3560 State Lands Commission
Program Descriptions

10 - MINERAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The State Lands Commission oversees efficient development of mineral resources that are located on state lands. The Commission also monitors the development and operation of the Long Beach tidelands oil field. 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 consistent with the best interests of the state, and ensure that public safety and environmental protection are maintained at the highest possible standards in the development of these resources.

20 - LAND MANAGEMENT

The State Lands Commission manages all state sovereign lands to ensure use of the lands is consistent with the public trust doctrine and prudent land use practices. The Commission issues leases and permits for the use of public lands based upon environmental, health, safety and public benefit considerations. The program also manages all state school lands to ensure the maximum economic 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 DIVISION

The State Lands Commission adopts rules, regulations, and guidelines for marine oil terminals within California providing for the best achievable protection of the public health and safety and the environment. The Commission's Marine Facilities Management Program inspects all marine facilities and reviews and approves all marine oil terminal Operations Manuals. The Program also enforces Chapter 31F of the California Building Code to ensure that marine oil terminals are fit for purpose. In addition, the Marine Facilities Management Program implements the state's Marine Invasive Species Program to prevent the introduction of non-indigenous species into California waters through ship transmitted vectors. The program conducts scientific research, the development of rules and regulations and the physical inspection of oceangoing vessels.