The following actions are not subject to this chapter:

(a) The issuance, denial, or waiver of any water quality certification as authorized under § 13160 of the Water Code.

(b) The issuance, denial, or revocation of waste discharge requirements and permits pursuant to Sections 13263 and 13377 of the Water Code and waivers issued pursuant to § 13269 of the Water Code.

(c) The development, issuance, and use of the guidance document pursuant to § 13383.7 of the Water Code.

(d) The issuance of an order pursuant to § 116400 of the Health and Safety Code.

(e) The issuance of a notification level, response level, or definition of a confirmed detection under § 116455 of the Health and Safety Code.

(f) The issuance of an order or directive requiring the submittal of technical reports pursuant to § 116530 of the Health and Safety Code.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. (SB 776) Effective January 1, 2022.)