What Are Ceqa Requirements
The California Environmental Quality Act (Ceqa) Is a California Law That Requires Public Agencies and Local Governments to Evaluate and Disclose the...
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a California law that requires public agencies and local governments to evaluate and disclose the environmental impacts of development projects or other major land use decisions, and to limit or avoid those impacts to the extent feasible.
Where are the CEQA guidelines?
The CEQA Guidelines apply to public agencies throughout the state, including local governments, special districts, and State agencies. Public Resources Code section 21083 requires the Office of Planning and Research and the Natural Resources Agency to periodically update the CEQA Guidelines.
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What is the CEQA process?
The CEQA process requires the public agency in charge of permitting the project, known as the “lead agency,” to conduct an environmental review. This review is pulled together in one document, either a negative declaration if no adverse impact is projected, or an environmental impact report.
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