California Regulatory Notice Register — Register 2024, No. 52-Z (DECEMBER 27, 2024)

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Time- Dated Material GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW California Regulatory Notice Register REGISTER 2024, NUMBER 52–Z PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DECEMBER 27, 2024 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION Conflict of Interest Code — Notice File Number Z2024–1217–02 ......................................... 1669 AMENDMENT MULTI–COUNTY: Pioneer Community Energy Caliber Public Schools TITLE 5.

STUDENT AID COMMISSION Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) Program — Notice File Number Z2024–1212–01 .......................... 1670 GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Consistency Determination Number 1653–2024–151–001–R1, Redding Riffle Spawning Habitat Project, Shasta County ........................................................................... 1672 OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT Updated Notice of Proposed Updated Public Health Goal for N–Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in Drinking Water, 45–Day Comment Period and Public Workshop ........................................ 1674 A V AILABILITY OF INDEX OF PRECEDENTIAL DECISIONS BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSING AND PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS Notice of Availability of Precedential Decision Index ................................................... 1675

SUMMARY OF REGULATORY ACTIONS Regulations filed with Secretary of State ............................................................. 1675 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)].

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CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1669 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS Information contained in this document is published as received from agencies and is not edited by Thomson Reuters. TITLE 2.

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fair Polit - ical Practices Commission, pursuant to the authority vested in it by Sections 82011, 87303, and 87304 of the Government Code to review proposed conflict–of– interest codes, will review the amended conflict–of– interest codes of the following: CONFLICT–OF–INTEREST CODES AMENDMENT MULTI–COUNTY: Pioneer Community Energy Caliber Public Schools A written comment period has been established commencing on December 27, 2024, and closing on February 10, 2025.

Written comments should be di - rected to the Fair Political Practices Commission, At - tention Belen Cisneros, 1102 Q Street, Suite 3050, Sacramento, California 95811. At the end of the 45–day comment period, the pro - posed conflict–of–interest will be submitted to the Commission’s Executive Director for their review, un- less any interested person or their duly authorized rep- resentative requests, no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period, a public hearing before the full Commission.

If a public hearing is re - quested, the proposed will be submitted to the Com - mission for review. The Executive Director of the Commission will re - view the above–referenced conflict–of–interest , pro - posed pursuant to Government Code

Section 87300, which designate, pursuant to Government Code Sec - tion 87302, employees who must disclose certain in - vestments, interests in real property and income. The Executive Director of the Commission, upon their own motion or at the request of any interested person, will approve, or revise and approve, or re - turn the proposed to the agency for revision and re– submission within 60 days without further notice. Any interested person may present statements, ar - guments, or comments, in writing to the Executive Director of the Commission, relative to review of the proposed conflict–of–interest .

Any written comments must be received no later than February 10, 2025. If a public hearing is to be held, oral comments may be presented to the Commission at the hearing. COST TO LOCAL AGENCIES There shall be no reimbursement for any new or in- creased costs to local government which may result from compliance with these codes because these are not new programs mandated on local agencies by the codes since the requirements described herein were mandated by the Political Reform Act of 1974. There- fore, they are not “costs mandated by the state” as de- fined in Government Code

Section 17514. EFFECT ON HOUSING COSTS AND BUSINESSES Compliance with the codes has no potential effect on housing costs or on private persons, businesses, or small businesses. AUTHORITY Government Code Sections 82011, 87303 and 87304 provide that the Fair Political Practices Commission as the code–reviewing body for the above conflict–of– interest codes shall approve codes as submitted, revise the proposed code, and approve it as revised, or return the proposed code for revision and re–submission.

REFERENCE Government Code Sections 87300 and 87306 provide that agencies shall adopt and promulgate conflict–of–interest codes pursuant to the Political Re- form Act and amend their codes when change is ne - cessitated by changed circumstances. CONTACT Any inquiries concerning the proposed conflict–of–interest should be made to Belen Cisner - os, Fair Political Practices Commission, 1102 Q Street, Suite 3050, Sacramento, California 95811, or email bcisneros@fppc.ca.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED CONFLICT–OF–INTEREST CODES Copies of the proposed conflict–of–interest codes may be obtained from the Commission offices or the respective agency. Requests for copies from the Commission should be made to Belen Cisneros, Fair Political Practices Commission, 1102 Q Street,

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1670 Suite 3050, Sacramento, California 95811, or email bcisneros@fppc.ca.gov. TITLE 5. STUDENT AID COMMISSION MIDDLE CLASS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) proposes to adopt the proposed regulations described below after considering all comments, objections, or recommen - dations regarding the proposed action. PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing regarding this proposal is current - ly not scheduled.

However, any interested person or duly authorized representative may request, no later than 15 days before the close of the written comment period that a public hearing be scheduled. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD AND SUBMITTAL OF COMMENTS Notice is also given that any interested person, or their authorized representative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to: California Student Aid Commission Attention: Synequeen Alasa–as, Legal Services P.O.

Box 419026 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741 Comments may also be submitted by fac - simile (FAX) at (916) 464–6411 or by email to Rulemaking@csac.ca.gov. The public comment pe - riod for this regulatory action will begin on Friday, December 27, 2024. Comments must be submitted by Monday, February 10, 2025, to be considered. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE This document presents the California Student Aid Commission’s (Commission) proposed regulations to implement the Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) Pro - gram, in accordance with the provisions of Educa - tion Code Sections 70020–70023 (Article 22 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 50,

Sec. 2.). Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 50,

Sec. 9. (SB 117) Effective July 10, 2023.). Assembly Bill 94, enacted in 2013, established the MCS Program under the administration of the Com - mission. The MCS was established to provide schol - arships for new and continuing undergraduate stu - dents with family incomes and assets under the spec - ified ceilings for the academic year who were not al - ready receiving federal, state, or institutional grants that exceeded 40% of the charged mandatory system - wide tuition/fee amount. The 2021–22 state budget introduced significant changes to the MCS Program.

Starting with the 2022–23 academic year, going from a tuition/fee model to a cost of attendance model. The annual appropriation amount for the MCS Program is determined in the Annual Budget Act. Under the new model, MCS awards are determined based on the difference between the student’s cost of attendance and the sum of the following amounts: (

i) Other federal, state, and institutionally administered student scholarships, grants, or fee waivers. (ii) The amount of private grants and scholarships awarded to the student, and institutionally awarded emergency housing funds and other basic needs emergency assistance awarded to the student, including emergency assistance awarded by an institution–based foster youth support program, in excess of the sum of the amounts in clauses (iii) and (iv). (iii) Seven thousand eight hundred ninety–eight dollars ($7,898), reflecting an expected student contribution toward cost of attendance from work earnings or other resources. (iv) For dependent students with an annual household income exceeding one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), 33 percent of the parents’ contribution from adjusted available income, as determined using the federal methodology established by Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C.

Sec. 1087 mm et seq.), and applicable rules and regulations adopted by the Commission. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW The proposed regulations were developed by Com - mission staff to address the required policies, process- es, and procedures necessary to administer the MCS Program on behalf of undergraduate students. The regulations would primarily apply to college finan - cial aid administrators. MCS is currently only offered at the University of California (UC), California State Universities (CSU), and select California Communi - ty Colleges (CCC) that offer a baccalaureate program.

The proposed regulations were developed to imple - ment the Commission’s MCS Program and to satisfy these amendments to the Education Code. The Com - mission carried out a search of existing regulations and has determined that the proposed regulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with any existing State regulations.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1671 Finally, the California legislature has given the Commission direct authority to adopt proposed regu - lations. Education Code

Section 70023(

g) states: “The commission may adopt regulations it deems necessary for the implementation of this article.” Objectives and Benefits of the Proposed Regulation The MCS Program continues to benefit the State and residents of California by reducing students’ total cost of attendance, increase California resident under- graduate enrollment, and supports college affordabil - ity at California’s postsecondary education systems. The proposed regulations will particularly benefit the State’s higher education institutions by clarifying how program funds should be processed and administered.

Evaluation of Inconsistency or Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations After conducting a review of any related regulations in this area, the Commission has determined that no other regulations exist concerning the MCS. There - fore, the proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations. DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The Commission has made the following initial determinations: Mandate on Local Agencies and School Districts : None.

Fiscal Impact Estimates: This proposal does not impose costs on any local agency or school district for which reimbursement would be required pursuant to

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4 of the Government Code. This proposal does not impose other nondiscre- tionary costs or savings on local agencies. This pro - posal does not impose any additional costs or savings to any State agency. This proposal does not result in any cost or savings in federal funding to the state. With respect to potential costs or savings to State agencies, the California Student Aid Commission may incur mi- nor absorbable costs relative to preparing the proposed regulations. Housing Cost: None.

Cost Impact on Representative Private Person or Business: 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. Other Business Impacts: The proposal does not affect small businesses as defined by California Government Code

section 11342.610 because the regulations apply to college fi- nancial administrators and is currently only offered to UC and CSU and select community colleges. The proposed regulations will not have any signif - icant, statewide adverse economic impact directly af - fecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states.

The Commission has determined that there will be no significant adverse impact on any California businesses as participation in Middle Class Scholar - ship Program (MCS) is limited to public institutions: University of California, California State Universi - ty, and California Community College bachelor pro - grams. No private institutions are eligible to partici - pate in MCS and as such, no private sector businesses, employees, or individuals are required to participate in this program.

In fact, the MCS Program is likely to have a positive effect on California businesses be - cause more students in higher education will have an increased ability to pursue college education and in - crease economic participation in their communities. Students will need to borrow less for their education, freeing up funds for future expenditures such as rent and mortgage payments, cars, and consumer products. Results of the Economic Impact Analysis: Impact on Jobs/New Businesses: The Commission has concluded that this proposal will not:

a) create jobs within California;

b) eliminate jobs within California;

c) create new businesses within California;

d) eliminate existing businesses within California; and,

e) expand businesses currently doing business in the State of California. The proposed regulations’ benefits to the health and welfare of California residents, worker safety, and the state’s environment: The proposed regulations will benefit the health and welfare of California residents, specifically, as stated above (under “Objectives and Benefits of the Proposed Regulation”), reducing stu - dents’ total cost of attendance, increasing California resident enrollment, and supporting college afford - ability at California’s postsecondary education sys - tems.

The proposed regulations are not expected to af- fect worker safety or the state’s environment. FEDERAL MANDATE The proposed regulation would only apply within California and specifically to public officials of the Commission. The provisions of the proposed regula - tions would neither affect nor conflict with any federal regulations, or federal education and programs.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1672 CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Commission 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 Com - mission invites interested parties to submit statements or arguments with respect to alternatives to the pro - posed regulatory action during the written comment period or at the public hearing.

CONTACT PERSONS Inquiries concerning the proposed adoption of the regulations and written comments may be directed to: Synequeen Alasa–as California Student Aid Commission 11120 International Drive, Suite 100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Telephone: (916) 464–6411 Fax: (916) 464–6411 Email: salasa–as@csac.ca.gov The back–up contact person for these inquiries is: Anna Manuel California Student Aid Commission 11120 International Drive, Suite 100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Telephone: (916) 464–8135 Fax: (916) 464–8135 Email: amanuel@csac.ca.gov AVAILABILITY OF THE STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, AND RULEMAKING FILE The Commission will have the entire rulemaking file available for inspection and copying throughout the rulemaking process at its office listed at the ad - dress above.

As of the date this notice is published, the rulemaking file consists of this notice, the proposed text of regulations, the initial statement of reasons, an economic and fiscal analysis, and other reference information upon which the proposed rulemaking is based. Copies may be obtained by making a written request to Synequeen Alasa–as. These documents may also be viewed and downloaded from the Commis - sion’s Web site at https://www.csac.ca.gov/ proposed–regulations–rulemaking–documents .

AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After considering all timely and relevant comments received, the Commission may adopt the proposed regulations substantially as described in this notice. If the Commission makes modifications which are suffi- ciently related to the originally proposed text, it will make the modified text, with changes clearly indicat - ed, available to the public for at least 15 days before the Commission adopts the regulations as revised. Please send requests for copies of any modified regu - lations to the attention of Synequeen Alasa–as at the above address.

The Commission will accept written comments on the modified regulations for 15 days af - ter the date on which they are made available. AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Upon its completion, copies of the final statement of reasons may be obtained by making a written request to Synequeen Alasa–as at the above address. WEBSITE ACCESS Materials regarding this proposal can be found at https://www.csac.ca.gov/proposed– regulations–rulemaking–documents .

GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION NUMBER 1653–2024–151–001–R1 Project: Redding Riffle Spawning Habitat Project Location: Shasta County Applicant: John Hannon (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation) Notifier: Jeff Souza (Tehama Environmental Solutions) Background Project Location: The Redding Riffle Spawning Habitat Project (Project) is located adjacent to, and within the Sacramento River, upstream of the Sun -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1673 dial Bridge at the Riverfront Park in Redding, Shas - ta County, California, at a property owned by the City of Redding, Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 102–040–021, 102–040–019, and 102–040–018, and affects the Sacramento River. The Sacra - mento River supports populations of spring–run, winter–run, fall–run, and late fall–run Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Project Description: The U.S.

Bureau of Reclama - tion (Applicant) proposes to enhance or restore habi - tat within the Sacramento River to provide a net con - servation benefit for spring–run, winter–run, fall–run, and late fall–run Chinook Salmon. The purpose of the Project is to enhance adult spawning and juvenile rearing habitat. This will be accomplished by the addition of 7,000 cubic yards (cy) of spawning gravel to the Project area, 1,700 cy of spawning gravel will be used to construct the in– river access road, which will be spread in place follow- ing construction.

The remaining 5,300 cy of spawning gravel will be used to construct the gravel augmenta - tion zone. This area will also be excavated to create “berms” adjacent to the excavations to help retain the smaller spawning gravel as river flows fluctuate. A to- tal of 800 cy of existing riverbed gravel will be exca - vated and moved to the gravel augmentation zone. A subset of this (up to 330 cy) may be used to construct a water quality control berm that will be moved to the gravel augmentation zone or spread in place in the fi - nal stages of the Project.

The Project also aims to restore a spawning area lo- cated just downstream of gravel augmentation zone. Currently this spawning habitat can become dewa - tered, due to lower flows coming from Keswick Dam, which can lead to salmon redds becoming dewatered and possible mortality of state and federally listed sal- monids. Restoration activities for this area will in - clude the excavation of an approximately 0.5–acre ar- eas of shallow spawning habitat. This will effectively lower the spawning habitat depth and prevent future redd dewatering.

Project Size: The total area of ground disturbance associated with the Project is approximately 3.33 acres and 60 linear feet. The proposed Project complies with the General 401 Certification for Small Habitat Resto- ration Projects and associated categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Code Regs., title 14, § 15333). Project Associated Discharge: Discharge of materi- als into Waters of the State, as defined by Water Code

section 13050 subdivision (e), resulting from the Proj- ect include those associated with the following: (1) spawning gravel and (2) native gravel and cobble bed material. Project Timeframes: Start date: December 2024. Completion date: December 2025. Work window: October 15–March 15. Instream work window: December 15–March 15.

Water Quality Certification Background : Because the Project’s primary purpose is habitat restoration intended to improve the quality of waters in Califor - nia and improve fish spawning habitat, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Re - gional Water Board) issued a Notice of Applicability (NOA) for Coverage under the State Water Resourc - es Control Board General 401 Water Quality Certi - fication Order for Small Habitat Restoration Projects SB12006GN (Order) Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) Number 5A45CR00665 for the Project.

The NOA describes the Project and requires the Applicant to comply with terms of the Order. Additionally, the Applicant has provided a supplemental document that sets forth measures to avoid and minimize impacts to aquatic species. Receiving Water: Sacramento River. Filled or Excavated Area: Permanent area impact - ed: 2.6 acres. Length temporarily impacted: 0 linear feet. Temporary area impacted: 0.73 acres maximum. Length permanently impacted: 60 linear feet. Discharge Volume: 7,000 cy of spawning gravel and 910 cy of native gravel and cobble bed materials.

Regional Water Board staff determined that the Project may proceed under the Order. Additionally, Regional Water Board staff determined that the Proj - ect, as described in the Notice of Intent (NOI) com - plies with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.). Noticing: On November 20, 2024, the Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) received a notice from the Applicant requesting a de - termination pursuant to Fish and Game Code

section 1653 that the NOA, NOI, and related species protec - tion measures are consistent with the Habitat Resto - ration and Enhancement Act (HREA) with respect to the Project. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code

section 1653 sub - division (c), CDFW filed an initial notice with the Of- fice of Administrative Law on November 20, 2024, for publishing in the General Public Interest

section of the California Regulatory Notice Register (Cal. Reg. No - tice File Number Z–2024–1120–03) on December 6, 2024. Upon approval, CDFW will file a final notice pursuant to Fish and Game Code

section 1653 subdi - vision (f). Determination CDFW has determined that the NOA, NOI, and re - lated species protection measures are consistent with HREA as to the Project and meets the conditions set forth in Fish and Game Code

section 1653 for autho - rizing the Project.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1674 Specifically, CDFW finds that:

(1) The Project pur- pose is voluntary habitat restoration and the Project is not required as mitigation; (2) the Project is not part of a regulatory permit for a non–habitat restoration or enhancement construction activity, a regulatory set - tlement, a regulatory enforcement action, or a court order; and (3) the Project meets the eligibility require- ments of the State Water Resources Control Board’s Order for Clean Water Act

Section 401 General Wa - ter Quality Certification for Small Habitat Restoration Projects. Avoidance and Minimization Measures The avoidance and minimization measures for Proj- ect, as required by Fish and Game Code

section 1653, subdivision (b) (4), were included in an attachment to the NOI. The specific avoidance and minimization re- quirements are found in the addendum titled: Request to Approve Habitat Restoration or Enhancement Proj- ect, in the

section titled Species Protection Measures Incorporated into the Project Design: (beginning on page 7), of the addendum. Monitoring and Reporting As required by Fish and Game Code

section 1653, subdivision (g), the Applicant included a copy of the monitoring and reporting plan. The Applicant’s Moni- toring and Reporting Plan provides a timeline for res - toration, performance standards, and monitoring pa - rameters and protocols. Specific requirements of the plan are found in an attachment to the NOI titled: Re - quest to Approve Habitat Restoration or Enhancement Project in the

section titled, Monitoring Plan (begin - ning on page 118). Notice of Completion Coverage under the State Water Resources Control Board General 401 Water Quality Certification Or - der for Small Habitat Restoration Projects requires the Applicant to submit a Notice of Completion (NOC) no later than 30 days after the project has been complet - ed. A complete NOC includes at a minimum: ● photographs with a descriptive title; ● date the photograph was taken; ● name of the photographic site; ● WDID number indicated above; ● success criteria for the Project.

The NOC shall demonstrate that the Applicant has carried out the Project in accordance with the Project description as provided in the Applicant’s NOI. Ap - plicant shall include the project name, WDID num - ber, and ECM PIN number with all future inquiries and document submittals. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code

section 1653, subdivision (g), the Applicant shall submit the monitoring plan, monitoring report, and notice of completion to CDFW as required by the Gen- eral Order. Applicant shall submit documents elec - tronically to: Stacey.Alexander@wildlife.ca.gov. Project Authorization Pursuant to Fish and Game Code

section 1654, CDFW’s approval of a habitat restoration or enhance- ment project pursuant to

section 1652 or 1653 shall be in lieu of any other permit, agreement, license, or other approval issued by the department, including, but not limited to, those issued pursuant to

Chapter 6 (commencing with

section 1600) and

Chapter 10 (com- mencing with

section 1900) of this Division and Chap- ter 1.5 (commencing with

section 2050) of Division 3. Additionally, Applicant must adhere to all measures contained in the approved NOA and comply with oth- er conditions described in the NOI.

If there are any substantive changes to the Project or if the Water Board amends or replaces the NOA, the Applicant shall be required to obtain a new consisten- cy determination from CDFW. (See generally Fish & Game Code, § 1654, subdivision (c).) OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT UPDATED NOTICE OF PROPOSED UPDATED PUBLIC HEALTH GOAL FOR N–NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) IN DRINKING WATER, 45–DAY COMMENT PERIOD, AND PUBLIC WORKSHOP This announcement includes an updated date of January 24, 2025, for the public workshop.

The Office of Environmental Health Haz - ard Assessment (OEHHA) is announcing a pro - posed updated Public Health Goal (PHG) for N–nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in drinking water, the availability of a draft technical support document, a 45–day public comment period, and a hybrid public workshop on January 24, 2025. The California Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996 1 requires OEHHA to develop PHGs based exclusive - ly on public health considerations. 2 A PHG is the lev- el of a drinking water contaminant at which adverse health effects are not expected to occur from a lifetime of exposure. NDMA is a known carcinogen.

For car - cinogens, health–protective water concentrations are determined for both cancer and noncancer effects, and the lowest (most health–protective) value is selected as the PHG. PHGs published by OEHHA are considered by the State Water Resources Control Board in setting drinking water regulatory standards (Maximum Con - taminant Levels, or MCLs) for California. 3 1 Codified at Health and Safety Code,

section 116270 et seq. 2 Health and Safety Code

section 116365(c). 3 Health and Safety Code

section 116365(

a) and (b).

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1675 The draft technical support document, available for download, presents the scientific information avail - able on the cancer and noncancer toxicity of NDMA. The proposed updated PHG for NDMA of 0.0005 parts per billion (ppb) is based on bile duct, liver cell, and mesenchymal tumors in male rats administered NDMA orally. Any interested person or their authorized repre - sentative may submit public comments relevant to the proposed PHG from December 6, 2024 to Jan - uary 20, 2025.

The public is encouraged to sub - mit written comments via OEHHA ’s website, rath - er than in paper form. Comments may be sub - mitted electronically through the following link: https://oehha.ca.gov/comments. Hard–copy comments may be mailed or hand– delivered to the address below. Any written com - ments concerning this draft PHG document, regard - less of the form or method of transmission, must be received by the PHG program by January 20, 2025, to be considered. OEHHA will hold a hybrid public workshop on Jan- uary 24, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

The workshop will be held at the California Envi - ronmental Protection Agency Headquarters Build - ing, 1001 I Street, Klamath room, Sacramento, Cali - fornia, 95814, and will also be available online. Addi- tional information about the workshop and the link for registration can be found on the OEHHA website at https://oehha.ca.gov/water. If you have special accommodation or lan - guage access needs, please contact Allison Lensing (Allison.Lensing@oehha.ca.gov) by January 06, 2025. TTY/TDD/Speech–to–Speech users may dial 7–1–1 for the California Relay Service. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code

section 57003, the public workshop is provided to enable a dialogue between OEHHA scientists and the public to discuss the scientific basis of the proposed PHGs, and to re - ceive comments. After the closure of the comment pe- riod, OEHHA will submit the draft risk assessment for external scientific peer review. 4 Following the public workshop, public comment pe- riod and external scientific peer review, OEHHA will evaluate the comments, revise the document as appro- priate, and make it available for an additional 30–day public comment period.

The final technical support document will be posted on the OEHHA website. OEHHA is subject to the California Public Records Act and other laws that require the release of certain information upon request. Your written and oral com- ments, attachments, and associated contact informa - tion such as your name, screen name, address, and email address may be available to third parties. 4 Health and Safety Code

section 116365(c) (3) (D). If you would like to receive further information on this announcement or have questions, please contact Hermelinda Jimenez at PHG.Program@oehha.ca.gov or at (916) 324–7572. Written inquiries should be sent to: Pesticide and Environmental Toxicology Branch Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment California Environmental Protection Agency P.O. Box 4010, MS–12B Sacramento, California 95812–4010 Attention: PHG Program A V AILABILITY OF INDEX OF PRECEDENTIAL DECISIONS BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSING AND PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS NOTICE OF INDEX OF PRECEDENTIAL DECISIONS (GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 11425.60 SUBDIVISION (C)) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Board), pursuant to the requirements of

section 11425.60 of the Government Code, maintains an in - dex of its precedential decisions. The index and the text of the precedential decisions can be viewed on the Board’s website at https://dv–bvnpt.int.dca.ca.gov/ about_us/precedential_decisions.shtml and may also be reviewed in the public lobby at the Board’s offic - es at the address listed above during normal busi - ness hours. The index is available to the public by email subscription, upon request. A request for sub - scription may be made by using the index subscrip - tion feature on the Board’s website or by email at bvnpt@dca.ca.gov.

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

Summary of Regulatory Actions lists regula- tions filed with the Secretary of State on the dates in - dicated. Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the agency or from the Secretary of State,

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1676 Archives, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 653−7715. Please have the agency name and the date filed (see below) when making a request.

California Health Benefit Exchange File # 2024–1204–01 Eligibility, Enrollment, and Appeals Process for the Individual Exchange This emergency action amends eligibility, enroll - ment, and appeals processes for the Individual Ex - change to align with changes in federal law and guid - ance and to establish a process to automatically enroll a consumer in a Qualified Health Plan when moving to a different coverage area. This action is exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to Gov - ernment Code

section 100504(a) (6). Title 10 Amend: 6408, 6410, 6474, 6476, 6478, 6484, 6496, 6504, 6602 Filed 12/16/2024 Effective 12/16/2024 Agency Contact: Jameson Mitchell (916) 954–3372 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery File # 2024–1203–01 SB 1215 Battery–Embedded Products This emergency rulemaking action by the Califor - nia Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery amends regulations to establish a process for Covered Electronic Waste recyclers to submit payment claims for covered battery–embedded products.

This action also modifies application requirements for collectors, recyclers, and duel entities and creates a process for electronic submission of payment claims, notices, re - ports, and other documents.

Title 14 Amend: 18660.5, 18660.6, 18660.7, 18660.10, 18660.11, 18660.12, 18660.13, 18660.14, 18660.15, 18660.16, 18660.17, 18660.18, 18660.19, 18660.21, 18660.22, 18660.30, 18660.35, 18660.36, 18660.37, 18660.38, 18660.41, and 18660.49 Filed 12/13/2024 Effective 01/01/2025 Agency Contact: Kris Chisholm (916) 322–2404 Department of State Hospitals File # 2024–1202–03 Contraband Disposition This emergency rulemaking action by the Depart - ment of State Hospitals adopts two new regulations.

One to define specific terms regarding contraband items and another to prescribe the methods to dispose of contraband seized on hospital grounds based on the characteristics of the contraband seized. This action is a deemed emergency pursuant to Welfare and Institu - tions Code

section 7295(k). Title 09 Adopt: 4354, 4354.1 Filed 12/12/2024 Effective 12/12/2024 Agency Contact: Anna Libonati (916) 654–2478 Department of Insurance File # 2024–1113–01 Catastrophe Modeling and Ratemaking In this file–and–print action, the Department of In - surance is adopting and amending regulations regard - ing rate application and variance request requirements for insurers, which are part of the regulations imple - menting Proposition 103.

Specifically, these regula - tions will, amongst other things, (1) permit insurers to use forward–looking catastrophe models in their rate calculations, (2) change the rate–making formula, and (3) create a procedure to allow the public to investigate these models. This action is exempt from the Admin - istrative Procedure Act pursuant to Government Code

section 11340.9, subdivision (g), and was submitted to the Office of Administrative Law only for filing with the Secretary of State and printing in the California Code of Regulations. Title 10 Adopt: 2644.4.5, 2644.4.8, 2648.5 Amend: 2644.4, 2644.5, 2644.8, 2644.27 Filed 12/12/2024 Effective 12/12/2024 Agency Contact: George Teekell (415) 538–4390 Division of Workers’ Compensation File # 2024–1031–01 Workers’ Compensation — Official Medical Fee

Schedule — Pharmaceutical This regulatory action is submitted as exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act as fixing a rate, price or tariff, pursuant to Government Code

section 11340.9(g). This action amends and adopts multiple sections of title 13 of the California Code of Regula - tions relating to medical fee schedules. Title 08 Adopt: 9789.40.1, 9789.40.2, 9789.40.3, 9789.40.4, 9789.40.5, 9789.40.6, 9789.40.7 Amend: 9789.12.1, 9789.13.2, 9789.13.3, 9789.40, 9789.111 Filed 12/11/2024 Effective 07/01/2025 Agency Contact: Jacqueline Schauer (510) 286–0563

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1677 Fair Political Practices Commission File # 2024–1122–06 Contributions to a Candidate In this rulemaking action the Fair Political Practic - es Commission amends its regulations regarding the carryover of campaign contributions.

Title 02 Amend: 18537.1 Filed 12/11/2024 Effective 01/10/2025 Agency Contact: Amanda Apostol (916) 322–5660 Fair Political Practices Commission File # 2024–1122–07 Public Generally This action amends regulations to enable the “pub - lic generally” exception to conflict–of–interest regu - lations to be applied to specified circumstances appli - cable to a government entity that manages an airport or harbor.

Title 02 Amend: 18703 Filed 12/17/2024 Effective 01/16/2025 Agency Contact: Amanda Apostol (916) 322–5660 Board of Accountancy File # 2024 –1115– 01 Peer Review Reporting Form This action without regulatory effect by the Califor- nia Board of Accountancy amends the revision date of “Form PR–1” (Peer Review Reporting Form) which is incorporated by reference within title 16 sections 43 and 45 of the California Code of Regulations to corre- spond with the most recent amendments to the docu - ment.

Additionally, this action amends said document by replacing references made to the term “substan - dard” with the term “fail” as well as minor formatting adjustments. Title 16 Amend: 43, 45 Filed 12/11/2024 Agency Contact: Diana Godines (279) 226–4599 California Film Commission File # 2024–1031–03 California Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0 This rulemaking action by the California Film Com- mission adopts regulations to implement the Califor - nia Film and Television Tax Credit Program 4.0 pursu- ant to Revenue and Taxation Code,

section 17053.98.1 and 23698.1.

Title 10 Adopt: 5550, 5551, 5552, 5553, 5553.1, 5553.2, 5553.3, 5554, 5554.1, 5554.2, 5555, 5556 Filed 12/17/2024 Effective 04/01/2025 Agency Contact: Hedvig Marx (323) 817–4115 Department of Pesticide Regulation File # 2024–1029–01 Statewide Notification of Agricultural Use of Restricted Materials This rulemaking action by the Department of Pes - ticide Regulation (Department) requires all agricul - tural use notices of intent (NOIs) to be electronical - ly submitted to County Agricultural Commissioners (CACs) via CalAgPermits.org, unless the CAC grants an exemption from the electronic submission require - ment.

This rulemaking action also requires all NOIs for soil fumigations to be electronically submitted to CACs via CalAgPermits.org and will require specific information from NOIs for the use of restricted mate - rials requiring a permit for the production of an agri - cultural commodity to be electronically submitted to the Department via CalAgPermits.org. This rulemak- ing action also requires the Department to make NOI information it receives, as well as pesticide product name(

s) and active ingredient(s), available to the pub- lic and provide status updates regarding its pesticide notification system and the process of providing infor- mation to the public. Title 03 Amend: 6000, 6424, 6428, 6432, 6434 Filed 12/13/2024 Effective 02/24/2025 Agency Contact: Lauren Otani (916) 445–5781 Secretary of State File # 2024–1030–01 Voter Registration Affidavits This regular rulemaking action by the California Secretary of State amends regulations prescribing the form of paper voter registration affidavits.

Title 02 Adopt: 19050 Repeal: 19050, 19050.5, 19050.6, 19050.7, 19050.8, 19052, 19053, 19055, 19056, 19059, 20050, 20051 Filed 12/11/2024 Effective 04/01/2025 Agency Contact: Robbie Anderson (916) 216–6488

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 52–Z 1678 State Personnel Board File # 2024–1028–01 Hearings and Appeals In this regular rulemaking the State Personnel Board (the “Board”) is adopting and amending reg - ulations pertaining to proceedings conducted by the Board and its designees. Specifically, these regula - tions concern (1) documents introduced into evidence in electronic and in–person proceedings, (2) subpoe - nas for hearings conducted by electronic means, and (3) law and motion hearings.

Title 02 Adopt: 58.12 Amend: 58.12 [renumbered to 58.13], 58.13 [re- numbered to 58.14], 59.3, 60.1, 60.2 Filed 12/12/2024 Effective 12/12/2024 Agency Contact: Michelle La Grandeur (916) 651–2740 State Teachers Retirement System File # 2024 –1114 – 01 Updates to Penalties and Interest Regulations The rulemaking action amends and adopts sections in title 5 of the California Code of Regulations regard- ing penalties and interest imposed for late and unac - ceptable reporting by employers.

Specifically, the pro- posed amendments specify additional scenarios under which employers may avoid being subject to penalties and interest and provide clarification that interest will be charged on outstanding invoices for balances not paid in full within 30 days of the invoice date.

Title 05 Adopt: 27010 Amend: 27003, 27004, 27007, 27008 Filed 12/18/2024 Effective 04/01/2024 Agency Contact: Sal Sanchez (916) 414–1984 Board of State and Community Corrections File # 2024–1122–04 Minimum Standards for Training and Local Detention Facilities This rulemaking action amends 1028 of Title 15, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) pursuant to Penal Code,

section 6048. The amendments provide that the facility administrator shall develop and im - plement policies regarding the administration of car - diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff. Title 15 Amend: 1028 Filed 12/16/2024 Effective 04/01/2025 Agency Contact: Amanda Ferreira (916) 324–2878 Office of the State Fire Marshal File # 2024–1031–04 Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) This rulemaking action by the Office of the State Fire Marshal adopts regulations to implement the Abo- veground Petroleum Storage Act element of the Uni - fied Program as required by Health and Safety Code,

section 25270.4.1. Title 19 Adopt: 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1607,1608,1609,1610,1611,1612,1613,1614, 1615,1616 Filed 12/17/2024 Effective 12/17/2024 Agency Contact: Jennifer Lorenzo (916) 247–0159 PRIOR REGULATORY DECISIONS AND CCR CHANGES FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE A quarterly index of regulatory decisions by the Of- fice of Administrative Law (OAL) is provided in the California Regulatory Notice Register in the volume published by the second Friday in January, April, July, and October following the end of the preceding quar - ter. For additional information on actions taken by OAL, please visit oal.ca.gov.

Document details

Collection	California Z Register
Citation	Cal. Reg. Notice Reg. 2024, No. 52
Type	gazette
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	CA_ZREG
Identifier	ad9a080e487aa2bc3d204a719669bc1d7e89a433

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