Article 19. 9-7-2004; operative 9-7-2004 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21083(e) The project websites for permit applications that come before the CPUC include electric, gas, water and telecommunications projects. When Caltrans is the CEQA lead agency, filing the NOE with the county clerk is optional. CEQA 21065 Guidelines 15378 Project Description: Guidelines 15124 Public Review Period For Substitute Environmental Documentation, Negative Declarations CEQA 21091 Recirculation Release of revised environmental documentation for public reviewwhen significant new information is added after public for which negative declarations or EIRs have been prepared; The project is located on a site that the Department of Toxic Acting as the CEQA Lead Agency, the City of Riverside prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the environmental impacts from construction, operation, and maintenance of the RTRP. As such, the actions recommended herein are not a "project" requiring environmental review under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guideline 15378, subdivisions (a2) and (b)(2), (b)(4), and (b)(5). Projects undertaken, carried out, or approved by a public agency Cal. '.!2O{_@
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Accordingly, the proposed action qualifies for a Class 6 Categorical Exemption (Section 15306 of the State CEQA Guidelines). This program specified that participants would be reimbursed for verified savings. To review the CEQA statute and the CEQA Guidelines in their entirety, please see the Association of Environmental Professionals electronic CEQA Guidelines book. 8f ! Cal.4th 1029, 1037; and Pub. place will result in cumulative impacts; There are "unusual circumstances" California Resources Agency (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th effect repealing subsection (b)(5) and amendingNote filed 7-22-2003 pursuant to subject to CEQA; however it is advisable that Caltrans includes documentation in the project file that offers evidence that the project is exempt by statute. and resource evaluation activities needed for the environmental review and permitting do not result in any adverse impacts to an environmental resource. Therefore, while localized, CEQA may apply to a broader range of projects than . If the lead agency determines it is . When CEQA. The Colorado River (River) has been experiencing prolonged drought since 2000, during which time the total system storage has declined from 57 million acre feet (maf) (95% full) to a historically low volume of 19.54 maf in October 2022 (33% full). Document the use of the common sense exemption on the CE/CE form. (b) An activity undertaken by a person which is supported, in whole . try clicking the minimize button instead. 4 0 obj 11343.4(d) The list of exemption classes begins at Section 15301 in the CEQA Guidelines. Section 3. CEQA broadly defines "project" to include "the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment" (CEQA Guidelines, 15378). Coachella Valley Water District
The action is not defined as a project under CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21065, Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines ) because neither the funding agreement and commitment of funds nor the JPA Amendment will cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and involves continuing administrative or . be completed and shall include: The CE/CE form must be retained in the Project file along with any documentation Public Utilities Code Section 1001 et seq. Additionally, the Air District is working with the California Air . Description section of CEQA documents. to maintain, repair, or restore an existing highway damaged by fire, Projects which require specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency, can qualify for an exemption under CEQA (CEQA Guidelines 15269). Amendment of subsection (Register 2004, No. The establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares or other charges by the City of Los Angeles which the Decision-Making Body finds are for the purpose of: 6 418 0 obj
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1, January 6, 2023. to projects with no significant environmental effect (see below). Resources, guidance, and technical assistance for planners and communities to plan and implement local climate change resilience goals. The first step in determining whether a public agency action is subject to the provisions of CEQA is to determine whether the action is a "project," as defined by CEQA (PRC Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). A "project" refers to the whole of an action that has the potential to cause a physical change to the environment (direct or indirect), and requires discretionary action from the public agency (exercises its judgment in deciding whether and how to approve or carry out a project ). 4) affirmed the trial court's judgment denying a 1. CEQA Guidelines 15378). Statutory Exemption: State CEQA Guidelines 15277. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded. " Project" in this section is as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. . approved, not to each government approval (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(c)). [Citations. 14, Your credits were successfully purchased. (a).) tit. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613. Upon completion of the review, the Project . Disclaimer: The Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. The Agreement with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) will allow CVWD to conserve usage of imported Colorado River water through curtailment of groundwater replenishment activities in Calendar Year 2022 (CY22). Approve exemptions to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to exceptions in sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (the CEQA Guidelines); 2. 3700X*{sFRj }],(M'SL7|;pEGIr
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environment be significant. 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines). ], Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Department of Transportation Regulations for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 [Title 21 CCR, Chapter 11, Section 1501 et. Statewide council that guides OPR in the development of integrated and equitable climate resilience strategies. hb```"6V ea rXNQru=%wK} U,u*#Gq)Z\eWF) A trustee agency means a state agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by a project that are held in trust for the people of the State of California. A "project" is an activity "which has a . The proposed action of adopting the temporary Colorado River water Conservation Agreement with BOR in 2022 is exempt under the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. The filing of an NOE and the posting on the list of notices starts a 35-day statute of limitations period on legal challenges to the agency's decision that the project is exempt from CEQA. DWR proposed the DCP and initiated the required California Environmental Quality Act environmental review in January 2020, and it has a contract with the DCA for engineering and design work needed to support that review and other pre-construction planning. The Categorical Exemption/Categorical Exclusion (CE/CE) What is a Project Description? Copyright
The first step in determining whether a public agency action is subject to the provisions of CEQA is to determine whether the action is a "project," as defined by CEQA (PRC Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is a State Water Project Contractor and its service area includes portions of Riverside, Imperial and San Diego counties. Prevent or reduce environmental impacts. Additional objectives include making the SWP more resilient to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events, minimize the impacts from earthquakes (delivery quantity and quality), and providing SWP operational flexibility to improve aquatic conditions and better manage risks of additional future regulatory constraints on project operations
agency, it is required to comply with CEQA when it undertakes an activity or makes a discretionary decision on a permit or approval, which is defined as a "project" by CEOA (CEQA Guidelines 15378). Public Resources Code section 21083 requires the Office of Planning and Research and the Natural Resources Agency to periodically update the CEQA Guidelines. The CEQA Guidelines, which are regulations adopted by the State Natural Resources Agency (Cal. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(5) and COUNTY OF VENTURA, ET AL. If the activity is not a "project," then CEQA does not apply. disaster stricken area in which a state of emergency has been proclaimed Be prepared, pack your patience, and if you must travel, go safely. they are not discretionary actions by a public agency. agreement with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), commit funds for Metropolitan's share of the Delta Conveyance Project (DPC) planning and pre-construction costs, and authorize execution of an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement for Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA). To support this conclusion, the Court looked to the CEQA Guidelines' interpretation of what constitutes a "project" for purposes of CEQA. C. . hb```nA^A1A[
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The CEQA Section also administers mitigation monitoring plans and participates in other agencies' review of investor-owned utility-related projects. Substances Control and the Secretary of the Environmental Protection Home - California Association of Environmental Professionals If, upon this preliminary project determination, "the proposed activity is found not to be a project, the agency may proceed without further regard to CEQA." (Citing Muzzy Ranch, at 380; CEQA Guidelines, 15060(c)(3).) Please be advised that California Government Code Section 26857 states that "No fee shall be charged by the clerk for service rendered to any municipality or county in the state, or to the state or national government, nor for any service relating thereto. Christine Asiata Rodriguez, is the Manager of the State Clearinghouse (SCH) at the Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR). Your recipients will receive an email with this envelope shortly and (b) Choosing the precise time for CEQA . Step Two: Does CEQA Apply to This Activity? In the alternative, and even if the proposed action was a project under CEQA, the action is categorically exempt under the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. 1. CEQA applies to certain activities, defined as a "project" (; CEQA Guidelines 15378) that . Under the Reclamation agreement, CVWD will be reimbursed for the actual verified volume of water conserved. A finding that the project is exempt from CEQA, including documentation [RMM Counsel of record: Whitman F. Manley, Tiffany K. Importantly, the court . 2. exempt by statute. Examples of ministerial projects would include automobile Know before you go:National Weather Service -Caltrans Social Media -Road Informationorcall 1-800-427-7623 -QuickMap Real-time Travel Information. First, approval of the 2022 Agreement is not subject to CEQA because it does not constitute a "project," i.e., pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 15378(a), the action has no potential to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because . (See, CEQA Guideline 15050(b).) The City Council shall act on the CEQA appeal within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal period or within any additional period mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the City Council. 2. (CVWD). The NOE serves as public notice that a project that is exempt from CEQA has been approved. Guideline 15378 defines a project, in relevant part, as the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. be carried out. For more information on the various types of project approval documents, please refer to the Project Development Procedures Manual Chapter 12. by the Governor pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act. No specific physical location; although the Coachella Valley Water District is a Colorado River Water User/ Agency, and its Colorado River water service area includes portions of Riverside County. Your subscription has successfully been upgraded. 1 CEQA Guidelines 15378(a). Categorical Exemption: State CEQA Guidelines 15301. The activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA guidelines.(Cal. Code Regs., tit. ), Activities which are not projects as defined by section 15378 are not subject to CEQA review. The Secretary for the California Natural Resources Agency has adopted CEQA Guidelines implementing Public Resources Code section 21094.5 and 21094.5.5 (SB 226 - Infill Streamlining). including the modernization of existing stations and parking facilities; The project site is environmentally sensitive as defined by the The project and successive projects of the same type in the same the project EIR considered the "whole of the action" under CEQA (CEQA Guidelines 15378[a]) since neither the RPU elements nor the SCE . (b) A project is exempt from CEQA if: (1) The project is exempt by statute (see, e.g. $$bP QD#+:pP9s>d` 5AQI. but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock, outcroppings, CVWD proposes to continue funding to complete the last two years (CY 2023 and 2024) of the planning phase. 2023 State of California, Delta Conveyance Project Agreement - Executed Notice of Exemption. serves to: Inform decision-makers and the public about potential impacts to the environment. in codes other than the Public Resources Code. Caltrans is the lead agency for its own projects. of passenger or commuter services on rail or highway rights-of-way Authorized the remaining unspent funds collected per the 2018 Gap Funding Agreement for the California WaterFix (WaterFix Project) (~$1,239,092) to be applied as a credit for CVWDs share of to the Delta Conveyance Project
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Consider: Motion to Adopt a Resolution Declaring Certain Properties as Exempt Surplus Land and Non Surplus Land, as Defined in Government Code 54221(b); and Authorizing the Filing of the Inventory List Establishing the Town's Inventory in Compliance with Government Code 54230(a)(1) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378 and 15061(b)(3). already in use, including modernization of existing stations and parking 2. 15378 The Guidelines define a "project" as the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and that is an activity directly undertaken by any public agency including public works construction and related activities. gwhYlb.pWa*AKKP=g1L except with respect to improvements required as mitigation for projects . When a local agency files this notice, the NOE must be filed with the v. Morgan Hill Unified School District, (1992) 9 Cal.App.4th 464; and Fullerton Preliminary Review of Projects and Conduct of Initial Study 15061. Review for Exemption (a) Once a lead agency has determined that an activity is a project subject to CEQA, a lead agency shall determine whether the project is exempt from CEQA. Typically, "project approval" means that the Project Report or equivalent is approved by the District Director or designee. THE SUNSET LANDMARK INVESTMENT, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, PETITIONER VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, ET AL. registrations and some building permits limited to determining proper (CEQA Guidelines, 15378(b)(1), 15379.) Beyond the above, Respondents also rely upon CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 to conclude no CEQA analysis was required for the project. Supporting local communities with long term recovery efforts that build resilience to climate impacts and long-term recovery. Your alert tracking was successfully added. Accessing Verdicts requires a change to your plan. The recommended actions do not constitute project approval by CVWD of the DCP, nor do the actions authorize or approve construction of the DCP. In the list that follows, the classes set forth in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 - 15332 are shown in bold italics, with further elaboration or explanation for applying these exemptions in San Francisco shown in normal upper- and lower-case type. The California Legislature has the power to create exemptions from Code Regs., tit. The project websites for permit applications that come before the CPUC include electric, gas, water and . These guidelines are binding on all state and local agencies when implementing CEQA. "Emergency" includes such occurrences as fire, flood, earthquake, or other soil or geologic movements, as well as such occurrences as riot, accident, or sabotage." 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