(a) If the lead agency fails to certify an environmental impact report for the transit and transportation facilities project before January 1, 2025, Sections 21189.70.2 to 21189.70.7, inclusive, shall become inoperative and are repealed on January 1 of the following year.
(b) On or before February 1, 2025, the lead agency shall, if it fails to certify the environmental impact report for the transit and transportation facilities project before January 1, 2025, notify the Secretary of State of its failure.
(c) SANDAG may obtain site control to support the redevelopment of the Old Town Center site, including the transit and transportation facilities project, before completing environmental review pursuant to this division.