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	California Environmental Quality Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a California law (California Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) enacted shortly after NEPA, requiring government projects to make Environmental Impact Reports to inform the public and to avoid or mitigate significant environmental impacts.
		If the project would have significant environmental impacts, but those impacts may be mitigated to a level of less than significant, then the agency must prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
		The act is primarily enforced by the California citizenry through administrative proceedings and in state court.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/California_Environmental_Quality_Act (200 words)

	Frequently Asked CEQA Questions
		The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was adopted in 1970 and incorporated in the Public Resources Code §§21000-21177.
		CEQA applies to projects undertaken by a public agency, funded by a public agency or requires an issuance of a permit by a public agency.
		An environmental impact report (EIR) is a detailed report written by the lead agency describing and analyzing the significant environmental effects of a proposed project, identifying alternatives and discussing ways to reduce or avoid the possible environmental damage.
	www.aqmd.gov /ceqa/faq.html (2119 words)

	California Environmental Quality Act (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		California's land use planning system is heavily affected by the state's environmental review law, the California Environmental Quality Act.
		Passed in 1970, CEQA was not designed primarily as a land use planning law.
		But CEQA is one of the most litigated environmental or planning laws in the state.
	www.facsnet.org /tools/env_luse/Calif7.php3 (274 words)

	The California Environmental Quality Act
		The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA - pronounced see-kwa) is the principal statute mandating environmental assessment of projects in California.
		The purpose of CEQA is to evaluate whether a proposed project may have an adverse effect on the environment and, if so, if that effect can be reduced or eliminated by pursuing an alternative course of action or through mitigation.
		CEQA applies to "projects" proposed to be undertaken or requiring approval by state and local public agencies.
	www.ohv.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=23104 (549 words)

	A Primer on CEQA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		CEQA then charges the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), in conjunction with appropriate state, regional, and local agencies, with the task of developing guidelines for implementing the environmental impact reports.
		The establishment of baseline levels of environmental impact for specific types of developments, particularly residential development, and then requiring that environmental effects must be mitigated down to the baseline, thus giving developers a definite objective in planning their development, while also reducing uncertainty before the CEQA process begins.
		The Council on Environmental Quality was formed by NEPA in the Executive Branch, and was charged with developing guidelines in the same way the Office of Planning and Research was in CEQA.
	www.pacificresearch.org /pub/sab/enviro/ceqa.html (9625 words)

	Environmental Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Similar to CEQA, the documentation prepared in compliance with NEPA provides public officials and federal regulatory staff with environmental impact assessment and analysis that identifies the potential environmental effects of a project, as well as mitigation that will be incorporated into the project to protect, restore, and preserve the existing environment.
		Under the CEQA and the Agency's Procedures for the Implementation of CEQA, the Agency is required to evaluate the environmental impacts of projects proposed under the Agency's Capital Improvement Projects.
		In accordance with the CEQA guidelines and the Agency's Procedures for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, mitigation measures are intended to avoid or reduce potential impacts associated with construction or operation of Agency projects.
	www.scwa.ca.gov /environmentalreview.html (1198 words)

	California Environmental Law
		CEQA requires that an environmental report be prepared for any major project, which states the pros and cons of that project.
		Under various California laws and regulations, employers are required to evaluate their workplaces for hazardous substances and provide information and training to workers about the substances they may encounter.
		Some categories of pollutants or environmental nuisance are treated separately under the law because of their special characteristics or because political pressures force the government to treat them differently than other pollutants.
	www.weblocator.com /attorney/ca/law/b23.html (3904 words)

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		ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES An activity determined to be categorically excluded and not subject to 58.5 must be documented as such and does not convert to exempt, but remains excluded.
		To ensure that the grantee has considered the environmental quality of the project and its surroundings in its decision-making and has adequately assessed the project’s impacts on the environment and the environment’s impact on the project.
		Environmental Justice: The project site is suitable for its proposed use and the Site suitability is a concern; OR project won’t be adversely affected by existing the project is adversely affected by the environmental conditions.
	www.hcd.ca.gov /fa/cdbg/gmm/CHAPTER_03-Environmental.doc (14629 words)

	California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Document
		Potential environmental impacts of the herring fishery are addressed each year in an environmental document, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
		The 2004 Supplemental Environmental Document for Pacific Herring Commercial Fishing Regulations reviews and evaluates proposed regulatory changes for the 2004-05 fishing season, supplementing and in some cases replacing, aspects of the proposed project described in the 1998 Final Environmental (FED) and the Final Supplemental Environmental Documents of 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
		Below are separate links to the chapters of both the draft and final versions of the 2004 Supplemental Environmental Document.
	www.dfg.ca.gov /mrd/herring/ceqa2004.html (143 words)

	California Environmental Quality Act
		This information is intended to merely illustrate the process outlined in CEQA statute and guidelines relative to historical and cultural resources.
		These materials on CEQA and other laws are offered by the State Office of Historic Preservation for informational purposes only.
		In the case of discrepancies between the information provided on this website and the CEQA statute or guidelines, the language of the CEQA statute and Guidelines (PRC Section 21000 et seq.
	ohp.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=21721 (314 words)

	Enact Pending CEQA Guideline Amendments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is intended to ensure significant environmental impacts from any public and private projects are mitigated.
		[2] Regulations interpreting and implementing CEQA are defined as “guidelines.” [3] CEQA and CEQA guidelines require the state or local governmental agency with primary permitting authority over the project to approve an environmental document.
		John T. Knox, former Chairman of the Assembly Local Government Committee and co-author of the California Environmental Quality Act, as quoted in “Report of the CEQA Workgroup”, Bay Area Council, p.
	cpr.ca.gov /report/cprrpt/issrec/res/res19.htm (1089 words)

	Nov. 17, 1998 - Categoriacal Exemption from requirements of California Environmental Quality Act. - Op. No. 98-804 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The regulations adopted by the California Integrated Waste Management Board do not prohibit a county from claiming a categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act with respect to its adoption of a countywide waste management plan.
		The question presented for analysis is whether the Board's regulations allow counties to claim a categorical exemption from CEQA requirements when submitting their waste management plans to the Board for approval.
		Section 21084 in turn requires the CEQA guidelines to "include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall be exempt" from CEQA requirements.
	caag.state.ca.us /opinions/published/98-804.htm (991 words)

	Authority Provided by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
		CEQA is to be used in conjunction with discretionary powers granted to state and local public agencies by other laws.
		Where another law grants an agency discretionary powers, CEQA supplements those discretionary powers by authorizing the agency to use the discretionary powers to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment when it is feasible to do so with respect to projects subject to the powers of the agency.
		The exercise of discretionary powers for environmental protection shall be consistent with express or implied limitations provided by other laws.
	www.ciwmb.ca.gov /PermitToolBox/CEQA/Overview/Authority.htm (137 words)

	California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
		The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is the basis for environmental law and policy to protect environmental quality in the State of California.
		The University of California (UC), as a public entity, is subject to CEQA and has adopted University Procedures for the Implementation of CEQA (PDF).
		The UC Procedures for the Implementation of CEQA generally follow state CEQA Guidelines, but as a Lead Agency UC requires that a public hearing be conducted to receive public comment on a Draft EIR.
	www.capital.ucla.edu /ep-ceqa.html (172 words)

	City of Rohnert Park, California : Planning Department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Planning Department also assures that development is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and all applicable State and local codes and ordinances.
		The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a State Law which requires cities to identify the significant environmental impacts associated with a project and either avoid or mitigate such impacts.
		CEQA directs that cities either exempt a proposed project for which no impacts are expected, or perform an Initial Study to identify the environmental impacts of the project.
	www.rpcity.org /services/planning.cfm (1490 words)

	CLCV: Action Alerts: Protect the California Environmental Quality Act! (CEQA)
		California’s population is expected to grow to 40 million people by 2010.
		From cleaning up the air we breathe to protecting the health of California families from dangerous materials in their drinking water, homes and schools, the Act has been an essential tool for workers and their unions.
		The California Supreme Court has consistently ruled that the law “protects not only the environment but also informed self-government.” The bottom line is that this essential law is the equalizer between powerful corporate interests and our communities.
	www.ecovote.org /involved/alerts/05/03/environmental_heroes.html (518 words)

	Distributed Energy Resource Guide: Regulatory Activity & Policy -- Policy
		The goal of the California Environmental Quality Act is to develop and maintain the environment now and for the future by requiring public agencies to identify the significant environmental effects of their actions; and to:
		The state ambient air quality standards must be achieved as expeditiously as practicable; there is no firm attainment deadline in state law as there is in federal law.
		The Clean Air Act of 1970 was amended in 1977 and 1990 to extend the attainment deadlines.
	www.energy.ca.gov /distgen/policy/policy.html (494 words)

	California Environmental Quality Act - City of South Lake Tahoe - California
		Identify ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced.
		Disclose to the public the reasons why a governmental agency approved the project in the manner the agency chose if significant environmental effects are involved.
		The Initial Study is used to determine whether the project could have a significant effect on the environment and if so, chose the appropriate Environmental Document, either a “Negative Declaration” or an “Environmental Impact Report” (EIR).
	www.ci.south-lake-tahoe.ca.us /communitydevelopment/planning/caenvironqualityact.html (578 words)

	Contract and Grant Manual Ch. 3
		CEQA requires that all state and public agencies including the University regulate their activities in a manner that gives major consideration to preventing environmental damage.
		The Act further requires that all state agencies prepare and certify the completion of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on any proposed project which may have a significant effect on the environment and that they adopt procedures which implement this Act and are consistent with the State CEQA Guidelines.
		The Water Act covers the elimination of discharge of pollutants; protects fish and wildlife; prohibits toxic pollutants; and assists in construction of water treatment plants and in the development of research and technology.
	www.ucop.edu /raohome/cgmanual/chap03.html (8282 words)

	Journal of the American Planning Association: The California Environmental Quality Act and local planning.@ HighBeam ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		More than an environmental protection act, CEQA governs the review and approval process of all large developments in the state, both public and private, and is implemented primarily by local governments.
		CEQA has spawned a multimillion dollar industry, producing approximately 25,000 environmental documents per year.
		To understand CEQA is to understand how planning has evolved in California, how it might change in the future, and how it differs from planning systems in other...
	highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:18556012&... (220 words)

	CEQA Notices
		CEQA - the California Environmental Quality Act, is a statute that requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible.
		Most proposals for physical development in California are subject to the provisions of CEQA, as are many governmental decisions which do not immediately result in physical development (such as adoption of a general or community plan).
		A project may not be approved as submitted if feasible alternatives or mitigation measures are able to substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of the project.
	www.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=980 (232 words)

	GreenBiz \| California Environmental Quality Act
		California state and local public agencies will find everything they need to know about the California Environmental Quality Act on this Web site.
		Read a general overview and the guidelines of this act, which requires state and local agencies to identify and attempt to mitigate the significant environmental impacts of their actions.
		GreenBiz.com is a program of The National Environmental Education and Training Foundation.
	www.greenbiz.com /reference/webguide_record.cfm?LINKADVID=6851 (73 words)

	California Environmental Quality Act
		To view a flow chart illustrating the CEQA process, click here.
		(a) The maintenance of a quality environment for the people of this state now and in the future is a matter of statewide concern.
		(f) The interrelationship of policies and practices in the management of natural resources and waste disposal requires systematic and concerted efforts by public and private interests to enhance environmental quality and to control environmental pollution.
	www.myvalleysprings.com /ceqa.html (237 words)

	California Environmental Quality Act
		CEQA was adopted in 1970 and intended to:
		Lead Agency; responsible for preparing environmental analysis in the form of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Negative Declaration (ND), or Environmental Assessment (EA).
		Commenting Agency Responsibilities; review and comment on air quality analysis prepared by other public agencies.
	www.aqmd.gov /ceqa (143 words)

	California Environmental Quality Act Resolution. League of Women Voters of California Convention 2005
		Whereas, CEQA uniquely provides the opportunity for the public to be actively involved in the environmental and planning process; and
		Whereas, CEQA is under attack from both the Legislature and the Administration; and
		Resolved, That the LWVC issue a statement in support of the California Environmental Quality Act to provide local Leagues with the ability to take action to protect CEQA.
	ca.lwv.org /lwvc/action/conv05_resolutions_ceqa.html (218 words)

	HOPE - CEQA - California's Environmental Quality Act
		This division shall be known and may be cited as the California Environmental Quality Act.
		An environmental impact report also includes any comments which are obtained pursuant to Section 21104 or 21153, or which are required to be obtained pursuant to this division.
		An environmental impact report is an informational document which, when its preparation is required by this division, shall be considered by every public agency prior to its approval or disapproval of a project.
	www.1hope.org /lceqa.htm (16483 words)

	CEQAnet Home
		In addition, some federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents are submitted to the Clearinghouse for state review; key information from these NEPA documents is also contained in this database.
		The CEQAnet database provides summaries of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Statements, and other types of CEQA and NEPA documents.
		Because not all environmental documents are submitted to the State Clearinghouse, CEQAnet is not a comprehensive database of all CEQA and NEPA documents in California.
	www.ceqanet.ca.gov (210 words)

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