On this page EPIMS Overview Permitting Portal Fees Document Repository EPIMS Video Tutorials Important Links Contact/Help EPIMS Overview The Environmental Permit Information Management System (EPIMS) is a user account and password protected computer system developed by CDFW for environmental review and permitting projects. EPIMS contains a Permitting Portal and a Document Repository to facilitate electronic submittal of CDFW environmental permit applications. Permitting Portal The Permitting Portal is currently available to all LSA notification types excluding Master Agreements for Timber Operations. LSA notifications that must be submitted using the Permitting Portal: Self-Certification EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Information Checklist - Apply for Self-Certification (Cannabis Only) (PDF)EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Information Checklist - Apply for Self-Certification (Cannabis Only) (PDF)(opens in new tab) General Agreement EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Information Checklist - Notify for General Agreement (Cannabis Only) (PDF)EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Information Checklist - Notify for General Agreement (Cannabis Only) (PDF)(opens in new tab) Standard Agreement EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Information Checklist - Notify for Standard Agreement (Cannabis and non-Cannabis) (PDF)EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Information Checklist - Notify for Standard Agreement (Cannabis and non-Cannabis) (PDF)(opens in new tab) Gravel, Sand, or Rock Extraction Agreement EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Checklist Notify for Gravel, Sand, or Rock Extraction Agreement (non-Cannabis) (PDF)EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Checklist Notify for Gravel, Sand, or Rock Extraction Agreement (non-Cannabis) (PDF)(opens in new tab) Routine Maintenance Agreement (Cannabis and non-Cannabis) EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Checklist Notify for Routine Maintenance Agreement (Cannabis and non-Cannabis) (PDF)EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Checklist Notify for Routine Maintenance Agreement (Cannabis and non-Cannabis) (PDF)(opens in new tab) Notification for Emergency Work – Notification for emergency work pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1610. Master Agreement EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Checklist - Notify for Master Agreement (PDF)EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Checklist - Notify for Master Agreement (PDF)(opens in new tab) An Amendment and/or Extension request must be made through the Permitting Portal if your Agreement was issued through EPIMS. Instructions for these processes can be found in the EPIMS Help Menu. LSA Notifications that may be submitted using Permitting Portal: Timber Harvesting Agreement – Notifications requesting Timber Harvest Agreement may use the Permitting Portal EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Checklist Notify for Timber Harvesting Agreement (non-Cannabis) (PDF)EPIMS Quick Start Guide and Checklist Notify for Timber Harvesting Agreement (non-Cannabis) (PDF)(opens in new tab) CDFW encourages applicants to submit all fee payments through Online License Sales and Service(opens in new tab). Have questions about EPIMS or need HELP? Fees CDFW is not required to determine whether an LSA notification is complete or otherwise begin processing the notification until the correct CDFW regional office has received the notification and correct notification fee. 2024 LSA Fee Schedule (PDF) 2024 LSA Fee Regulatory Text (PDF) Fees Effective January 1, 2025 2025 LSA Fee Schedule (PDF) 2025 LSA Fee Regulatory Text (PDF) Pay by Credit Card Online License Sales and Services NOTE: If paying the LSA fee online, the credit card transaction will include a 5% handling fee that is not refundable. Document Repository The Document Repository allows electronic submittal of the following Portable Document Format (PDF) forms: Amendments and Extension requests for hard copy/ “paper” LSA agreements that were not issued using EPIMS CESA ITP, CD, and SERP Concurrence request applications HREA requests CDFW accepts electronic signatures on applications, notifications, agreements, permits, authorizations, and other documents. Acceptable forms of electronic signature include: Digital signature software that complies with Government Code section 16.5. (e.g., DocuSign for any document). Scanned copies of original wet signature documents of (e.g., PDF format). Original documents must available upon request. CDFW encourages applicants to submit all fee payments through Online License Sales and Service Have questions about EPIMS or need HELP? EPIMS Video Tutorials Register for an EPIMS Account Retrieve your User ID or Password Add an Organization to Your Account Start a Notification Make a Payment with a Credit Card Make a Payment with a Check or Money Order Sign and Submit Your Standard Agreement Notification Respond to an Incomplete Letter Sign and Submit Your Self-Certification Sign and Submit Your General Agreement Notification Review and Make Comments on Your Draft Agreement Submit a Master Agreement Sub-notification Submit Annual Fees for a Master Agreement Important Links Environmental Review and Permitting EPIMS Questions and Answers Cannabis Cultivation Online License Sales and Service Contact / Help Need EPIMS help? Email EPIMSHELP@wildlife.ca.gov EPIMS Help Menu