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Petition 2025-003 Decision: Referred But Not Issued
A plain-English explanation of what we know, what we’ve requested, and what happens next.
The Petition 2025-003 decision has not been issued, despite the 60-day requirement under Government Code §11340.7 to provide a written grant or denial (in whole or in part) with reasons. The Commission voted to refer the petition for review — but referral is not the same thing as a written decision.
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What Has Happened So Far With the Petition 2025-003 Decision
Petition submitted
Petition 2025-003 was submitted as a petition for regulation change under California’s Administrative Procedure Act.
June 11–12, 2025: referred for review
The Commission voted to refer Petition 2025-003 to the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for review and recommendation.
What §11340.7 requires
Within 60 days of receipt, the agency must grant or deny the petition (whole or part) and state reasons in writing.
After the 60-day period
We have not received (or seen produced) a written grant or denial with reasons. To date, no formal Petition 2025-003 decision has been produced.
Public Records Act requests
We requested records from the Commission and from CDFW to confirm whether any written grant/denial exists in either agency’s files.
Without a Petition 2025-003 decision, the administrative process remains incomplete.
Why the Petition 2025-003 Decision Matters
This is about transparency and due process.
Our request is narrow: we want the written grant-or-denial decision contemplated by §11340.7 so the public can see what the agency decided and why.
This is not about skipping environmental review.
A written decision does not automatically change regulations. It simply completes the required step of responding in writing.
FAQ About the Petition 2025-003 Decision
What is Government Code §11340.7?
It’s the Administrative Procedure Act section that allows any interested person to petition a state agency to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation.
It contemplates that the agency will grant or deny the petition (whole or part) within 60 days of receipt and state its reasons in writing.
What does “granting” mean?
Granting does not mean the rule changes immediately. It means the agency agrees to initiate the rulemaking process, which can involve drafting,
analysis, public comment, and (if applicable) environmental review before any final regulatory action.
Is “referring” the same as granting?
Referral is a common internal step—sending a petition to staff or another division for review and recommendation.
But §11340.7 speaks in terms of a written grant or denial. That’s why the missing Petition 2025-003 decision is the key procedural issue.
Are they stonewalling?
We’re not claiming motive. “Stonewalling” implies intent, which is hard to prove.
What we can say—factually—is that the written decision contemplated by §11340.7 has not been produced in the records we’ve received so far.
Our focus is documentation, transparency, and completion of the statutory process.
What Happens Next
- We are awaiting the Department’s response to our Public Records Act request(s).
- Once we have the full record, we’ll publish an update summarizing what was produced and what remains missing.
- If no written decision exists, we may send a formal request asking the Commission to issue the written grant-or-denial response contemplated by §11340.7.
Thank you for staying engaged, patient, and informed. Administrative process can be slow — but documentation and transparency win over time.
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