a. The lead agency will examine project to see if it qualifies for a categorical or statutory exemption. If so they may issue a notice of exemption. b. If not exempt the lead agency performs an initial study to determine if the project will have any significant negative impacts on environmental quality. If no...
1. Goal: Protection of land, water, air, and life (also efficiency, national security, preservation of aesthetics and recreation, community stability, and sustainability) 2. CEQA 3. Planning 4. Project proposal prepared 5. Lead agent identified – usually local planning 6. May hold “scooping†meetings to determine requirements 7. Application 8. File permit application forms with...