Sharkitecture.NET » Environmental Impact Report http://sharkitecture.net Study Guide for the California Supplemental Exam Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:58:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 A project you have contracted is subject to CEQA. What steps can you expect in the CEQA process and how do they impact the project? http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/a-project-you-have-contracted-is-subject-to-ceqa-what-steps-can-you-expect-in-the-ceqa-process-and-how-do-they-impact-the-project-2/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/a-project-you-have-contracted-is-subject-to-ceqa-what-steps-can-you-expect-in-the-ceqa-process-and-how-do-they-impact-the-project-2/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:58:14 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=215 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 the lead agency will issue a negative declaration. The lead agency may also issue a negative declaration with mitigation measures.

c. If the initial study indicates potential negative environmental impacts the lead agency will order an environmental impact report. This report will study the impacts in more detail and suggest mitigating measures if any to reduce the effects.

Exemptions or Negative Declarations allow the project to move forward. Negative Declarations with Mitigation Measures requires changes to the project, but it moves forward. EIR requires significant project delay and potentially renders the project infeasible, significantly changes the project, or kills it entirely.

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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 supporting docs
9. Agency determines completeness w/in 30 days
10. Accepted as complete (1 year to prepare and certify an EIR, 180 days for negative declaration, 60 days to determine if exempt)
11. Review
12. Determine whether exempt or non-exempt
13. Initial Study – determine whether negative declaration or negative declaration with mitigating measures will be issued – if not, proceed with EIR
14. Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
15. Notice of Preparation sent to responsible agencies
16. Draft EIR prepared with recommendations from responsible agencies
17. Lead agency files Notice of Completion of the EIR and gives public notice of the availability of the draft EIR
18. Public review period
19. Lead agency prepares Final EIR including responses to comments on draft EIR
20. Findings are made on feasibility and avoiding significant environmental impacts, and decision is made

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