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Revision as of 20:01, 1 April 2013
This page provides a general overview of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This act requires any development with potential impact to the environment to go through a detailed review process.
History
- 2012 CEQA Statutes and Guidelines
- Relation to NEPA
- Development of Law
Function of Law
Application Process
Introduction to CEQAnet: online database of the State Clearinghouse which is part of the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
- Pre-Application Phase
Proposed project has been developed to the point where permit requirements need to be addressed. The potential applicant should identify the types of permits which will be required as well as the agencies associated with the project.
- Application Phase
All required permitting applications are filled to the corresponding agencies. By this time a comprehensive project description must be completed. Agencies which receive applications are charged with concluding if applications are missing information or supporting documents.
- Review Phase
Once an application is completed, a review procedure commences which evaluates the appropriate permitting guidelines and corresponding environmental investigation. Proposed projects are assessed to determine if CEQA applies to them.
Documents
The CEQA process entails the preparation of several documents. These can include:
- Notice of Exemption (NOE)- This notice may be filed when a public agency determines that a project is exempt from CEQA and grants approval for said project. While not required, filing an NOE shortens the statute of limitations for challenging the agency decision from 180 days to 35 days. A NOE can be filed by either the lead agency or the applicant.
Links
- Coastal Case Studies of CEQA Projects in Monterey County, CA
- CEQA projects on Central Coast
- Agencies that are lead applicants in CEQA
- Hydrology and Water Quality Components of Central Coast CEQA Documents
Disclaimer
This page may contain students's work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
