In 1983, legislation was passed by the California Legislature authorizing the location of a prison in or near the City of Avenal in Kings County. (Stats. 1983, ch. 958, § 9.) The Department of Corrections (Department), which considered possible sites, became the lead agency (Pub. Resources Code, § 21067) for the preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR). After a draft EIR was completed...
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