of existing businesses within the state: no impact.

The expansion of businesses currently doing busi - ness within the state: no impact. The benefits of the regulation to the health and wel- fare of California residents, worker safety, and the state’s environment: see previous

section on anticipat- ed benefits. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code

Section 11346.5 (a)(13), the Board must determine that no rea- sonable alternative considered by the agency or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the atten- tion of the agency would be more effective in carry - ing out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law.

The Board invites interested persons to present statements or arguments with respect to alternatives to the proposed regulations during the written com - ment period. CONTACT PERSONS Inquiries concerning the proposed administrative action may be directed to: Eric Lawyer Director of Policy & Communications CalSavers Retirement Savings Board 915 Capitol Mall, Suite 105 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 653–1748 Email: Eric.Lawyer@sto.ca.gov Please direct any inquiries regarding the regulato - ry process to Mr. Lawyer at the above address.

The designated backup contact person is Jacob Schafer, who can be reached at Jacob.Schafer@sto.ca.gov or by phone at (916) 653–1744. A VAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, AND RULEMAKING FILE The Board will have the rulemaking file available for inspection online at https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/ calsavers/regulations/index.asp. To request a physical inspection of the rulemaking file, please contact the contact persons identified above and they will sched - ule a time and location for the inspection.

As of the date of this notice is published in the No - tice Register, the rulemaking file consists of this no - tice, the proposed text of the regulations, the economic

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 285 and fiscal impact analysis, and the initial statement of reasons. Copies may be obtained by contacting Eric Lawyer at the email address or by calling the phone number listed above. A VAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS After it is completed, a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons may be obtained by submitting a written request to the contact person identified above. TITLE 10. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATING RULES FILING March 3, 2021 File No.

REG–2021–00001 SUBJECT OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING Notice is given that a public hearing will be held in response to a filing by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (“WCIRB”), submitted on February 26, 2021.

The WCIRB pro - poses amendments to the Insurance Commissioner’s Regulations pertaining to the Classification of Risks, Recording and Reporting of Data, Statistical Report - ing and Experience Rating to be effective September 1, 2021, as follows: ● Approval of proposed amendments to the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995 as proposed by the WCIRB as the Insurance Commissioner’s designated statistical agent. ● Approval of proposed amendments to the Miscellaneous Regulations for the Recording and Reporting of Data—1995 as proposed by the WCIRB as the Insurance Commissioner’s designated statistical agent. ● Approval of proposed amendments to the California Workers’ Compensation Experience Rating Plan—1995 as proposed by the WCIRB as the Insurance Commissioner’s designated statistical agent The WCIRB also proposes amendments to the In - surance Commissioner’s Regulations pertaining to the Classification of Risks, Recording and Reporting of Data, Statistical Reporting and Experience Rating to be effective September 1, 2022, as follows ● Approval of proposed amendments to the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995 as proposed by the WCIRB as the Insurance Commissioner’s designated statistical agent.

HEARING Public Hearing Date and Location A public hearing will be conducted to permit all in - terested persons the opportunity to present statements or arguments, verbally or in writing, with respect to the matters proposed in the WCIRB’s filing, at the fol- lowing date, time and place: April 8, 2021 — 10:00 a.m. California Department of Insurance TELEPHONIC PARTICIPATION ONLY Toll–Free Telephone Number: 877–226–8152 Access Code: 1933050 Participants will be given instructions on how to provide testimony once they have accessed the hear - ing.

The hearing will continue on the date noted above until all testimony has been submitted or until 5:00 p.m., whichever is earlier. Access to Telephonic Conference Call This hearing will be open to the public.

To make it possible for the Department to advise attendees of future rulemaking activity, as well as to aid the De - partment of Insurance in managing attendance, we request that you voluntarily RSVP as soon as possible, preferably by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021, by providing your name(s), the name of the organization you represent, and your contact information, includ - ing email address of each attendee to brentley.yim@ insurance.ca.gov. An RSVP is not required to attend the telephonic conference and all attendees are invit - ed to participate regardless of whether there was an R SV P.

The telephonic conference to be used for the public hearing is accessible to persons with mobility impair - ment. Persons with sight or hearing impairments are requested to notify the contact person for these hear - ings (listed below) in order to make specific arrange - ments, if necessary. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Presentation of Written or Oral Comments; Contact Persons All persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed regulations during the public com - ment period. The public comment period will end at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Please direct all written comments to the following contact person:

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 286 Brentley Yim, Attorney California Department of Insurance 1901 Harrison St., 4th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Telephone: (415) 538–4113 brentley.yim@insurance.ca.gov Questions regarding procedure, comments, or the substance of the proposed action should be addressed to the above contact person. If he is unavailable, inqui- ries may be addressed to the following backup contact person: Yvonne Hauscarriague, Attorney California Department of Insurance 1901 Harrison St., 6th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Telephone: (415) 538–4417 yvonne.hauscarriague@insurance.ca.gov Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Government Code

Section 6250, et seq.), your written and oral comments, and associated contact in - formation (e.g., your address, phone number, e–mail, etc.) become part of the public record and can be re - leased to the public upon request. Deadline for Written Comments All written materials must be received by the Insur- ance Commissioner, addressed to the contact person at the address listed above, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Any written materials received after that time may not be considered.

Comments Transmitted by E–Mail or Facsimile The Commissioner will accept written comments transmitted by e–mail provided they are sent to the following e–mail address: brentley.yim@insurance. ca.gov. The Commissioner will also accept written comments transmitted by facsimile provided they are directed to the attention of Brentley Yim and sent to the following facsimile number: (415) 904–5490. Comments sent to e–mail addresses or facsimile numbers other than those designated in this notice will not be accepted. Comments sent by e–mail or facsimile are subject to the deadline set forth above for written comments.

PROCEEDINGS NOT SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT The regulations contained in the California Work- ers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995, the Miscellaneous Regulations for the Recording and Reporting of Data—1995, and the Cal- ifornia Workers’ Compensation Experience Rating Plan—1995 pertain to the establishment of workers’ compensation insurance rates. Government Code Sec- tion 11340.9(

g) states that the Administrative Proce - dure Act [Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code] shall not apply to regulations that establish or fix rates, pric- es, or tariffs, and the Office of Administrative Law has determined that these regulations are excluded from the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. This Notice and any accompanying documents are being offered by the Commissioner to obtain written public comment before the Commissioner determines whether to approve the amendments to these regula - tions. The Commissioner shall issue an Order regard - ing his determination pursuant to Insurance Code

Section 11734. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Uniform Plans and Regulations The workers’ compensation classification of risks and statistical reporting rules are set forth in Title 10, California Code of Regulations,

Section 2318.6. The miscellaneous regulations for the recording and reporting of data are set forth in Title 10, California Code of Regulations,

Section 2354. The workers’ compensation experience rating regulations are set forth in Title 10, California Code of Regulations, Sec- tion 2353.1. These regulations are promulgated by the Insurance Commissioner pursuant to the authority granted by Insurance Code

Section 11734. INFORMATIVE DIGEST Pursuant to Insurance Code Sections 11734 and 11751.5, the Insurance Commissioner has designated the WCIRB as his statistical agent. As the designat - ed statistical agent, the WCIRB collects insurer data and recommends revisions to the California Work - ers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995; the Miscellaneous Regulations for the Recording and Reporting of Data—1995; and the Cal- ifornia Workers’ Compensation Experience Rating Plan—1995 for approval.

Adherence to the regula - tions contained in the California Workers’ Compen - sation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995 , the Miscellaneous Regulations for the Recording and Re - porting of Data—1995 , and the California Workers’ Compensation Experience Rating Plan—1995 is man- datory for insurers. However, Insurance Code

Section 11734 provides that an insurer may develop its own classification system if it is filed with the Insurance Commissioner 30 days prior to its use and is not dis - approved by the Insurance Commissioner for failure to demonstrate that the data produced by the insurer’s classification system can be reported consistently with the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Sta - tistical Reporting Plan—1995 or the standard classifi- cation system developed by the WCIRB and approved by the Insurance Commissioner.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 287 The amendments to the California Workers’ Com- pensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995 , the Miscellaneous Regulations for the Recording and Reporting of Data—1995, and the California Work- ers’ Compensation Experience Rating Plan—1995 are summarized below. Amendments to the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan— 1995, Title 10, California Code of Regulations,

Section 2318.6, Effective September 1, 2021 1. Amend

Part 1, General Provisions,

Section I, In- troduction, Rule 3, Effective Date , to show that the effective date of the amended Uniform Sta - tistical Reporting Plan is 12:01 a.m., September 1, 2021. 2. Amend

Part 3, Standard Classification System,

Section II, Classification Terminology, Rule 11, Interchange of Labor, for clarity. 3. Amend

Part 3,

Section III, General Classifica - tion Procedures , Rule 3, Multiple Enterprises, to clarify the rules and

definitions applicable to operations that constitute Multiple Enterprises to facilitate consistent outcomes and better align with the objectives of the Standard Classification System. 4. Amend

Part 3,

Section IV, Special Industry Clas- sification Procedures, Rule 7, Wrecking or Dem- olition and Building Raising or Moving , for con- sistency with other proposed changes. 5. Amend

Part 3,

Section V, Payroll — Remunera - tion, Rule 1, Payroll — Remuneration , Subrule j, Executive Officers, Subrule k, Partners, Subrule I, Individual Employers , and Subrule m, Mem- bers of a Limited Liability Company, to adjust the minimum and maximum payroll limitations for executive officers, partners, individual employ - ers, and members of a limited liability company to reflect wage inflation since the minimum and maximum payroll limitations were last amended in 2020. 6. Amend

Part 3,

Section VII, Standard Classifi - cations, Rule 2, Standard Classifications, as fol- lows: ● Amend Classification 9016(1), Amusement or Recreational Facilities — N .O .C . — all employees other than those engaged in the operation or maintenance of amusement de- vices, restaurants or retail stores, for consis- tency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 9180(1), Amusement or Recreational Facilities — N .O .C . — op - eration or maintenance of amusement de - vices — including ticket collectors connect - ed therewith, for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 9181, Athletic Teams or Athletic Facilities — players, umpires, referees and game officials , to increase the payroll limitation for players from $139,100 to $144,300 per player per season to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 7607(2), Audio Post– Production, to increase the annual payroll limitation from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 8803, Auditing, Ac - counting or Management Consulting Ser - vices, to increase the annual payroll limita - tion from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll lim - itation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 2576, Awning, Tarp or Canvas Goods Mfg., for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 9586, Barber Shops, Hair Styling Salons and Personal Appear - ance Services, to clarify the application. ● Amend Classification 6834, Boat Building or Repairing, for consistency with other pro- posed changes. ● Amend Classification 9016(4), Boat Marina and Boat Rental Operation, for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 3726, Boiler Installa- tion, Service or Repair, for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Eliminate Classification 5040(2), Bridge Building, as an alternate phraseology to Classification 5040, Iron or Steel Erection — structural, and reassign the operations described by this classification to Classifica- tion 5040, Iron or Steel Erection — struc - tural. ● Amend Classification 6003(3), Bridge or Trestle Construction , for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 5222(2), Chimney Construction, for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 9060, Clubs — coun - try or golf, to clarify the application. ● Amend Classification 9069, Clubs — gam - ing, to clarify the application and provide di- rection as to how related operations should be classified. ● Amend Classification 8859(1), Computer

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 288 Programming or Software Development, to increase the annual payroll limitation from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 5222(1), Concrete Construction — in connection with bridges or culverts where clearance exceeds 10 feet at any point or entire distance between ter - minal abutments exceeds 20 feet, for consis- tency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 3060(2), Door or Win- dow Frame Mfg., for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classifications 6218(1)/6220(1), Ex- cavation, to clarify the intended application and provide direction as to how related oper- ations should be classified. ● Amend Classification 0171, Field Crops, which is part of the Farms Industry Group, for consistency with existing classification phraseology. ● Eliminate Classification 5102(3), Floor Installation, as an alternate phraseology to Classification 5102, Iron, Steel, Brass, Bronze or Aluminum Erection — non–struc- tural, and reassign the operations described by this classification to Classification 5102, Iron, Steel, Brass, Bronze or Aluminum Erection — non–structural . ● Amend Classification 6504, Food Products Mfg. or Processing, which is part of the Food Packaging and Processing Industry Group, to clarify the intended application and provide direction as to how related op - erations should be classified. ● Amend Classification 9050, Hotels, Motels or Short–Term Residential Housing, to pro- vide direction as to how related operations should be classified. ● Amend Classification 8859(2), Internet or Web–Based Application Development or Operation, to increase the annual payroll limitation from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Eliminate Classification 5057, Iron or Steel Erection — N .O .C ., t o c l a r i f y t h e c l a s s i fi- cations applicable to non–structural iron or steel erection operations and reassign the operations described by this classification to Classification 5102, Iron, Steel, Brass, Bronze or Aluminum Erection — non– structural. ● Eliminate Classification 5059, Iron or Steel Erection — structural, t o c l a r i f y t h e c l a s- sifications applicable to structural iron or steel erection operations and reassign the operations described by this classification to Classification 5040, Iron or Steel Erection — structural . ● Amend Classification 5040(1), Iron or Steel Erection — structural and exterior installa - tion, to apply to all structural iron or steel erection operations and non–structural iron or steel erection operations when performed by the same employer in connection with the structural steel erection at the same job or location and to provide direction as to how related operations should be classified. ● Amend Classification 5102(1), Iron, Steel, Brass, Bronze or Aluminum Erection, to ap- ply to the installation or erection of all non– structural iron, steel, brass, bronze or alu - minum metal work, including elevated floor installation, and for clarity. ● Amend Classification 9008, Janitorial Ser - vices, to clarify the intended application and provide direction as to how related opera - tions should be classified. ● Amend Classification 8820, Law Firms, to increase the annual payroll limitation from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 8743, Mortgage Bro- kers, to increase the annual payroll limita - tion from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll lim - itation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 9610, Motion Pic - tures — production , to increase the annual payroll limitation for actors, musicians, pro- ducers and the motion picture director from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 4635, Oxygen or Hy - drogen Mfg., for consistency with other pro- posed changes. ● Eliminate Classification 5040(3), Painting — steel structures or bridges, as an alternate phraseology to Classification 5040, Iron or Steel Erection — structural, and reassign

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 289 the operations described by this classifica - tion to Classification 5040. ● Amend Classification 7198(1), Parcel Deliv- ery and Messenger Service Companies , to clarify the intended application. ● Amend Classification 4299(1), Printing Op- eration — all other employees, which is part of the Printing, Publishing and Duplicating Industry Group, to clarify the intended ap - plication. ● Amend Classification 7610, Radio, Televi - sion or Commercial Broadcasting Stations, to increase the annual payroll limitation for on–air personalities, entertainers and musi - cians from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 5146(2), Sign Instal - lation or Repair , which is part of the Sign Industry Group, for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 1741(1), Silica Grind- ing, to provide direction as to how related operations should be classified. ● Amend Classification 9184, Ski Resorts, for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classifications 5632/5633, Steel Framing — light gauge , for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 8046, Stores — auto - mobile or truck parts or accessories, which is part of the Stores Industry Group, to clar- ify the intended application. ● Amend Classification 8039, Stores — de - partment stores, which is part of the Stores Industry Group, to increase the mini - mum annual payroll from $1,100,000 to $1,200,000 to reflect wage inflation since the threshold was last amended in 2019. ● Amend Classification 8010, Stores — hard - ware, electrical or plumbing supplies, which is part of the Stores Industry Group, to clar- ify that it includes the sale of welding sup - plies and welding or medical gases, as Clas- sification 8110, Stores — welding supplies, is being eliminated, and provide direction as to how related operations should be classified. ● Eliminate Classification 8110, Stores — welding supplies, which is part of the Stores Industry Group, and reassign the operations described by this classification to Classifica- tion 8010, Stores — hardware, electrical or plumbing supplies, as these employers are contemplated within the proposed definition of Classification 8010. ● Amend Classification 7365, Taxicab Op - erations, to increase the minimum annual payroll per taxicab from $38,400 to $39,700 to reflect wage inflation since the threshold was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 9531(1), Telecommu- nication Antenna Equipment Installation, Service or Repair, for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 9529(3), Tent — erec- tion, removal or repair, for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend Classification 9156, Theaters — dance, opera and theater companies , to in - crease the annual payroll limitation for per - formers and directors of performers from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 9151, Theaters — mu- sical entertainment , to increase the annual payroll limitation for performers and direc - tors of performers from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 3383(4), Trophy Mfg., to clarify the intended application. ● Amend Classification 7607(1), Video Post– Production, to increase the annual payroll limitation from $139,100 to $144,300 per person to reflect wage inflation since the payroll limitation was last amended in 2020. ● Amend Classification 9521(3), Window Cov- ering, for consistency with other proposed changes. ● Amend

Section VIII, Abbreviated Classifi- cations — Numeric Listing , for consistency with other proposed changes. 7. Amend

Part 4, Unit Statistical Report Filing Re - quirements,

Section II,

Definitions, Rule 12, Final Premium, to clarify in the example that premium charges related to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID–19) are included in the reported Final Premium for policies incepting on or after January 1, 2021 with a required date of reporting on or after Sep - tember 1, 2022. 8. Amend Appendix I, Construction and Erection Classifications, for consistency with other pro - posed changes.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 290 Amendments to the Miscellaneous Regulations for the Recording and Reporting of Data—1995, Title 10, California Code of Regulations,

Section 2354, Effective September 1, 2021 1. Amend

Part 1, General Provisions,

Section I, In- troduction, Rule 2, Effective Date , to show that the effective date of the amended Miscellaneous Regulations is 12:01 AM, September 1, 2021. 2. Amend

Part 2, Workers’ Compensation Forms and Coverage,

Section II, Conformity with Insur- ance Code and California Code of Regulations , to include policy requirements and for clarity and consistency with Insurance Code

Section 381. Amendments to the California Workers’ Compensation Experience Rating Plan—1995, Title 10, California Code of Regulations,

Section 2353.1, Effective January 1, 2021 1. Amend

Section I, General Provisions, Rule 2, Ef- fective Date, to show that the effective date of the amended Experience Rating Plan is 12:01 AM, September 1, 2021. 2. Amend

Section II,

Definitions, to move the Change in Ownership definition to

Section IV, Change in Status and Combination of Entities, Rule 1, Change in Status (Ownership, Opera - tions and Employees), and include grandmother and grandfather in the definition of Immediate Family for completeness. 3. Amend

Section III, Eligibility and Experience Period, Rule 1, Eligibility Requirements for Cal- ifornia Workers’ Compensation Insurance , to adjust the eligibility threshold from $9,900 to $9,500 to reflect wage inflation and the proposed September 1, 2021 expected loss rates. 4. Amend

Section IV, Change in Status and Com - bination of Entities, to include the description of when a change in ownership occurs and for clar - ity. 5. Amend

Section IV, Rule 2, Combination of Enti - ties, for clarity. 6. Amend Table I, Expected Loss Rates and D–Ra - tios, to reflect the most current data available. 7. Amend Table II, Primary Thresholds, to reflect the most current data available. Amendments to the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan— 1995, Title 10, California Code of Regulations,

Section 2318.6, Effective September 1, 2022 1. Amend Classification 8808, Banks, to limit an employee’s annual payroll and direct that the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period when the policy is in force for less than a 12– month period. 2. Amend Classification 8801, Credit Unions , to limit an employee’s annual payroll and direct that the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period when the policy is in force for less than a 12–month period. 3.

Amend Classification 8601(1), Engineers, to limit an employee’s annual payroll and direct that the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period when the policy is in force for less than a 12– month period. 4. Amend Classification 8601(4), Forest Engineers, to limit an employee’s annual payroll and direct that the maximum payroll amount shall be prorat- ed based upon the number of weeks in the policy period when the policy is in force for less than a 12–month period. 5.

Amend Classification 8822, Insurance Compa - nies, to limit an employee’s annual payroll and direct that the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period when the policy is in force for less than a 12–month period. 6. Amend Classification 8749, Mortgage Bankers , to limit an employee’s annual payroll and direct that the maximum payroll amount shall be prorat- ed based upon the number of weeks in the policy period when the policy is in force for less than a 12–month period. 7.

Amend Classification 8601(2), Oil or Gas Geolo- gists or Scouts, which is part of the Petroleum In- dustry Group, to limit an employee’s annual pay- roll and direct that the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period when the policy is in force for less than a 12–month period. 8. Amend Classification 8741, Real Estate Agencies, to limit an employee’s annual payroll and direct that the maximum payroll amount shall be prorat- ed based upon the number of weeks in the policy period when the policy is in force for less than a 12–month period.

CONTACT PERSON The name and telephone number of the agency rep - resentative and designated contact person are listed above under “WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD.” A V AILABILITY STATEMENTS The Commissioner has prepared an Informative Di- gest included in this Notice that sets forth a

summary and the reasons for the proposed regulations. Upon

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 291 request to the contact persons above, the text of the proposed regulations shall be made available for in - spection and copying. The file for this action, which includes a copy of the proposed regulations, the WCIRB’s filing, and any supplemental information, is contained in the Rulemaking File: REG–2021–00001 and is available for inspection and copying by prior appointment at 1901 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, Oakland, California 94612, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The express terms of the proposed regulations as contained in the WCIRB’s filing may also be viewed or downloaded from the Regulatory Filings

section of the WCIRB website: www.wcirb.com. INTERNET ACCESS Documents concerning these proposed regulations are available on the Department’s website at the follow- ing link: www.insurance.ca.gov/0250–insurers/0500– legal–info/0200–regulations/proposed–regulations. cfm. APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS Following the time period to receive written com - ment, the Insurance Commissioner may approve reg - ulations substantially as described in this Notice and Informative Digest, or he may approve modified regu- lations or refuse to approve the regulations.

Notice of the Insurance Commissioner’s action will be sent to all persons who have requested notice of the Commis- sioner’s action. TITLE 11.

COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING Amend Commission Regulations 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1018, 1051, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1070, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960, and Commission Procedures D–1, D–3, D–4, D–5, D–6, D–8, D–9, D–13, D–14, G–1 and H–3 Notice is hereby given that the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) propos- es to amend regulations in Division 2 of Title 11 of the California Code of Regulations as described below in the Informative Digest.

A public hearing is not sched- uled. Pursuant to Government Code

section 11346.8, any interested person, or his/her duly authorized rep - resentative, may request a public hearing. POST must receive the written request no later than 15 days prior to the close of the public comment period. Public Comments Due by May 3, 2021.

Notice is also given that any interested person, or authorized representative, may submit written com - ments relevant to the proposed regulatory action by fax at (916) 227–4547, by email to Jennifer Hardesty at jennifer.hardesty@post.ca.gov, or by letter to: Commission on POST Attention: Jennifer Hardesty 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100 West Sacramento, CA 95605–1630 AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE This proposal is made pursuant to the authority vested by Penal Code

Section 13503 (authority of the Commission on POST) and Penal Code

section 13506 (POST authority to adopt regulations). This proposal is intended to interpret, implement, and make specific Penal Code

section 13503(e), which authorizes POST to develop and implement programs to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement, including programs involving training and education courses. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW Currently, Commission on POST Regulations and Procedures reference a document called the POST Administrative Manual (PAM). However, this doc - ument is no longer used or referenced. Historically, POST maintained a separate POST Administrative Manual (PAM) which contained Commission Regu - lations and Commission Procedures relating to POST programs. The PAM was created to house all regula - tions and procedures in one place and was located on the publications

section of the POST website. Howev- er, it was discovered the content in this manual was very outdated and often incorrect as it was not being updated when changes were made to regulations and procedures. Since the PAM was not maintained as often as it needed to be, there was a conflict of information re - sulting in inaccurate regulations and procedures being utilized by both POST employees and the agencies we serve.

To rectify this issue, POST modified its web - site to link visitors to the appropriate California Code of Regulations (CCR)/WestLaw webpage and is now referencing “Commission Regulations” on the POST website. Commission Procedures were also added in the same location of the directly linked Commission Regulations on the POST website for easy access. This action cleared up the inconsistencies with Commis - sion Regulations.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 292 To keep consistent with current practices and to re - duce any confusion, the removal of the definition of “PAM” from Regulation 1001 is necessary to com - plete this final step of eliminating the out–of–date PAM references from Commission Regulations 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1018, 1051, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1070, 1080 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960, and Commission Procedures D–1, D–3, D–4, D–5, D–6, D–8, D–9, D–13, D–14, G–1 and H–3.

Additionally, to provide consistency in terminology with existing regulato - ry language, “Commission Regulations” or “Com - mission Procedures” will replace “PAM” in all used references. Changes to the Basic Course Certification process were proposed and approved with an effective date of April 1, 2021. One component of this process was re - moving the certification requirements from Commis - sion Regulation 1052(f), adopting Commission Regu- lation 1059, and adding the certification requirements for basic courses to this new section.

In doing so, the PSD Basic Course was inadvertently removed from Commission Regulation 1052 and included in the courses certified under Commission Regulation 1059. Although it is considered a basic course, the timeline for completion of the course differs from the peace officer basic courses, it does not fall under the same certification requirements, nor does it have the same online training restrictions as all other basic courses. The proposed change will correct the oversight.

Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Amendments: The benefits anticipated by the proposed amend - ments to the regulations will be to reduce confusion and provide consistency across all Commission Regu- lations and Commission Procedures with the removal of the “POST Administrative Manual (PAM)” defi - nition, which will increase the efficiency of the state of California in delivering services to stakeholders. Thus, the law enforcement standards are maintained and effective in preserving peace, protection of public health, safety, and welfare of California.

The proposed amendments will have no impact on worker safety or the State’s environment. Evaluation of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations: The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training has determined that these proposed amend - ments are not inconsistent or incompatible with exist - ing regulations. After conducting a review for any reg- ulations that would relate to or affect this area, POST has concluded that these are the only regulations that concern the POST Administrative Manual (PAM) and the Public Safety Dispatchers’ Basic Course certifica- tion requirements.

FORMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE There are no forms incorporated by reference. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS Following the public comment period, the Commis- sion may adopt the proposal substantially as set forth without further notice, or the Commission may mod - ify the proposal if such modifications remain suffi - ciently related to the text as described in the Informa - tive Digest.

If the Commission makes changes to the language before the date of adoption, the text of any modified language, clearly indicated, will be made available at least 15 days before adoption to all persons whose comments were received by POST during the public comment period and to all persons who request notification from POST of the availability of such changes. A request for the modified text should be ad- dressed to the agency official designated in this notice. The Commission will accept written comments on the modified text for 15 days after the date that the revised text is made available.

ESTIMATE OF FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal impact on Public Agencies including Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/Savings in Federal Funding to the State: None. Cost impacts on a representative private person or business: POST 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. Non–Discretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agen - cies: None. Local Mandate: None. Costs to any Local Agency or School District for which Government Code sections 17500–17630 re - quires reimbursement: None.

Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting California Businesses: The Com - mission on Peace Officer Standards and Training has made an initial determination that the amended reg - ulations will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting California busi - nesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. Small Business Determination: The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training has found that the proposed amendments will not affect small businesses, as defined by Government Code

section 11342.610, because the Commission sets selection and training standards for law enforcement, which are government entities, and does not have an impact on California businesses, including small businesses.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 293 The regulatory action addresses the following: 1) the removal of the definition of “POST Administrative Manual (PAM)” from Commission Regulation 1001, 2) the elimination of all “POST Administrative Man - ual (PAM)” references in Commission Regulations and Procedures, and 3) the removal of the PSD Basic Course from Commission Regulation 1059. Effect on Housing Costs: The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training has made an initial de- termination that the proposed regulation would have no effect on housing costs. RESULTS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT PER GOV. CODE

SECTION 11346.3(

b) The adoption of the proposed amendments of reg - ulations will neither create nor eliminate jobs in the State of California, nor result in the elimination of ex- isting businesses or create or expand businesses in the State of California. The benefits of the proposed amendments of reg - ulations to the regulations will increase the efficien - cy of the state of California in delivering services to stakeholders. Thus, the law enforcement standards are maintained and effective in preserving peace, protec - tion of public health, safety, and welfare in California.

There would be no impact that would affect worker safety or the State’s environment. COST IMPACT ON REPRESENTATIVE PRIVATE PERSONS OR BUSINESSES The Commission is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES To take this action, the Commission must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Com- mission, or otherwise identified and brought to the at- tention of the Commission, would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is pro - posed, or would be as effective as 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 than the proposed action.

CONTACT PERSONS Questions regarding this proposed regulatory action may be directed to Jennifer Hardesty, Commission on POST, 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100, West Sacramento, CA 95605–1630 at (916) 227–3917. General questions regarding the regulatory process may be directed to Katie Strickland at (916) 227–2802. TEXT OF PROPOSAL Individuals may request copies of the exact language of the proposed regulations and of the initial statement of reasons, and the information the proposal is based upon, from the Commission on POST at 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100, West Sacramento, CA 95605–1630.

These documents are also located on the POST Web - site at https://post.ca.gov/Regulatory–Actions. A VAILABILITY AND LOCATION OF THE RULEMAKING FILE AND THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS The rulemaking file contains all information upon which POST is basing this proposal and is available for public inspection by contacting the person(

s) named above. To request a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons once it has been approved, submit a written request to the contact person(

s) named above. TITLE 11. COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TRAINING Regulation 1005 Notice is hereby given that the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) propos- es to amend regulations in Division 2 of Title 11 of the California Code of Regulations as described below in the Informative Digest. A public hearing is not sched- uled. Pursuant to Government Code

section 11346.8, any interested person, or his/her duly authorized rep - resentative, may request a public hearing. POST must receive the written request no later than 15 days prior to the close of the public comment period. Public Comments Due by May 3, 2021. Notice is also given that any interested person, or authorized representative, may submit written com - ments relevant to the proposed regulatory action by fax at (916) 227–4547, by email to Michelle Weiler at michelle.weiler@post.ca.gov, or by letter to: Commission on POST Attention: Rulemaking 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100 West Sacramento, CA 95605–1630

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 294 AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE This proposal is made pursuant to the authority vested by Penal Code

Section 13503 (authority of the Commission on POST) and Penal Code

section 13506 (POST authority to adopt regulations). This proposal is intended to interpret, implement, and make specific Penal Code

section 13503(e), which authorizes POST to develop and implement programs to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement, including programs involving training and education courses. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW Current laws require California peace officers to complete a POST–approved academy prior to entering a POST–approved field training program. The profes- sion of law enforcement is dynamic and ever–chang - ing. As such, the laws, equipment, and policies con - cerning the use of force and available force options are fluid.

There is a need for peace officers to receive continuous training to remain current in best practic - es and emerging strategies based in relevant case law, legislative mandates, and policies related to the use of de–escalation strategies and other available force options. Peace officers are expected to be professional and judicious practitioners of force options that can range from command presence and verbal commands to the application of deadly force.

There is an expectation that all peace officers maintain the ability for critical decision–making when faced with making split–sec - ond decisions in circumstances that are tense, uncer - tain, and rapidly evolving. Recent regulatory action addressed the updating of minimum topic content and instructional methodology requirements to reflect current terminology and best practices for each of the Perishable Skills Program (PSP) topics of Arrest and Control, Driver Training/Awareness, Tactical Fire - arms, and Communications.

This proposed regulatory action will address the additional PSP requirement for Use of Force training. Statutory and case law, as well as best practices in de– escalation and other available force options, are always subject to change based on evolving circumstances or

interpretations of the law. Current regulations require peace officers to complete PSP training requirements every two years. Including a requirement for UoF training as part of the PSP will ensure that peace of - ficers throughout the State maintain current, modern, and relevant best practices in the use of de–escalation strategies and other available force options. Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Regulation: The benefits of the proposed amendments of reg - ulations to the regulations will increase the efficien - cy of the state of California in delivering services to stakeholders.

Thus, ensuring the law enforcement standards are maintained and effective in preserving peace, protection of public health, safety, and welfare in California. There would be no impact that would affect worker safety or the State’s environment. Evaluation of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations: POST has determined that this proposed regulation is not inconsistent or incompatible with existing regu- lations.

After conducting a review for any regulations that would relate to or affect this area, POST has con- cluded that these are the only regulations that concern the perishable skills and continuing professional train- ing requirements for peace officers in California. FORMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE There are no forms incorporated by reference.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS Following the public comment period, POST may adopt the proposal substantially as set forth without further notice, or POST may modify the proposal if such modifications remain sufficiently related to the text as described in the Informative Digest.

If POST makes changes to the language before the date of adoption, the text of any modified language, clearly indicated, will be made available at least 15 days be - fore adoption to all persons whose comments were received by POST during the public comment period and to all persons who request notification from POST of the availability of such changes. A request for the modified text should be addressed to the agency offi - cial designated in this notice. POST will accept writ - ten comments on the modified text for 15 days after the date that the revised text is made available.

ESTIMATE OF ECONOMIC IMPACT Fiscal impact on Public Agencies including Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/Savings in Federal Funding to the State: None. Non–Discretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agen - cies: None. Local Mandate: None. Costs to any Local Agency or School District for which Government Code sections 17500–17630 re - quires reimbursement: None.

Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting California Businesses: POST has made an initial determination that the amended reg - ulations will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting California busi -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 295 nesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. Small Business Determination: POST has found that the proposed amendments will not affect small business, as defined by Government Code

section 11342.610, because the Commission sets selection and training standards for law enforcement, which are gov- ernment entities, and does not have an impact on Cal - ifornia businesses, including small businesses. This only affects individuals associated with participating law enforcement agencies and/or course presenters. Cost Impacts on Representative Private Persons or Businesses: POST is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action.

Effect on Housing Costs: POST has made an ini - tial determination that the proposed regulation would have no effect on housing costs. RESULTS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT PER GOV. CODE

SECTION 11346.3(

b) The adoption of the proposed amendments of reg - ulations will neither create nor eliminate jobs in the State of California, nor result in the elimination of ex- isting businesses or create or expand businesses in the State of California. The benefits of the proposed amendments of reg - ulations to the regulations will increase the efficien - cy of the state of California in delivering services to stakeholders. Thus, ensuring the law enforcement standards are maintained and effective in preserving peace, protection of public health, safety, and welfare in California.

There would be no impact that would affect worker safety or the State’s environment.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES To take this action, POST must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by POST, or other - wise identified and brought to the attention of POST, would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, or would be as ef - fective as and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law than the proposed action.

CONTACT PERSONS Questions regarding this proposed regulatory ac - tion may be directed to Michelle Weiler, Commission on POST, 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100, West Sacramento, CA 95605–1630 at (916) 227–4870. General questions regarding the regulatory process may be directed to Katie Strickland at (916) 227–2802. TEXT OF PROPOSAL Individuals may request copies of the exact language of the proposed regulations and of the initial statement of reasons, and the information the proposal is based upon, from the Commission on POST at 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100, West Sacramento, CA 95605–1630.

These documents are also located on the POST Website at: https://post.ca.gov/Regulatory–Actions. A VAILABILITY AND LOCATION OF THE RULEMAKING FILE AND THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS The rulemaking file contains all information upon which POST is basing this proposal and is available for public inspection by contacting the person(

s) named above. To request a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons once it has been approved, submit a written request to the contact person(

s) named above. TITLE 15. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Reha- bilitation (CDCR or Department), proposes to amend Sections 3076, 3076.1, 3076.2, 3076.3, 3076.4, and 3076.5 into Title 15, Division 3,

Chapter 1, regarding the recall of inmate commitments and resentencing of inmates pursuant to Penal Code

section 1170(d)(1). PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The public comment period begins March 19, 2021 and closes on May 7, 2021. Any person may submit written comments by mail addressed to the primary contact person listed below, or by email to rpmb@ cdcr.ca.gov, before the close of the comment period. For questions regarding the subject matter of the reg - ulations, call the program contact person listed below.

PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION Due to the COVID–19 public health emergency, CDCR will utilize teleconference for its hearings, con- sistent with the Governor’s Executive Order N–29–20 and guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health. Comments provided at this telecon - ference public hearing will be given the same signif -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 296 icance and weight as written comments submitted during the public comment period. A public hearing will be held on May 7, 2021. The teleconference will open to the public from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m . If you would like to participate by teleconference: Call 1–844–867–6169 (TTY/TDD: Dial 711). When prompted, enter participant code 1780160. The pur - pose of the hearing is to receive comments about these proposed regulations. It is not a forum to debate the proposed regulations.

No decision regarding the per - manent adoption of these regulations will be rendered at this hearing. CONTACT PERSONS Primary Contact Josh Jugum Telephone: (916) 445–2266 Regulation and Policy Management Branch P.O. Box 942883 Sacramento, CA 94283–0001 Back–Up Y. Sun Telephone: (916) 445–2269 Regulation and Policy Management Branch P.O. Box 942883 Sacramento, CA 94283–0001 Program Contact Eric Duesdieker Telephone: (916) 323–2924 Office of Legal Affairs AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Government Code

Section 12838.5 provides that commencing July 1, 2005, CDCR succeeds to, and is vested with, all the powers, functions, duties, respon - sibilities, obligations, liabilities, and jurisdiction of abolished predecessor entities, such as: Department of Corrections, Department of the Youth Authority, and Board of Corrections. Penal Code (PC)

Section 5000 provides that com- mencing July 1, 2005, any reference to Department of Corrections in this or any code, refers to the CDCR, Division of Adult Operations. PC

Section 5050 pro- vides that commencing July 1, 2005, any reference to the Director of Corrections in this or any other code, refers to the Secretary of the CDCR. As of that date, the office of the Director of Corrections is abolished. PC

Section 5054 provides that commencing July 1, 2005, the supervision, management, and control of the State prisons, and the responsibility for the care, cus - tody, treatment, training, discipline, and employment of persons confined therein are vested in the Secretary of the CDCR. PC

Section 5055 provides that commencing July 1, 2005, all powers and duties previously granted to and imposed upon the Department of Corrections shall be exercised by the Secretary of the CDCR. PC

Section 5058 a u t h o r i z e s t h e D i r e c t o r t o p r e- scribe and amend rules and regulations for the admin- istration of prisons and for the administration of the parole of persons. PC

Section 5058.3 authorizes the Director to certi - fy in a written statement filed with Office of Admin - istrative Law that the operational needs of the Depart- ment require adoption, amendment, or repeal of regu - lation on an emergency basis. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW Penal Code

section 1170(d)(1) authorizes the Sec - retary to recommend to a sentencing court that the sentence and commitment previously imposed on an inmate be recalled and that the court resentence the inmate provided the new sentence is no greater than the initial sentence. This action will: Implement regulations in furtherance of Penal Code

section 1170(d)(1) by establishing specific cri - teria for such recommendations under the following circumstances: ● When an inmate demonstrates exceptional con - duct: if the inmate’s behavior while incarcerated demonstrates sustained compliance with depart - mental regulations, rules, and requirements as well as prolonged participation in rehabilitative programming. ● When there is the substantial likelihood of a sen - tencing error: if the inmate’s sentence, as reflected in the Abstract of Judgment, contradicts applica - ble sentencing laws at the time of their sentencing hearing or subsequent decisional law suggesting the substantial likelihood of a sentencing error. ● When there is a change in sentencing law: if the applicable sentencing laws at the time of their sentencing hearing are subsequently changed due to new statutory or case law authority with state - wide application ● When a referral is received from the head of a law enforcement agency, the head of a prosecu - torial agency, or a judicial officer asking that the Secretary consider recommending an inmate to a sentencing court pursuant to Penal Code

section 1170(d)(1).

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 297 DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Form CDC 128–B (Rev. 4/74) SPECIFIC BENEFITS ANTICIPATED BY THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS Currently, CDCR uses the provision under PC Sec - tion 1170(d)(1) on a limited basis for the recall and resentencing of inmates who demonstrate exemplary behavior during incarceration. However, the Depart - ment’s historical use of the provisions does not make full use of the opportunities provided under the law. The Department proposes to use PC

Section 1170(d) (1) to its full potential, which includes requesting the recall and resentencing of commitments for inmates with exceptional conduct and sentencing errors. Such changes would allow the Department to fully apply the law and develop an equitable process for inmates to be considered for recall and resentencing.

Through this process, known internally as the Re - call and Resentence Recommendation Program, the Department seeks to make our prisons and commu - nities safer by encouraging and motivating inmates to participate in rehabilitative programs and service op - portunities that create skills, employability, and hope. This in turn will lead to improved inmate behavior and a safer prison environment for inmates and staff alike.

Public safety is enhanced when inmates choose to pursue and accomplish tangible academic, voca - tional and personal/behavioral achievements to po - sition themselves for earlier consideration before the Board or for successful transition to society. EVALUATION OF INCONSISTENCY/ INCOMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS Pursuant to Government Code 11346.5(a)(3)(D), the Department has determined the proposed regulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing regulations.

After conducting a review for any regu - lations that would relate to or affect this area, the De - partment has concluded that these are the only regu - lations that concern the recall of inmate commitments and resentencing of inmates pursuant to Penal Code

section 1170(d)(1). LOCAL MANDATES This action imposes no mandates on local agencies or school districts, or a mandate which requires reim - bursement of costs or savings pursuant to Government Code Sections 17500–17630.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT ● Cost or savings to any state agency: Net cost of $1,939,054 in fiscal year (FY) 2018– 19, $1,641,729 in FY 2019–20, $1,069,443 in FY 2020–21, $785,535 in FY 2021–22, and $730,492 in FY 2022–23. ● Cost to any local agency or school district that is required to be reimbursed: None . ● Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None . ● Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None . EFFECT ON HOUSING COSTS The Department has made an initial determination that the proposed action will have no significant effect on housing costs.

COST IMPACTS ON REPRESENTATIVE PRIVATE PERSONS OR BUSINESSES The Department is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action.

SIGNIFICANT STATEWIDE ADVERSE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON BUSINESS The Department has made an initial determination that the proposed regulations will not have a signifi - cant statewide adverse economic impact directly af - fecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states, because the proposed regulations place no obligations or requirements on any business. EFFECT ON SMALL BUSINESSES The Department has determined that the proposed regulations will not affect small businesses.

This ac - tion has no significant adverse economic impact on small business because they place no obligations or requirements on any business. RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT The Department has determined that the proposed regulation will have no effect on the creation of new, or the elimination of existing, jobs or businesses within California, or effect the expansion of businesses cur - rently doing business in California. The Department has determined that the proposed regulation will have

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 298 no effect on worker safety or the state’s environment. These regulations may benefit the welfare of Califor - nia residents by incentivizing inmates to participate in rehabilitative programs, thereby helping to reduce recidivism. Additionally, these regulations may ben - efit the health and welfare of California residents by providing opportunities for eligible inmates to con - tribute to their communities earlier than they might have otherwise.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Department must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Department or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Department would be more effective in carry - ing out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed regulatory action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provisions of law.

Interest - ed persons are invited to present statements or argu - ments with respect to any alternatives to the changes proposed during the written comment period or at a scheduled hearing should one be scheduled. A VAILABILITY OF PROPOSED TEXT AND INITIAL STATEMENT OF REASONS The Department has prepared and will make avail - able the text and the Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) of the proposed regulations.

The rulemaking file for this regulatory action, which contains those items and all information on which the proposal is based (i.e., rulemaking file) is available to the public upon request directed to the Department’s contact per- son. The proposed text, ISOR, and Notice of Proposed Regulations will also be made available on the De - partment’s website: www.cdcr.ca.gov. A VAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Following its preparation, a copy of the Final State- ment of Reasons may be obtained from the Depart - ment’s contact person.

A VAILABILITY OF CHANGES TO PROPOSED TEXT After considering all timely and relevant comments received, the Department may adopt the proposed reg- ulations substantially as described in this Notice. If the Department makes modifications which are sufficient- ly related to the originally proposed text, it will make the modified text, with the changes clearly indicated, available to the public for at least 15 days before the Department adopts, amends or repeals the regulations as revised. Requests for copies of any modified reg - ulation text should be directed to the contact person indicated in this Notice.

The Department will accept written comments on the modified regulations for at least 15 days after the date on which they are made available. TITLE 16. B OARD OF ACCOUNTANCY TITLE 16. DIVISION 1. CALIFORNIA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY REGARDING ATTEST EXPERIENCE FORM FOR CPA LICENSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the California Board of Accountancy (CBA) is proposing to take the action described in the Informative Digest.

Any per - son interested may present statements or arguments orally or in writing relevant to the action proposed at a hearing to be held at: California Board of Accountancy 2450 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 420 Sacramento, CA 95833 May 4, 2021 10:00 a.m. Written comments, including those sent by mail, facsimile, or e–mail to the addresses listed under Contact Person in this Notice, must be received by the CBA at its office no later than May 3, 2021, or must be received by the CBA at the hearing.

The CBA, upon its own motion or at the request of any interested par - ty, may thereafter adopt the proposals substantially as described below or may modify such proposals if such modifications are sufficiently related to the original text. With the exception of technical or grammatical changes, the full text of any modified proposal will be available for 15 days prior to its adoption from the person designated in this Notice as contact person and will be mailed to those persons who submit written or oral testimony related to this proposal or who have requested notification of any changes to the proposal.

Authority and Reference: Pursuant to the authority vested by sections 5010 and 5095 of the Business and Professions Code 1 (BPC) and to implement, interpret, or make specific sections 5092, 5093, and 5095 of the BPC, the CBA is consid- 1 Unless otherwise specified, all sections refer to the Business and Professions Code.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 299 ering changes to Division 1 of Title 16 of the Califor - nia Code of Regulations2 (CCR), as described herein. INFORMATIVE DIGEST A. Informative Digest The CBA is a board within the Department of Con - sumer Affairs (DCA) responsible for regulation of the public accounting practice in California. The CBA proposes to amend

section 12.5 related to attest expe - rience for licensure. Pursuant to BPC

section 5010, the CBA may adopt, repeal, or amend such regulations as may be reason - ably necessary and expedient for the orderly conduct of its affairs and for the administration of the Accoun- tancy Act. Additionally, BPC

section 5095 authorizes the CBA to adopt regulations to implement this sec - tion, including, but not limited to, a procedure for ap - plicants under

Section 5092 or

Section 5093 to qualify under this section. This proposal seeks to update and improve the Cer - tificate of Attest Experience (CAE) forms (public/ non–public) used to document satisfactory comple - tion by applicants for CPA licensure of meeting the requirements of BPC

section 5095 and Title 16, Cali - fornia Code of Regulations (CCR),

section 12.5. The CBA has adopted Title 16, CCR,

section 12.5 to effectuate the requirements listed in BPC

section 5095 and provide for direction on how to satisfactorily qualify for completion of the attest experience require- ment, including incorporating two forms by refence. The CBA currently maintains two types of CAE forms. If the attest experience was obtained at a pub - lic accounting firm, the applicant’s employer must complete the CAE — Public Accounting Form. If the attest experience was obtained at a private industry company or government agency, the applicant’s em - ployer must complete the CAE — Non–Public Ac - counting Form.

The CBA proposes the following amendments to Form 11A–6 Certificate of Attest Experience (Private Accounting) and Form 11A–6A Certificate of Attest Experience (Public Accounting), which are incorpo - rated by reference in 16 CCR

section 12.5: Additionally, the form will update the

section relat - ed to Personal Information Collection and Access.

Section V — Qualifying Experience It is proposed that

Section V. should include clari - fying language that specifically excludes preparation engagements from qualifying attest experience. Spe - cifically adding “as part of the Audit or other Attest Services? This does not include experience earned through the performance of preparation engagements 2 Unless otherwise specified, all California Code of Regulations sections refer to title 16. in accordance with the provisions of the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS).”

Section VI — Number of Hours It is proposed that in order to maintain consisten - cy within the CAE forms, the area of

Section VI. that summarizes the hours corresponding with

Section V. should also include additional clarifying language. Specifically adding “and in the Preparation of Writ - ten Explanations on the Audit or Other Attest Services (IV. above)” and “as part of the Audit or Other Attest Services (V. above)”. The proposed revisions ensure that the attest experi- ence obtained by applicants and reported on the CAE forms is in compliance with the definition of account- ing and auditing practice as presented in CBA Regu- lations sections 39 and 42.

The CBA also proposes to modify an area of Sec - tion VI. of the CAE to combine the reporting field for experience earned as it relates to both prepara - tion of working papers and preparation of written explanations.

Section VI. identifies the hours of work performed corresponding with Sections III. and IV., while it was still appropriate to have separate ques - tions regarding the preparation of working papers and the preparation of written explanations, these tasks are often conducted concurrently. As a result, the cor- responding hours reported for completing these two tasks would be more appropriately reported as one al - lotment of hours instead of two.

Personal Information Collection and Access As part of the proposed revisions to the CAE forms, additional minor and non–substantive changes to the Personal Information and Collection and Access no - tice, which includes reference to the California Board of Accountancy as the “CBA,” as well as the CBA ’s new office address, specifically “2450 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95833.” As the CAE forms are incorporated by reference in CBA Regulations

section 12.5, the proposed changes to the forms will necessitate a change to the revision dates, specifically to “Rev 7/17.” B. Policy Statement Overview/Anticipated Benefits of Proposal The California Legislature established the Califor - nia Board of Accountancy (CBA) with the regulation of the accounting profession, with an express purpose to protect consumers.

This is reflected in the CBA ’s mission statement: “To protect consumers by ensuring only qualified licensees practice public accountancy in accordance with established professional standards.” Ensuring individuals licensed with the authority to sign reports on attest engagements have met a min - imum understanding of the professional standards is in concert with protecting the consumers of Califor -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2021, VOLUME NUMBER 12–Z 300 nia. To ensure only those who are authorized sign re - ports on attest engagements, it is necessary to prohibit preparation engagement experience from qualifying as attest experience. C. Consistency and Compatibility with Existing State Regulations During the process of developing these regulations and amendments, the CBA has conducted a search of any similar regulations on this topic and has conclud - ed that these regulations are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE ● Form 11A–6 Rev. 4/20 Certificate of Attest Expe- rience (Private Accounting) ● Form 11A–6A Rev. 4/20 Certificate of Attest Ex- perience (Public Accounting). 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 cost is insignificant as the requirement is to provide added clarification and di - rection on the qualifying hours and services that en - compass meeting the attest experience requirement for licensure. Any cost will be absorbable within ex - isting resources.

Nondiscretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agencies: None. Local Mandate: None. Cost to Any Local Agency or School District for Which Government Code Sections 17500–17630 Require Reimbursement: None. Business Impact: The CBA has made an initial deter - mination that the proposed regulatory action would have no significant statewide adverse economic im - pact directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states.

The following studies/relevant data were relied upon in making the above determination: ● This proposal impacts Certified Public Accoun - tant (CPA) and accountancy firms, including partnerships and corporations. The CBA pres - ently has authority over approximately 108,000 licensees. ● The CBA has made an initial determination that the proposed regulatory action would have no significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with busi - nesses in other states. ● Title 16, CCR

section 12.5 contains proposed reg- ulatory requirements that licensees must follow to obtain CPA licensure with the authority to sign reports on attest engagements reporting attest ex- perience. The proposed regulatory changes are considerably consistent with SSARS 21. Cost Impact on Representative P