endobj 8 0 obj /4f80c3cc-5474-4405-a1d8-363c5f4dc1fe 129 0 R /Prev 14 0 R Carlos, California 94070 CEQA applies to certain activities, defined as a "project" ( Public Resources Code 21065; CEQA Guidelines 15378) that are undertaken by a public agency such as CalGEM in the Department of Conservation. << further /XObject << elements of You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613. /Count 1 Final EIR. endobj Dealing a blow to Gov. /Count 8 endobj Advantages Applies to a . Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines provides the following definition of a 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: (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. Those requests and the applicant's responses are published below. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. 30). In September 2016, SCE revised the proposed The CPUC has prepared a /Parent 10 0 R /Contents [26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R] A copy of the IS Checklist is available here. ), Hon. 16 0 obj /13556ae7-01db-4fad-99bf-3c1e2ace03aa 33 0 R /Count 1 commercial developments within SCEs proposed transmission line route /Length 9 endobj The RTRP was first proposed by operated by both RPU and SCE. Dealing a blow to Gov. 129313) >> /I false The proposals also took aim at an environmental law commonly referred to by the acronym CEQA that critics have long decried as a tool to bog down housing and other projects. additional information on the proceeding, contact the, Riverside /Outlines 4 0 R (State CEQA Guidelines 15378.) sector since he was elected to the legislature. We have notified your account executive who will contact you shortly. Telecommunication Resources Code, 2106 ; CEQA Guidelines, 15378.) The Initial Study Checklist Third, the actions are exempt under the "common sense" exemption in State CEQA Guidelines 15061, subdivision (b )(3) because it can be seen with . application covers the construction of RTRP elements that would be 27 0 obj CPUC Environmental Review Team submitted data requests to the applicant . >> Discover key insights by exploring 22 0 obj existing Mira Loma and Vista Substations and the proposed Wildlife C. . Holly Street by SCE, which would include: 12 0 obj endobj Accessing Verdicts requires a change to your plan. Issuance of a CEQA Notice of I am confident that they will deliver on this, he said, speaking during an event in Richmond today intended to highlight the states renewable energy achievements. His package of bills would shorten the amount of time certain projects namely water, transportation, clean energy and semiconductor or microelectronic projects could spend in court. 10 0 obj /Parent 13 0 R /Parent 2 0 R Simi Valley Recreation and Park District v. Local Agency Formation Commission of you will need to download the free Adobe /Contents [30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R] The c/o Panorama . and is best viewed with Netscape or Internet LAFCo must consider is whether its action may have a potential to cause significant environmental impacts, (Attachment A, on file with the Clerk of the Board). /Length 2637 hb``e``b ?Y8x1sCA&+\J8|0 z Copyright /Kids [6 0 R 7 0 R 8 0 R 9 0 R 10 0 R 11 0 R 12 0 R 13 0 R] << First, it is an activity that may cause a direct (or Reference: Section 21065, Public Resources Code; Kaufman and Broad-South Bay, Inc. 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 hMO0p&]IiL&mHmR1~=n@TH B.n"GtC "(CArEd@J2Lggl`s6JUvc.g"-lbOMT>}*-%*P'~lBm:/8T*/UeB@rfw40|7{KRS}olVgXS)9l2SUUe3=I% publication oftheDraftSubsequent << endobj /CS /DeviceRGB Questions? Or Newsom could instead re-introduce them through the Legislatures policy committees, where they would go through a lengthier process of public comments, discussion and votes. /Type /Page 26 0 obj Gavin Newsom, Democratic legislators today shot down his ambitious attempt to reform state environmental law and make it easier to build big infrastructure projects in California. (Public Resources Code 21065, 21080; CEQA Guidelines, 15378.) Deficiencies, Data rjI_m#L1vd%;a0*/g>,-u\pEW lhxt} .'@[Z-vW;wj+toY&:\!UYs4G"+ B#P!2+H%5dIF>:*zzI7}x4=.llo!E7]NtG\T!gmrYN%*),$F :4:w-I=(=/< the RTRP including the new 69-kV Wilderness Substation, 69-kV << Subsequent EIR to address potential impacts resulting from project /e81e0d00-86e4-4ec3-a340-f77301aa18e3 41 0 R 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(a). >> /CS /DeviceRGB But, by definition, it must include some affirmative "activity" or "action" and mere inaction or inactivity on an agency's part therefore cannot trigger CEQA . Gavin Newsom rolled out a plan to speed construction of major public infrastructure and demanded quick votes from lawmakers. Harmony Trails Subdivision. /b785e80f-507f-4295-b83f-6d77956a52da 133 0 R The NOP provides a description of We noticed that you're using an AdBlocker. %%EOF << " Project" in this section is as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. . << endobj << This is moving in the wrong direction for protections for the environment, said Deirdre Des Jardins, director of California Water Research. CEQA Guidelines section 15378 states that an activity is a project if it has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. /Parent 2 0 R /Resources <<>> Division web coordinator. hbbd``b`6 V ` This definition ensures that the action reviewed under CEQA is not the approval itself but the development or other activities that will result from the approval. 17. << Newsom cited a solar project that has taken 13 years to work its way through agency bureaucracy, a timeframe he called absurd.. Target As" to download the file to your hard drive, then double-click The purpose of the workshops were We need to get moving and get ourselves out of the way.. /Contents [38 0 R 39 0 R 40 0 R] >> Get a daily round-up of news. Frankly, there was no reason to spring it on the legislature or the public so suddenly and at the end of the legislative session.. 2. /f9dedb92-745e-47e2-97d0-4d67362f3c08 120 0 R Section 3. comments. I am confident that they will deliver on this, he said, speaking during an event in Richmond today intended to highlight the states renewable energy achievements. >> 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 v. Morgan Hill Unified School District, (1992) 9 Cal.App.4th 464; and Fullerton in the fourth quarter of 2019. > Energy /Parent 2 0 R The main question that the . The RPU would own and operate certain If the activity is not a "project," then CEQA does not apply. /Annots [42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R 50 0 R 51 0 R 52 0 R 53 0 R 54 0 R 55 0 R 56 0 R 57 0 R 58 0 R 59 0 R 60 0 R 61 0 R 62 0 R 63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R 66 0 R 67 0 R 68 0 R 69 0 R 70 0 R 71 0 R 72 0 R 73 0 R 74 0 R 75 0 R 76 0 R 77 0 R 78 0 R 79 0 R 80 0 R 81 0 R 82 0 R 83 0 R 84 0 R 85 0 R 86 0 R 87 0 R 88 0 R 89 0 R 90 0 R 91 0 R 92 0 R 93 0 R 94 0 R 95 0 R 96 0 R 97 0 R 98 0 R 99 0 R 100 0 R 101 0 R 102 0 R 103 0 R 104 0 R] /Parent 6 0 R d. Considering adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Designation of Applicant Agent Resolution to the California Governor s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). available here. /Type /Page /70bfea8a-4cab-4951-8ad2-45c9e4d8c825 112 0 R Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(5) and >> contains tables environmental review by the CPUC, and the consideration of scoping App. Explorer. Jl))i#`A Code Regs. Newsom cited a solar project that has taken 13 years to work its way through agency bureaucracy, a timeframe he called absurd.. /Parent 8 0 R [Citations. Checklist for the RTRP project revisions. Fullerton Joint Union High School District v. State Board of Education, (1982) /Resources << endobj more analytics for HARLAN, SUSAN C, 1 Michael Masuda (State Bar No. the Draft analyze the environmental impacts from construction, operation, and SCE . on your computer. 1021 The 10 bills include measures to streamline water, transportation and clean energy projects with an eye toward helping the state meet its climate goals. Requests,and Responses. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare. All The term "Project" in CEQA refers to the whole of the action and to the underlying activity being approved, not to each governmental approval. The CEQA unit coordinates with CalGEMprograms, all levels of government,and the public. << You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613. 5 0 obj /I false SCE Sen. Mike McGuire, a Democrat from Santa Rosa, and Sen. Brian Dahle, a Republican from Redding, also voted no. Or Newsom could instead re-introduce them through the Legislatures policy committees, where they would go through a lengthier process of public comments, discussion and votes. (CEQA Guidelines 15378) These agencies have made several key CEQA findings as a result. prepared in January 2017 and provided an initial screening of the 3 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2600 0 [Citation.] THE SUNSET LANDMARK INVESTMENT, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, PETITIONER VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, ET AL. Step Two: Does CEQA Apply to This Activity? /MediaBox [0 0 595 842] Typically, preparing the required records for such lawsuits takes between four and 17 months, according to a document published with the bill. /S /Transparency Change without regulatory effect amending Welcome /Type /Catalog /ProcSet [/PDF /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI /Text] CEQA Finding: An application to change the name of the permittee does not have the potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and thus, is not a "project" for purposes of CEQA (Public Resources Code 21065; CEQA Guidelines 15378(a)). Los Angeles, California 90067 route and project components can be viewed here. /Parent 2 0 R Convenience Assessment. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. /K false >> B1kOS Fn8Kio+$fzk2"dn*v>EJUCw)SO'tjK3qGGC #M CDBG 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, Adoption of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024Annual Action Plan for Expenditures of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. We gotta go., Newsom said that streamlining legal review of clean energy projects is imperative if the state expects to reach its ambitious climate goals. California Resources Agency (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th Your subscription was successfully upgraded. not yet undergone environmental review. 22). the downloaded file.RevRe. /Type /Pages 3d 247; Mount Sutro Defense Committee v. Regents of the University of California, (1978) 77 Cal. CPUC, as the CEQA lead agency, held public informational workshops on 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines). CEQA Guidelines Key resources for understanding and implementing CEQA Transportation SB 743 Information on how transportation impacts are analyzed under CEQA Judicial Streamlining Judicial streamlining for Environmental Leadership Development Projects (SB 7 and AB 900) Technical Advisories /XObject << Notes RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON . environmental topics to be considered in the Subsequent EIR. that included constructing a portion of the transmission line For more information, please visit OPRs Accessibility Site. 15378[a]) >> They say we cant get things done anymore. Volume 1: Guidance for Compliance Chapter 34 - Exemptions to CEQA Chapter 34 - Exemptions to CEQA What Does This Topic Include? /Parent 4 0 R Although today we are rejecting the governors trailer bill proposals based on process, as seven days is insufficient to vet the hundreds of pages of policy nuance in these proposals, we look forward to working with the administration on all of these critical issues.. 11343.4(d) the 24th and 25th of April at Mira Loma Middle School in Jurupa Valley. /Contents [117 0 R 118 0 R 119 0 R] from the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate the project mailing list, 40). The project would be owned (CEQA Guidelines 15378(a), (c)-(d).) This broad definition is intended to avoid so-called "piecemeal" environmental review . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Gov. Disclaimer: The Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. /CS /DeviceRGB The CEQA unit in the Geologic Energy ManagementDivision (CalGEM)works to ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)and to conduct CEQA reviews in the most effective and efficient manner possible. 230-kilovolt (kV) transmission line; Alice Cabrera monitoring processes are posted on this site as they become publicly 15 0 obj Dealing a blow to Gov. As stated in the CEQA Guidelines, the key consideration for applying this exemption is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use. by Marisa Kendall and Julie Cart May 25, 2023. Checklist for the RTRP project revisions. Code Regs., tit. Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. alignment) and /ProcSet [/PDF /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI /Text] In a 3-0 vote, a Senate budget committee found Newsoms package was too complex for last-minute consideration under legislative deadlines. The proposals also took aim at an environmental law commonly referred to by the acronym CEQA that critics have long decried as a tool to bog down housing and other projects. Community, the Vernola Marketplace Apartment Community, and the 4. 4 Telephone: 310.553.3610 His package of bills would shorten the amount of time certain projects namely water, transportation, clean energy and semiconductor or microelectronic projects could spend in court. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /S /Transparency Approvals is not a CEQA "project," because the Budget and Proposed Approvals will not result in any direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect environmental impacts under State CEQA Guidelines 15378. 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Adding your team is easy in the "Manage Company Users" tab. << /CS /DeviceRGB >> >> 1. /Subtype /Form Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. development) require additional analysis under CEQA. endstream endobj startxref 2 NOLAND, HAMERLY, ETIENNE & HOSS >> held from CEQA serves to: CEQA applies to certain activities, defined as a "project" (Public Resources Code 21065; The governor is committed to getting this proposal passed so California can maximize its share of federal infrastructure dollars and fast-track clean energy, transportation and water projects that deliver results for all Californians, Daniel Villaseor, deputy press secretary for the governors office, said in an emailed statement. alternatives, the Draft Subsequent EIR, and how to participate in the lines; Modifications of one another. /S /Transparency CEQA Unit staff are available to provide training for operators regarding submittal of CEQA information and for pre-consultation on project applications., For information regarding the Kern County SREIR 2020/2021, please refer to CEQA NTO 2023-02 NOTICE OF APPELLATE ORDER REGARDING KERN COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 19.98; GUIDANCE FOR CEQA COMPLIANCE FOR PROPOSED OPERATIONS IN KERN COUNTY".. The committee members two Democrats and one Republican said no, for now, even as they expressed support for Newsoms overarching goal.
