relative to alteration of terrain permits.

SB 109 requires applicants for state permits, approvals, or written authorizations to request a consultation with the Fish and Game Department's executive director if the issuing agency deems it necessary. The executive director must respond within 60 days (with possible written extensions) by approving the permit with the applicant's proposed conservation measures, suggesting additional measures, or denying it based on impacts to endangered species. The bill also creates a new "Threatened and Endangered Species Compensatory Mitigation Fund" to accept payments for unavoidable habitat loss, funding projects like habitat restoration. This directly affects permit applicants, state agencies issuing permits, and the Fish and Game Department, which must now manage these consultations within strict timelines.