This initial studymitigated negative declaration has. Ventura county initial study assessment guidelines 1 instructions for preparing an initial study an initial study shall be completed for each discretionary project per the requirements of ceqa, the ceqa guidelines and the countys administrative supplement. Based on initial study, what type of ceqa document do you need. Pertinent documents relating to this initial studymitigated negative declaration have been cited and incorporated, in accordance with sections 15148 and 15150 of the ceqa guidelines, to eliminate the need for inclusion of voluminous engineering and technical reports within the initial study. This initial study mitigated negative declaration has.
Wbf processing waste can have elevated levels of organic matter, solids, nutrients, and salts with swings in ph requiring physical, biological, andor chemical treatment. Dorado county department of transportation dot has prepared this initial study to consider the potential for the project to result in one or more significant impacts to the environment pursuant to the california environmental quality act ceqa of 1970, as amended public resources code, section 2, et seq. However, these forms are only suggested, and the lead agency may create their own format for the initial study checklist. Appendices g and h of the ceqa guidelines provide sample initial study checklists that may be used for environmental analysis. An initial study is conducted by a lead agency to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment. Initial study and environmental checklist page 3 or vegetables is not covered by the wbfp waiver order. West coast pet memorial services lead agency name and address. Proponents environmental assessment ceqa initial study checklist a1 appendix a ceqa initial study checklist from appendix g, ceqa guidelines 1. It may be used to meet the requirements for an initial study when the criteria set forth in ceqa guidelines have been met. Is it clear that the project will have no significant effect on the environment.
The following is a sample form that may be tailored to satisfy individual agencies needs and project circumstances. Mitigation measures necessary to avoid the potentially significant effects on the environment are included in the attached initial study, which is hereby incorporated and fully made part of this mitigated negative declaration. Ceqa initial study adapted from ceqa guidelines appendix g environmental checklist form, final text, december 30, 2009 1. Regional access to the project site is provided by state route 110 sr 110, harbor. Ceqa initial study environmental checklist form based on the state ceqa guidelines, appendix g 1. The initial study analyzes the potential impacts of the project and the adequacy of the analysis in the lrdp eir, as amended, with regard to the following environmental topic areas as required by california environmental quality act ceqa. Ceqa initial study environmental checklist form based on.
California environmental quality act ceqa process overview. California public utilities commission 505 van ness avenue san francisco, ca 941023298 3. Did caltrans determine from the initial study that there will be no significant direct or indirect impact on the. Dtsc is now formally soliciting public comments on these documents during a 45day comment period. Yes complete the categorical exemptioncategorical exclusion cece form. Chapter 35 initial study and negative declaration caltrans. California environmental quality act ceqa statute and guidelines this book is an unofficial copy of ceqa public resources code 221189 and the ceqa guidelines california code of regulations, title 14, division 6, chapter 3, sections 15000. Initial study, the project would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Ceqa findings santa felicia dam safety improvement project. Ceqa document submission office of planning and research. California environmental quality act ceqa process overview is the project ministerial. To the north, east, and west of the project site is.
Initial study preparation guide moreno valley, california. If it is clear that an eir will be required, it is not necessary to prepare an initial study first. Ceqa initial study page 8 of 40 september 2017 iii. In accordance with ceqa, the purpose of this initial study is to inform decision makers and the public about the potential environmental impacts of the proposed projectthe adoption and subsequent implementation of the proposed alucpand to reduce those environmental impacts to the extent feasible. As noted above, this handbook is advisory and does not supplant the administrative regulations set forth in the ceqa guidelines, or the ceq nepa regulations. Final initial study and mitigated negative declaration 2009. The california environmental quality act ceqa is californias broadest environmental law. The basic purposes of california environmental quality act ceqa are to. Agency prepares initial study to assist in determining if the physical change in the environment is potentially significant. Ceqa applies to most public agency decisions to carry out, authorize, or approve actions that have the potential to adversely affect the environment.
A summary of the california environmental quality act ceqa. Courts have interpreted ceqa to afford the fullest protection of the environment within the reasonable scope of the statutes. Ceqa helps to guide the department during issuance of permits and approval of projects. This initial study has been prepared in accordance with the california environmental quality act ceqa, public resources code section 2 et seq. This initial study is has been prepared in accordance with ceqa public resources code 2 et seq. Identify ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced. Ceqa initial study checklist environmental checklist. In accordance with the california environmental quality act ceqa public resources code sections 221177, this initial study has been prepared to determine potentially significant impacts upon the environment resulting from the construction, operation and maintenance of the santa ana river trail. Ceqa documents california environmental quality act.
Initial study checklist 340 division street case no. Revised initial studymitigated negative declaration. Wbf processing waste can have elevated levels of organic matter, solids, nutrients, and salts with swings in ph requiring physical, biological. Pothole trailhead parking area initial study mitigated negative declaration april 2018. Moreno valley logistics center initial study 1 p15036, pa150014, pa150015, pa150016, pa150017, and pa150018 1. San diego county air pollution control district 10124 old grove road san diego ca 921 contact person and phone number eric luther air quality specialist 8585862806. If subject to ceqa, what are the potential impacts. Stanislaus county planning and community development 1010 10th street, suite 3400 modesto, ca 95354 3. Ceqa initial studymitigated negative declaration january 2019 grand avenue is located approximately two blocks to the west of the project site. The complete initial study and technical appendices are provided on the attached cdrom.
Pertinent documents relating to this initial studymitigated negative declaration have been cited and incorporated in accordance with sections 15148 and 15150 of the ceqa guidelines, to eliminate the need for inclusion for voluminous engineering and technical reports within the initial study. Although the ceqa guidelines do not dictate the precise format required for an initial study, certain information is required and is considered fundamental to analyzing the potential impacts associated with a proposed project, an initial study must contain the following ccr title 14, section 15063. Final initial study and mitigated negative declaration. After all comments have been received, dtsc will make a decision on the most appropriate final corrective measures alternative. The following is a sample form and may be tailored to satisfy individual agencies needs and project circumstances. Ceqa initial study environmental checklist form based. This initial study was prepared in accordance with the california environmental quality act ceqa prc sections 1500.
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