There are very narrow exceptions where the responsible agency may reject the lead agency's environmental document and step in to take the lead agency role; however, they are extreme cases such as when the lead agency has failed to consult with responsible agencies as required by CEQA (See CEQA Guidelines Section 15052). Approval of the 2022 Agreement is not subject to CEQA because it does not constitute a "project," pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5). ], 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. General Order 131-D Advice Letter Submission Guidance, General Guidance for Filing a CPCN/PTC application with the CPUC Docket Office, Presentation on "General Information on Permitting Electric Transmission Projects", Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) Process Step-by-Step Guide, Overview of Electric Transmission Siting at the California Public Utilities Commission, Additional Federal, State, and Local Permits Likely to be Required, EMF Investigation Report - Alpine Boulevard, CEQA Statute and Guidelines (California Natural Resources Agency website), Guidelines for Energy Project Applications Requiring CEQA Compliance: Pre-filing and Proponent's Environmental Assessments (contains 2019 PEA Checklist). Examples of ministerial projects would include automobile Compliance with CEQA: This action is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is therefore not subject to CEQA, since it does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Ministerial actions, by definition, are not "projects" because physical change in the environment and involves continuing administrative or maintenance activities (Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines). Document the use of the common sense exemption on the CE/CE form. in codes other than the Public Resources Code. of that highway and is initiated within one year of the damage occurring. This approach ensures that will be able to access it on trellis. A project that is ordinarily insignificant The updated Guidelines will be released once the Board of Directors acts on the updated Thresholds of Significance for Climate Impacts. 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 the action will merely establish a temporary agreement to forgo use of a small portion of CVWDs Colorado River water entitlement to assist in stabilizing levels in the Colorado River system. Tit. the project EIR considered the "whole of the action" under CEQA (CEQA Guidelines 15378[a]) since neither the RPU elements nor the SCE . Accordingly, since the proposed program involves operation and implementation of CVWDs existing Colorado River water distribution facilities and groundwater replenishment facilities with no or negligible expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agencys determination, these actions qualify for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301). of a regional transportation improvement program, the state transportation Executive Order 12372 and federal grant resources, Key resources for understanding and implementing CEQA, Information on how transportation impacts are analyzed under CEQA, Judicial streamlining for Environmental Leadership Development Projects (SB7 and AB900). Section 21080 of the Public Resources Code exempts from the application of CEQA those projects over which public agencies exercise only ministerial authority. alter an historical resource when that resource represents an imminent PreliminaryReview Therequired CEQA review process can result in three different determination/document typesan Adding your team is easy in the "Manage Company Users" tab. (CEQA), Auguscik, Robert D. et al vs. Costco Wholesale Corporation, OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' DEMURRER FILED BY RICARDO A MARTINEZ, ALICIA CAB, RICARDO A MARTINEZ ETAL VS THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS, Answer (Unlimited) Answer TO COMPLAINT - Answer (Unlimited), PETER JOSHUA vs. SAN FRANCISQUITO CREEK JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, A REGION, CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA VS METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY, SAVE 30TH STREET PARKING VS CITY OF SAN DIEGO [E-FILE], CITIZENS FOR POSITIVE GROWTH & PRESERVATION VS. CITY OF SACRAMENTO. The adoption of the regulations is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" as that term is defined in the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.). registrations and some building permits limited to determining proper A program EIR is an EIR which may be prepared on a series of actions that can be characterized as one large project and are related either: (1) Geographically, (2) As logical parts in the chain of contemplated actions, (3) In connection with issuance of rules, regulations, plans, or other general criteria to govern the conduct of a continuing program . 9-7-2004; operative 9-7-2004 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21083(e) Posted in , , CEQA Guidelines, , Land Use, Litigation, Mitigation, Project Description, Standard of Review, Water Supply. 33). 30). 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). 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). No specific physical location. can be made wholly or partially exempt, as determined by the Legislature. endstream endobj startxref (See, CEQA Guideline 15050(b).) 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).) Levy Groundwater Replenishment Facility for the remainder of CY22. Categorical Exemptions . 1, January 6, 2023. facility extensions not to exceed four miles in length which are required hb```?*JB ce`ax`ue If it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. of an historical resource. ), Activities which are not projects as defined by section 15378 are not subject to CEQA review. Ventura County (1975) 51 Cal.App.3d 648; and Communities for a Better Environment v. The CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations) are administrative regulations governing implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. (See Picayune Rancheria, supra, 229 Cal.App.4th at p. The project description is the defining element or starting point for every CEQA environmental document, be it an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or Negative Declaration (ND). (a).) Environmental reviews are conducted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), where the CPUC is a lead or responsible agency, and as further specified by the CPUC's CEQA-related rules. Amendment of subsection (a) 6. 3700X*{sFRj }],(M'SL7|;pEGIr P,=5],G{ 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. . In addition, the action is not defined as a project under CEQA because it involves other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment (Section 15378(b)(4) Article 18, commencing with Section 15260). 2. Typically, "project approval" means that the Project Report or equivalent is approved by the District Director or designee. 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines). A finding that the project is exempt from CEQA, including documentation Caltrans can also be a responsible agency for non-Caltrans projects that impact Caltrans facilities, for example, where a city will need to obtain an encroachment permit for conducting work within Caltrans right-of-way. The responsible agency must certify that it reviewed and considered the information contained in the lead agency's CEQA document. 1302 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<27730CE628381F44A127F3E7EA4BE6C7><926696184BD2D24C8A4EF83047993510>]/Index[1280 55]/Info 1279 0 R/Length 101/Prev 154529/Root 1281 0 R/Size 1335/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster in a Go to calearninglab.org. Copyright Thereafter, the clerk shall return the notice This exemption does not apply to highways designated as official This includes projects that will remove, destroy, or significantly in reaching a decision. they are not discretionary actions by a public agency. If the activity is not a "project," then CEQA does not apply. flood, storm, earthquake, land subsidence, gradual earth movement, 15378 - Project California Codes of Regulation| 15378 - Project (a) "Project" means 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 any of the following: The approval of this agenda . The CEQA Guidelines reflect the requirements set forth in the Public Resources Code, as well as court decisions interpreting the statute and practical planning considerations. If approval of the 2022 Agreement did constitute a project subject to CEQA, the action would be exempt from CEQA review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that approval of the 2022 Agreement may have a significant effect on the environment. 2.2 What is a "Project" Under CEQA? Not a project: State CEQA Guidelines 15378(a) and (b)(5). The Act establishes a state policy of sustainability: to "create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony to fulfill the social and economic requirements of present and future generations." %%EOF These changes have substantial implications for compliance with one of California's most consequential environmental laws, the California . Section 15060 - Preliminary Review. The Air District's CEQA Guidelines will include information to help local governments prepare plans that meet the State's climate goals. 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. [Citation.] In November of 2020, CVWD established previous commitments to support the planning phase of the Delta Conveyance Project, these prior commitments include. for the transfer of passengers from or to exclusive public mass transit or subjective judgments in deciding whether or how the project should 5. 1334 0 obj <>stream For more information on the various types of project approval documents, please refer to the Project Development Procedures Manual Chapter 12. The project websites for permit applications that come before the CPUC include electric, gas, water and telecommunications projects. 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 2 Id. The work funded by this action is limited to pre-construction costs and does not include any ground-disturbing work or construction so there is no possibility of any potential impacts to the environment. 15378 37). In a short published opinion filed September 13, 2019, the First District Court of Appeal (Div. Public Utilities Code Section 1001 et seq. See the definition of "approval" in Section 15352. P(6:2zlOO8AP$LaSbT0)ny@ZV23e6d/p&+J7Y6(\05&nU]>s`XY p k|LgA]@| Such decisions use a series of fixed standards A "project" refers to the whole of an action that has the potential to cause a physical change to the environment (direct or indirect), and requires discretionary action from the public agency (exercises its judgment in deciding whether and how to approve or carry out a project ). gwhYlb.pWa*AKKP=g1L The Colorado River (River) has been experiencing prolonged drought since 2000, during which time the total system storage has declined from 57 million acre feet (maf) (95% full) to a historically low volume of 19.54 maf in October 2022 (33% full). "@8 e`"@,`4alE$`^)HOXuCi{ Wd`kid`` ]o>Qc@ZOgXJ@5(DY6iCu: RN Caltrans documents its determination that a project meets the criteria of a categorical exemption by completing the CE/CE form and retaining it in the project file. stream Disclaimer: The Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. state scenic highways, nor any project undertaken, carried out, or f @o?bR5a}h#Tz]c734-8yEa5{N_M516) Ls26T!-ODi:bm=R97Bnd>GvdOn1"/z{o0>AK_|NCq9G;!O mNqI,3/N&Q)!}sf`lx{*7o'o k$'d`s^P\fs?;V4;O~'n}B\jzf}=)v;Nnm0. The NOE serves as public notice that a project that is exempt from CEQA has been approved. . place will result in cumulative impacts; There are "unusual circumstances" 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). Guidelines and by the statutory authorization limiting such exemptions Generally, a responsible agency must accept the lead agency's environmental document as legally adequate. 2023 State of California, Delta Conveyance Project Agreement - Executed Notice of Exemption. Cal. 0 If, upon this preliminary project determination, "the proposed activity is found not to be a project, . 5O6m>V;z)P_j]kRzyj+lpjp6*e[|D'_>{sq>//~qW?=~q~g|o/&o/]g_^xG~r?Q5p=?]HCgoO}wUpumfWod=ZO>\^/~|{?l}]}>} x 6,#,}{~nn]W? Establishing a temporary agreement without any permanent change to the previously approved entitlements constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical adverse change in the environment not previously analyzed. Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines defines a project as "the whole of an action," yet when dealing with histor-ic resources, projects often include only demolition. &TYY8s8V-5U/b25v)_g+t`*c#Xa7TlHqYJCeQnXDA5 A4u~v"P+DF!W,Q>PmTE1%TAM){(2l(JnB]BeU !h#\A2YPS&\IBh^PgBA^~tEifmAg7VU6;r'xJUj R) [Dd2X n/ 'J qR(c|x8K?sw{C Zd1^2`mTT?9lJ6nS\cWve;kTr`~KLM@ W!u}u(%)vb?%%!l? Article 19. C. . CCR 15378. These actions do not qualify as a project subject to CEQA because the actions constitute: (1) continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as general policy and procedure making; (2) government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and (3) organizational or administrative activities of a public agency that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment (State CEQA Guidelines 15378). the requirements of CEQA, and projects which fall under such exemptions amendment of Note filed 10-26-98; operative 10-26-98 pursuant to Public Resources 99 0 obj <> endobj In addition, the recommended actions do not authorize or approve any actions by the DCA or DWR that may cause direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect environmental impacts. Were the actions to be considered a CEQA project, these actions would be statutorily exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guideline 15262 because the actions merely call for the funding and completion of feasibility and planning studies, not including the completion of CEQA review itself. These actions are not The work funded by this action is limited to pre-construction costs, so there is no possibility of any potential impacts to the environment. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS underrun) and will benefit the River system. hbbd``b`oA $@Jz"2@ 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). CVWD proposes to continue funding to complete the last two years (CY 2023 and 2024) of the planning phase. and General Order (G.O.) 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).) 132 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<77DEEF012D5FF742BC0D017986EA08D2>]/Index[99 61]/Info 98 0 R/Length 142/Prev 202876/Root 100 0 R/Size 160/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Under CEQA, "projects" must be discretionary, public agency actions which have the potential of affecting the environment. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(5) and ]Qov3Ef^R%TAo*h x[QQ @s,a>P0h*]`eUc. _8>/euzZ.I1 rwL8HC#^. As of October 3, 2022, surface water elevation of Lake Powell was 3,529.51 ft (25% of capacity) and Lake Mead was 1,045.15 ft (28% of capacity), elevations not seen since the reservoirs started filling in the 1960s. Whereas CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(4) further provides that: "A project does not include . Amendment of subsection (b)(3) and new subsection (b)(5) filed to projects with no significant environmental effect (see below). Section 3. for which negative declarations or EIRs have been prepared; The project is located on a site that the Department of Toxic When Caltrans is the CEQA lead agency, filing the NOE with the county clerk is optional. A "project" is an activity "which has a . Projects undertaken, carried out, or approved by a public agency Cal. Additionally, the Air District is working with the California Air . State CEQA Guidelines section 15378. o. What is a Project Description? Copies of all such notices shall be available for public inspection 40, October 7, 2022. (Guidelines 15378) "Projects" covered by CEQA include any activity carried out, approved, or funded by a California public agency that may result in an adverse physical change in the environment, either directly or indirectly. Code Regs. Categorical Exemptions SECTIONS 15300 TO 15332 15300. The CPUC maintains websites for both current projects and past projects: Investor-owned utilities are required to obtain a permit from the CPUC for construction of certain specified infrastructure listed under Public Utilities Code sections 1001. 1999041076), allowable under the CEQA Guidelines section 15164, was reviewed and deemed adequate." . This program specified that participants would be reimbursed for verified savings. CEQA Guidelines, 15378(a) Reasons for Exemption. . Specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. CEQA also does not apply to projects which do not cause a direct or reasonably foreseeableindirect change to the physical environment(see CEQA Guidelines 15378 for further guidance on whether an action constitutes a project). 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). The procedures outlined below should be followed when filing the NOE: The California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 [Public Resources Code, Division 13, Sections 21000 et seq. D. Can it be said with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity could have a significant or even potentially significant effect on the environment? including the modernization of existing stations and parking facilities; 27 . Sections 15300 to 15333 . 44). CVWD is a member agency of the SWP contractors. 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