3560 State Lands Commission
Program Descriptions

10 - MINERAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The State Lands Commission oversees any extraction of mineral resources that are located on state lands. The Commission also controls the development and operation of the Long Beach tidelands oil operations. The objectives of the Mineral Resources Management Program are to manage the orderly extraction of oil, gas, geothermal resources and other minerals; maximize the revenue generated from extractive activities consistent with the best interests of the state, and ensure the efficient development of these resources consistent with public safety considerations and environmental protection.

20 - LAND MANAGEMENT

This program manages all state sovereign lands to ensure use of the lands is consistent with the public trust and prudent land use practices. The program also manages all state school lands to ensure the maximum return to the State Teachers' Retirement System.

30 - EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATION

The Executive and Administration program provides management, policy direction and administrative support to the line programs of the Commission.

40 - MARINE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

The State Lands Commission adopts rules, regulations, guidelines and leasing policies for leasing and operating existing and proposed marine terminals within California. The Commission also inspects all marine facilities and reviews oil spill contingency plans and marine facility operations manuals.