California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 71012

“Environmental permit” means any license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization required by an environmental agency to engage in a particular activity. “Environmental permit” includes, but is not limited to, activities subject to Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 65920) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, if the activities are under the jurisdiction of an environmental agency. “Environmental permit” does not include any certification or decision pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000).