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The California Governor's Office of Planning and Research, also known as OPR or Cal OPR, is the long-range planning and research agency of the government of California, and reports to the Governor of California. It was created by statute in 1970 and is part of the office of the Governor of California. Under Governor Jerry Brown, its director was Ken Alex. In 2019, incoming governor Gavin Newsom appointed Kate Gordon to lead the office.

A major focus of the organization is helping the State of California mitigate and adapt to global warming. This includes promoting the use of public transit, and coordinating land use to maximize the benefits of public transit.

Its purview includes

• Formulation of long-range land use goals and policies
• Conflict resolution among state agencies
• Coordination of federal grants for environmental goals
• Coordination of statewide environmental monitoring
• Coordination of research on growth and development
• Management of state planning grants, and encouragement of local and regional planning
• Creation and adoption of General Plan Guidelines
• Drafting of guidelines for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Creation of a State Environmental Goals and Policy Report, every four years
• Operation of the State Clearinghouse for distribution and review of CEQA documents
• Operation of the Integrated climate change adaptation and Resiliency Program
• Coordination of environmental justice activities
• Coordination with US military for land use and other issues in the state

References

1. "About Us". California OPR. California State Government. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
2. "Meet Ken Alex, Gov. Jerry Brown's climate concierge". CALmatters. 2018-10-11. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
3. Navarro, Elisa. "Governor-elect Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of several key senior staff". Retrieved 8 January 2019.
4. "OPR Director: Kate Gordon - Office of Planning and Research". opr.ca.gov. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
5. "Transportation". Office of Planning and Research. Retrieved 14 November 2017.

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