s 5_/j@G`DI@%'l)>\{!Q,:ZqkSzgaC03TZHDH"Y2^o[qkOmI7*"t! =cdhA=kA %PDF-1.7 % A categorical exclusion (CE) is a class of actions that a Federal agency has determined, after review by CEQ, do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and for which, therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is normally required. Investment Title 11. CEQA is intended to inform government decisionmakers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent significant, avoidable environmental damage. endobj . 642 0 obj <> endobj Categorical Exclusions. Statewide council that guides OPR in the development of integrated and equitable climate resilience strategies. Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 constitute the list of categorically exempt projects and contain specific criteria that must be met in order for a project to be found categorically exempt. x2@(cXrl:[4wf:N4d^aY10(i}L^@v;=P9c/GPt44C>wNs|UC#|If +@ir=95: The decision tracked the reasoning of an earlier case, Azusa Land Reclamation Co. v. Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 1165, which also found the exemption ambiguous as applied to a landfill. 0000000016 00000 n While the decision nominally applies to unlined landfills, the rationale used by the court could apply equally to other complex industrial operations, such as quarries, that have similar characteristics. 0000004038 00000 n Section 15301 - Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Notice of Exemption Appendix E Revised 2011 To: Office of Planning and Research P.O. In addition, the project will not result in any specific or general exceptions to the use of the categorical exemptions as detailed under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. 0000018947 00000 n Resources, guidance, and technical assistance for planners and communities to plan and implement local climate change resilience goals. b1Xb@vg d~jQv3>cgx3 UVy/Ng-xY 6 d ,X20& J!R The CEQA Guidelines include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CIP 19-18 Gettysburg - Clovis to Sierra Vista. 332 0 obj <>stream 23 . To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. @g T STL% hCp&@(Z|wt.gbT 9EO P )dkpXtn$EGN',* One is to provide decision makers with information about the environmental impacts of projects prior to granting approval. Categorical Exemption: SG 15301, Class 1/Section 3.a: Existing Facilities. Information on how the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyzes climate change. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. the classes of categorical exemptions may be excluded from using a categorical exemption based on a series of exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2, that if triggered, prohibit the application of a categorical exemption. 0000013404 00000 n G 15061(b)(3) - It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and the activity is not subject to the CEQA. ICARP technical assistance, decision-support tools, guidance, and other adaptation and resilience resources. The entire rulemaking package filed with OAL on January 4, 2013, including the final adopted regulations, can be found here: During its initial review of the project the city planning department determined that it qualified for two categorical exemptions from CEQA, CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d) (restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated structures) and CEQA Guidelines section 15303(b) (multi-family residential structure totaling no more than four units. Construction activities and relaxation of standards allowing environmental degradation are not included in this exemption. I. OVERVIEW OF CEQA CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS IN 2018. Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15300.4 - Application by Public Agencies, Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction. For example, a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may, in a particularly sensitive environment, be significant. Categorical exemptions are identified by the State Resources Agency and are defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR Section 15300-15331). CEQA Exemptions. x\?}X4L su\4ECZcJd3_r%E6to|}UVa9+*q#?`+GWx;}5= RZCcko(LKJ|8HSTed.X/W7bOVI%4sC1588*qIDnF4 `Y,`-B8E.j8w\ldnp-|4},pd>n(*wYMV"y2!( K*C b Ha2KraBMKfHhQ4,[jW!KzOk&"}LH"qXd>I>]ga&_ZQSFzh JCf~tmn7fe{9.q 0*-ZJ/-zUwX,? 8{Lhl. (d)), and construction of the new building was exempt under the Class 3 exemption as a residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units (Guidelines, 15303, subd. 265 0 obj <> endobj Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 642 35 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). endobj State type and section number: _____ Statutory Exemptions. B. . The project consists of street rehabilitation work which is exempt from CEQA per Section 15301. Common Sense Exemption. 15301(f) (Existing Facilities). Makes findings that a class of projects given categorical exemptions will not have a significant effect on the environment; 2) Certifies state environmental regulatory . 676 0 obj <>stream 503 0 obj <>stream Home - California Association of Environmental Professionals In May 2017, the Fifth Appellate District published a decision addressing preclusion, which is rarely a topic in CEQA litigation. 2ti&Dx2}F$].HI8`?XPcz_xmn]_0|Lf~jl$l\rA0Y #q%2vEE0r_El _RYy:lbd\:&&/TLdO,G{q?fha}cT51[-\XY8J&yDVu{GCB+%IqUWv*RjC5 &hwR0\8' Dh D7[dOx>p1 0000008612 00000 n hbbd```b``6 3@$S dfC{`5`L| &u QDrEX X$?c`bd`LH&A@ < Consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. The use of Section 15301 is applicable and appropriate because the Zone Variance would not make any physical change to the environment because the existing structures (a . The project consists of street rehabilitation work which is exempt from CEQA per Section 15301. 0000003710 00000 n 15300. In September 2014, the San Francisco Planning Department (Department) determined the project was categorically exempt from CEQA. '8'8J&Tki_EqIg,8\hIiBSJC^kb|O&_R[pGmL>Wt.g^3M~=Du({ zQC? 15300.2. % No. The adoption of an administrative decision or order enforcing or revoking the lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or enforcing the general rule, standard, or objective. The types of existing facilities itemized in14 CCR Section 15301are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. The criteria can be used for all CEQA clearances, including Class 32 (Infill Development) exemptions pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. LEXIS 676. 0000007899 00000 n Military and Veterans Affairs 0000007231 00000 n Current through Register 2023 Notice Reg. 0000005914 00000 n t(n. 0000009854 00000 n CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION(S)(State CEQA Guidelines Sec. County Clerk . State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 . Los Angeles Dept. stream Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. A public agency must comply with CEQA when it undertakes an activity defined by CEQA as a "project." . Ft@ qDP5*ole*)]`bJ&pi% XI " dA..PM! h Disclaimer: The Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. Sections 15300 to 15333 . Existing Facilities (SG 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor . The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. 3 0 obj Actions by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the regulatory agency or enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective, administered or adopted by the regulatory agency. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613. CEQA exemption Section 15301, Class 1, applies to this proposed project as the project . L=7Dv40+;00ib}[o& 2z5gt #1%28#kn:&$X0L2RUc^ ]0lsT**j!%JfFl@I&3/0Tj}-}eI\a)@)^%FR &mP m|Yn15!+LIeQ&K%Ul ( @re1 Code Regs. (CEQA), the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under Section 15308, Class 8 - Actions taken by regulatory agen- . Administration Title 3. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. (PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15300 et seq.) No. @ @HUZG>"Pl -`U^ l+=TT.Efsb;A#&,9\ch P[ b`diL3F @ pR of Water & Power v. Under CEQA Guidelines section 15301, the key consideration in applying a Class 1 exemption is "whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use of existing facilities." In recent years, the school used temporary (portable) lights at the stadium for a total of approximately 40-50 evenings per year. The following specific categorical exemptions within such classes are set forth for use by Lead City Agencies, provided such categorical exemptions are not used for projects where it can be readily perceived that such projects may have a . xref Information on how the Legislature and the CEQA Guidelines have streamlined environmental review of housing projects. Categorical Exemptions . Box 3044, Room 113 . %PDF-1.4 % Section 15301 of CEQA's Guidelines categorically exempts, among other things, ongoing operations at "existing facilities." A new decision from the Fifth Appellate District will make it more difficult to apply the "existing facilities" exemption to complex land uses, and particularly to industrial operations. 0000005287 00000 n When relying on a categorical exemption to CEQA, like the Existing Facilities (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301), Replacement or Reconstruction (CEQA Guidelines Section 15302) or New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption, it is important to understand that CEQA looks at the changes that will be made to the present conditions. 181 Categorical Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Class l Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c) and Class 3 Section 15303(a) . The project would not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual not have a significant effect on the environment and which are therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Categorical Exemptions from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Guidelines for implementation of CEQA adopted by the Secretary of the California Resources Agency require that local agencies adopt a list of categorical exemptions from CEQA. xbbb`b``3 1x4>0 Categorical Exemption. 2011-2021 Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Guernsey LLP. These categorical exemptions are listed in the CEQA Guidelines, at 14 Code of California Regulations 15301-15333. under Guideline 15301 exemption for . The proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 Existing Facilities. ['K=KRi'{AG B!b# determination. 4 0 obj endstream endobj startxref 15301. Categorical Exemption. (CEQA Guidelines) pertaining to Existing Facilities. %PDF-1.5 2023 Harrison Temblador Hungerford & Guernsey View Our Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Law Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm, Copyright 2023 NO: Consideration should be given to categorical exemptions (continue to step II B). The Department determined that the renovation and restoration of the small cottage was within the exemption for restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated structures (CEQA Guidelines, 15301, subd. The operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agencys determination. Construction shall include removing 3"-6" of existing asphalt concrete and placing 5" of new asphalt, removing 3" of existing aggregate base, 3" of existing sub-grade and placing 6" of new aggregate base for approximately 1,300 ft. replacing portions of existing sidewalk, curb and gutter, raising existing manholes, water valves to finish grade, installation of new traffic signal loop detectors and re-striping of pavement markers. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities. Any written comments or petitions to be submitted to toninghe Z Administrator must be . CEQA's categorical exemptions are set forth in sections 15301 to 15333 of the Guidelines. of Water & Power v. County of Inyo, the county attempted to invoke the exemption for operations at an unlined landfill, as part of an effort to acquire the landfill from the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power by eminent domain. . _BsrHNW`0g({%= R \c3jCn]4'm~l e\+|p#CG^s&. Article 19. The city planning department determined that the renovation of the cottage was categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 exemption (Guidelines, 15301, subd. (Cal. 0000009291 00000 n 51, December 23, 2022 Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction All rights reserved. 0.5 mile. This report reviews all California Court of Appeal and Supreme Court decisions that have analyzed categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) from 1997 through . endstream endobj startxref 0000017913 00000 n du{(5S{Sog;i 3. 0000001602 00000 n (Pub. 1 For a complete list of CEQA exemptions outside of Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (i.e., CEQA), . For more information contact: LEA Support Services, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov, 50% of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; or, The project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan, and. State code number: _____ Reasons why project is exempt: Lead Agency Contact Person: . No cleanup shall be subject to this exemption if the action requires the onsite use of a hazardous waste incinerator or thermal treatment unit, or. 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. Section 15301 of CEQAs Guidelines categorically exempts, among other things, ongoing operations at existing facilities. A new decision from the Fifth Appellate District will make it more difficult to apply the existing facilities exemption to complex land uses, and particularly to industrial operations. Additionally, the CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 includes a list of exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions, none of which may apply to a . %%EOF 0 The direct referral of a violation of lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or of a general rule, standard, or objective to the Attorney General, District Attorney, or City Attorney as appropriate, for judicial enforcement. Rehabilitative and Developmental Services Title 10. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use. trailer Categorically Exempt. Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL DETERMINATION . CEQA Title 19 - Categorical Exemptions Page 2 of 17 (e) Hazardous Waste Sites. G aY[$^/ZgwQ*@x{JOZ/`a`7Je bar the use of a categorical exemption (PRC 21084 and 14 CCR 15300.2). December 30, 2022. Gettysburg Avenue from Clovis Avenue to Sierra Vista Parkway, Categorical Exemption. d$V\>`d@I8,$f3CVkkKA V%$wxO-W PRC Section 21084 requires the CEQA Guidelines to include a list of classes of projects which have been determinednotto have a significant effect on the environment and which shall be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. 2023 State of California. 0000001015 00000 n State type and section number: 15301 Existing Facilities Reasons for Exemption. 0000012720 00000 n Copyright Guidelines, Sections 15301 to 15329 for a list of categorical exemptions). Statutory exemptions are determined by the California. CEQA applies to certain activities of state and local public agencies. 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If you enjoyed this article, Get email updates (It’s Free) No related posts.'/> s 5_/j@G`DI@%'l)>\{!Q,:ZqkSzgaC03TZHDH"Y2^o[qkOmI7*"t! =cdhA=kA %PDF-1.7 % A categorical exclusion (CE) is a class of actions that a Federal agency has determined, after review by CEQ, do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and for which, therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is normally required. Investment Title 11. CEQA is intended to inform government decisionmakers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent significant, avoidable environmental damage. endobj . 642 0 obj <> endobj Categorical Exclusions. Statewide council that guides OPR in the development of integrated and equitable climate resilience strategies. Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 constitute the list of categorically exempt projects and contain specific criteria that must be met in order for a project to be found categorically exempt. x2@(cXrl:[4wf:N4d^aY10(i}L^@v;=P9c/GPt44C>wNs|UC#|If +@ir=95: The decision tracked the reasoning of an earlier case, Azusa Land Reclamation Co. v. Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 1165, which also found the exemption ambiguous as applied to a landfill. 0000000016 00000 n While the decision nominally applies to unlined landfills, the rationale used by the court could apply equally to other complex industrial operations, such as quarries, that have similar characteristics. 0000004038 00000 n Section 15301 - Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Notice of Exemption Appendix E Revised 2011 To: Office of Planning and Research P.O. In addition, the project will not result in any specific or general exceptions to the use of the categorical exemptions as detailed under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. 0000018947 00000 n Resources, guidance, and technical assistance for planners and communities to plan and implement local climate change resilience goals. b1Xb@vg d~jQv3>cgx3 UVy/Ng-xY 6 d ,X20& J!R The CEQA Guidelines include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CIP 19-18 Gettysburg - Clovis to Sierra Vista. 332 0 obj <>stream 23 . To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. @g T STL% hCp&@(Z|wt.gbT 9EO P )dkpXtn$EGN',* One is to provide decision makers with information about the environmental impacts of projects prior to granting approval. Categorical Exemption: SG 15301, Class 1/Section 3.a: Existing Facilities. Information on how the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyzes climate change. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. the classes of categorical exemptions may be excluded from using a categorical exemption based on a series of exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2, that if triggered, prohibit the application of a categorical exemption. 0000013404 00000 n G 15061(b)(3) - It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and the activity is not subject to the CEQA. ICARP technical assistance, decision-support tools, guidance, and other adaptation and resilience resources. The entire rulemaking package filed with OAL on January 4, 2013, including the final adopted regulations, can be found here: During its initial review of the project the city planning department determined that it qualified for two categorical exemptions from CEQA, CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d) (restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated structures) and CEQA Guidelines section 15303(b) (multi-family residential structure totaling no more than four units. Construction activities and relaxation of standards allowing environmental degradation are not included in this exemption. I. OVERVIEW OF CEQA CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS IN 2018. Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15300.4 - Application by Public Agencies, Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction. For example, a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may, in a particularly sensitive environment, be significant. Categorical exemptions are identified by the State Resources Agency and are defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR Section 15300-15331). CEQA Exemptions. x\?}X4L su\4ECZcJd3_r%E6to|}UVa9+*q#?`+GWx;}5= RZCcko(LKJ|8HSTed.X/W7bOVI%4sC1588*qIDnF4 `Y,`-B8E.j8w\ldnp-|4},pd>n(*wYMV"y2!( K*C b Ha2KraBMKfHhQ4,[jW!KzOk&"}LH"qXd>I>]ga&_ZQSFzh JCf~tmn7fe{9.q 0*-ZJ/-zUwX,? 8{Lhl. (d)), and construction of the new building was exempt under the Class 3 exemption as a residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units (Guidelines, 15303, subd. 265 0 obj <> endobj Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 642 35 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). endobj State type and section number: _____ Statutory Exemptions. B. . The project consists of street rehabilitation work which is exempt from CEQA per Section 15301. Common Sense Exemption. 15301(f) (Existing Facilities). Makes findings that a class of projects given categorical exemptions will not have a significant effect on the environment; 2) Certifies state environmental regulatory . 676 0 obj <>stream 503 0 obj <>stream Home - California Association of Environmental Professionals In May 2017, the Fifth Appellate District published a decision addressing preclusion, which is rarely a topic in CEQA litigation. 2ti&Dx2}F$].HI8`?XPcz_xmn]_0|Lf~jl$l\rA0Y #q%2vEE0r_El _RYy:lbd\:&&/TLdO,G{q?fha}cT51[-\XY8J&yDVu{GCB+%IqUWv*RjC5 &hwR0\8' Dh D7[dOx>p1 0000008612 00000 n hbbd```b``6 3@$S dfC{`5`L| &u QDrEX X$?c`bd`LH&A@ < Consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. The use of Section 15301 is applicable and appropriate because the Zone Variance would not make any physical change to the environment because the existing structures (a . The project consists of street rehabilitation work which is exempt from CEQA per Section 15301. 0000003710 00000 n 15300. In September 2014, the San Francisco Planning Department (Department) determined the project was categorically exempt from CEQA. '8'8J&Tki_EqIg,8\hIiBSJC^kb|O&_R[pGmL>Wt.g^3M~=Du({ zQC? 15300.2. % No. The adoption of an administrative decision or order enforcing or revoking the lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or enforcing the general rule, standard, or objective. The types of existing facilities itemized in14 CCR Section 15301are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. The criteria can be used for all CEQA clearances, including Class 32 (Infill Development) exemptions pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. LEXIS 676. 0000007899 00000 n Military and Veterans Affairs 0000007231 00000 n Current through Register 2023 Notice Reg. 0000005914 00000 n t(n. 0000009854 00000 n CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION(S)(State CEQA Guidelines Sec. County Clerk . State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 . Los Angeles Dept. stream Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. A public agency must comply with CEQA when it undertakes an activity defined by CEQA as a "project." . Ft@ qDP5*ole*)]`bJ&pi% XI " dA..PM! h Disclaimer: The Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. Sections 15300 to 15333 . Existing Facilities (SG 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor . The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. 3 0 obj Actions by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the regulatory agency or enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective, administered or adopted by the regulatory agency. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613. CEQA exemption Section 15301, Class 1, applies to this proposed project as the project . L=7Dv40+;00ib}[o& 2z5gt #1%28#kn:&$X0L2RUc^ ]0lsT**j!%JfFl@I&3/0Tj}-}eI\a)@)^%FR &mP m|Yn15!+LIeQ&K%Ul ( @re1 Code Regs. (CEQA), the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under Section 15308, Class 8 - Actions taken by regulatory agen- . Administration Title 3. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. (PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15300 et seq.) No. @ @HUZG>"Pl -`U^ l+=TT.Efsb;A#&,9\ch P[ b`diL3F @ pR of Water & Power v. Under CEQA Guidelines section 15301, the key consideration in applying a Class 1 exemption is "whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use of existing facilities." In recent years, the school used temporary (portable) lights at the stadium for a total of approximately 40-50 evenings per year. The following specific categorical exemptions within such classes are set forth for use by Lead City Agencies, provided such categorical exemptions are not used for projects where it can be readily perceived that such projects may have a . xref Information on how the Legislature and the CEQA Guidelines have streamlined environmental review of housing projects. Categorical Exemptions . Box 3044, Room 113 . %PDF-1.4 % Section 15301 of CEQA's Guidelines categorically exempts, among other things, ongoing operations at "existing facilities." A new decision from the Fifth Appellate District will make it more difficult to apply the "existing facilities" exemption to complex land uses, and particularly to industrial operations. 0000005287 00000 n When relying on a categorical exemption to CEQA, like the Existing Facilities (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301), Replacement or Reconstruction (CEQA Guidelines Section 15302) or New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption, it is important to understand that CEQA looks at the changes that will be made to the present conditions. 181 Categorical Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Class l Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c) and Class 3 Section 15303(a) . The project would not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual not have a significant effect on the environment and which are therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Categorical Exemptions from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Guidelines for implementation of CEQA adopted by the Secretary of the California Resources Agency require that local agencies adopt a list of categorical exemptions from CEQA. xbbb`b``3 1x4>0 Categorical Exemption. 2011-2021 Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Guernsey LLP. These categorical exemptions are listed in the CEQA Guidelines, at 14 Code of California Regulations 15301-15333. under Guideline 15301 exemption for . The proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 Existing Facilities. ['K=KRi'{AG B!b# determination. 4 0 obj endstream endobj startxref 15301. Categorical Exemption. (CEQA Guidelines) pertaining to Existing Facilities. %PDF-1.5 2023 Harrison Temblador Hungerford & Guernsey View Our Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Law Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm, Copyright 2023 NO: Consideration should be given to categorical exemptions (continue to step II B). The Department determined that the renovation and restoration of the small cottage was within the exemption for restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated structures (CEQA Guidelines, 15301, subd. The operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agencys determination. Construction shall include removing 3"-6" of existing asphalt concrete and placing 5" of new asphalt, removing 3" of existing aggregate base, 3" of existing sub-grade and placing 6" of new aggregate base for approximately 1,300 ft. replacing portions of existing sidewalk, curb and gutter, raising existing manholes, water valves to finish grade, installation of new traffic signal loop detectors and re-striping of pavement markers. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities. Any written comments or petitions to be submitted to toninghe Z Administrator must be . CEQA's categorical exemptions are set forth in sections 15301 to 15333 of the Guidelines. of Water & Power v. County of Inyo, the county attempted to invoke the exemption for operations at an unlined landfill, as part of an effort to acquire the landfill from the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power by eminent domain. . _BsrHNW`0g({%= R \c3jCn]4'm~l e\+|p#CG^s&. Article 19. The city planning department determined that the renovation of the cottage was categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 exemption (Guidelines, 15301, subd. (Cal. 0000009291 00000 n 51, December 23, 2022 Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction All rights reserved. 0.5 mile. This report reviews all California Court of Appeal and Supreme Court decisions that have analyzed categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) from 1997 through . endstream endobj startxref 0000017913 00000 n du{(5S{Sog;i 3. 0000001602 00000 n (Pub. 1 For a complete list of CEQA exemptions outside of Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (i.e., CEQA), . For more information contact: LEA Support Services, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov, 50% of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; or, The project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan, and. State code number: _____ Reasons why project is exempt: Lead Agency Contact Person: . No cleanup shall be subject to this exemption if the action requires the onsite use of a hazardous waste incinerator or thermal treatment unit, or. 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. Section 15301 of CEQAs Guidelines categorically exempts, among other things, ongoing operations at existing facilities. A new decision from the Fifth Appellate District will make it more difficult to apply the existing facilities exemption to complex land uses, and particularly to industrial operations. Additionally, the CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 includes a list of exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions, none of which may apply to a . %%EOF 0 The direct referral of a violation of lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or of a general rule, standard, or objective to the Attorney General, District Attorney, or City Attorney as appropriate, for judicial enforcement. Rehabilitative and Developmental Services Title 10. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use. trailer Categorically Exempt. Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL DETERMINATION . CEQA Title 19 - Categorical Exemptions Page 2 of 17 (e) Hazardous Waste Sites. G aY[$^/ZgwQ*@x{JOZ/`a`7Je bar the use of a categorical exemption (PRC 21084 and 14 CCR 15300.2). December 30, 2022. Gettysburg Avenue from Clovis Avenue to Sierra Vista Parkway, Categorical Exemption. d$V\>`d@I8,$f3CVkkKA V%$wxO-W PRC Section 21084 requires the CEQA Guidelines to include a list of classes of projects which have been determinednotto have a significant effect on the environment and which shall be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. 2023 State of California. 0000001015 00000 n State type and section number: 15301 Existing Facilities Reasons for Exemption. 0000012720 00000 n Copyright Guidelines, Sections 15301 to 15329 for a list of categorical exemptions). Statutory exemptions are determined by the California. CEQA applies to certain activities of state and local public agencies. Sections 15301(b) and 15302(d) of California CEQA Guidelines David Lee Management Assistant, , Planning, Maintenance and Construction Branch, presented Board Report No. Environmental Consideration: In accordance with Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from . (b)(3)). Hloo0)%lc&UIi/@ it Yo;CK8l9nnqY Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code requires these 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, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Adaptation and resilience Resources categorically exempts, among other things, ongoing operations at existing Facilities Reasons why project categorically... 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Covered by the . Excavation and/or offsite disposal of contaminated soils or sludges in regulated units. On appeal, the arguments centered on whether the ongoing operation of an unlined landfill comes within the existing facilities exemption and is thus exempt from CEQA review. The types of "existing facilities" itemized below are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. EXISTING FACILITIES Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance . Application of dust suppressants or dust binders to surface soils. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type, in the same place, over time is significant (for example, annual additions to an existing building under Class 1). K~8w"2%q' _E1K=^!L/:yf/ d (C"(uV22i%J8N?&U-Xi|_r;gXgcs2|v0f;{A3h\ig* KCca"A[5^5Y^}&;s1qQ@s>s 5_/j@G`DI@%'l)>\{!Q,:ZqkSzgaC03TZHDH"Y2^o[qkOmI7*"t! =cdhA=kA %PDF-1.7 % A categorical exclusion (CE) is a class of actions that a Federal agency has determined, after review by CEQ, do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and for which, therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is normally required. Investment Title 11. CEQA is intended to inform government decisionmakers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent significant, avoidable environmental damage. endobj . 642 0 obj <> endobj Categorical Exclusions. Statewide council that guides OPR in the development of integrated and equitable climate resilience strategies. Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 constitute the list of categorically exempt projects and contain specific criteria that must be met in order for a project to be found categorically exempt. x2@(cXrl:[4wf:N4d^aY10(i}L^@v;=P9c/GPt44C>wNs|UC#|If +@ir=95: The decision tracked the reasoning of an earlier case, Azusa Land Reclamation Co. v. Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 1165, which also found the exemption ambiguous as applied to a landfill. 0000000016 00000 n While the decision nominally applies to unlined landfills, the rationale used by the court could apply equally to other complex industrial operations, such as quarries, that have similar characteristics. 0000004038 00000 n Section 15301 - Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Notice of Exemption Appendix E Revised 2011 To: Office of Planning and Research P.O. In addition, the project will not result in any specific or general exceptions to the use of the categorical exemptions as detailed under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. 0000018947 00000 n Resources, guidance, and technical assistance for planners and communities to plan and implement local climate change resilience goals. b1Xb@vg d~jQv3>cgx3 UVy/Ng-xY 6 d ,X20& J!R The CEQA Guidelines include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CIP 19-18 Gettysburg - Clovis to Sierra Vista. 332 0 obj <>stream 23 . To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. @g T STL% hCp&@(Z|wt.gbT 9EO P )dkpXtn$EGN',* One is to provide decision makers with information about the environmental impacts of projects prior to granting approval. Categorical Exemption: SG 15301, Class 1/Section 3.a: Existing Facilities. Information on how the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyzes climate change. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. the classes of categorical exemptions may be excluded from using a categorical exemption based on a series of exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2, that if triggered, prohibit the application of a categorical exemption. 0000013404 00000 n G 15061(b)(3) - It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and the activity is not subject to the CEQA. ICARP technical assistance, decision-support tools, guidance, and other adaptation and resilience resources. The entire rulemaking package filed with OAL on January 4, 2013, including the final adopted regulations, can be found here: During its initial review of the project the city planning department determined that it qualified for two categorical exemptions from CEQA, CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d) (restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated structures) and CEQA Guidelines section 15303(b) (multi-family residential structure totaling no more than four units. Construction activities and relaxation of standards allowing environmental degradation are not included in this exemption. I. OVERVIEW OF CEQA CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS IN 2018. Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15300.4 - Application by Public Agencies, Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction. For example, a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may, in a particularly sensitive environment, be significant. Categorical exemptions are identified by the State Resources Agency and are defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR Section 15300-15331). CEQA Exemptions. x\?}X4L su\4ECZcJd3_r%E6to|}UVa9+*q#?`+GWx;}5= RZCcko(LKJ|8HSTed.X/W7bOVI%4sC1588*qIDnF4 `Y,`-B8E.j8w\ldnp-|4},pd>n(*wYMV"y2!( K*C b Ha2KraBMKfHhQ4,[jW!KzOk&"}LH"qXd>I>]ga&_ZQSFzh JCf~tmn7fe{9.q 0*-ZJ/-zUwX,? 8{Lhl. (d)), and construction of the new building was exempt under the Class 3 exemption as a residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units (Guidelines, 15303, subd. 265 0 obj <> endobj Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 642 35 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). endobj State type and section number: _____ Statutory Exemptions. B. . The project consists of street rehabilitation work which is exempt from CEQA per Section 15301. Common Sense Exemption. 15301(f) (Existing Facilities). Makes findings that a class of projects given categorical exemptions will not have a significant effect on the environment; 2) Certifies state environmental regulatory . 676 0 obj <>stream 503 0 obj <>stream Home - California Association of Environmental Professionals In May 2017, the Fifth Appellate District published a decision addressing preclusion, which is rarely a topic in CEQA litigation. 2ti&Dx2}F$].HI8`?XPcz_xmn]_0|Lf~jl$l\rA0Y #q%2vEE0r_El _RYy:lbd\:&&/TLdO,G{q?fha}cT51[-\XY8J&yDVu{GCB+%IqUWv*RjC5 &hwR0\8' Dh D7[dOx>p1 0000008612 00000 n hbbd```b``6 3@$S dfC{`5`L| &u QDrEX X$?c`bd`LH&A@ < Consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. The use of Section 15301 is applicable and appropriate because the Zone Variance would not make any physical change to the environment because the existing structures (a . The project consists of street rehabilitation work which is exempt from CEQA per Section 15301. 0000003710 00000 n 15300. In September 2014, the San Francisco Planning Department (Department) determined the project was categorically exempt from CEQA. '8'8J&Tki_EqIg,8\hIiBSJC^kb|O&_R[pGmL>Wt.g^3M~=Du({ zQC? 15300.2. % No. The adoption of an administrative decision or order enforcing or revoking the lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or enforcing the general rule, standard, or objective. The types of existing facilities itemized in14 CCR Section 15301are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. The criteria can be used for all CEQA clearances, including Class 32 (Infill Development) exemptions pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. LEXIS 676. 0000007899 00000 n Military and Veterans Affairs 0000007231 00000 n Current through Register 2023 Notice Reg. 0000005914 00000 n t(n. 0000009854 00000 n CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION(S)(State CEQA Guidelines Sec. County Clerk . State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 . Los Angeles Dept. stream Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. A public agency must comply with CEQA when it undertakes an activity defined by CEQA as a "project." . Ft@ qDP5*ole*)]`bJ&pi% XI " dA..PM! h Disclaimer: The Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. Sections 15300 to 15333 . Existing Facilities (SG 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor . The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. 3 0 obj Actions by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the regulatory agency or enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective, administered or adopted by the regulatory agency. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613. CEQA exemption Section 15301, Class 1, applies to this proposed project as the project . L=7Dv40+;00ib}[o& 2z5gt #1%28#kn:&$X0L2RUc^ ]0lsT**j!%JfFl@I&3/0Tj}-}eI\a)@)^%FR &mP m|Yn15!+LIeQ&K%Ul ( @re1 Code Regs. (CEQA), the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under Section 15308, Class 8 - Actions taken by regulatory agen- . Administration Title 3. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. (PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15300 et seq.) No. @ @HUZG>"Pl -`U^ l+=TT.Efsb;A#&,9\ch P[ b`diL3F @ pR of Water & Power v. Under CEQA Guidelines section 15301, the key consideration in applying a Class 1 exemption is "whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use of existing facilities." In recent years, the school used temporary (portable) lights at the stadium for a total of approximately 40-50 evenings per year. The following specific categorical exemptions within such classes are set forth for use by Lead City Agencies, provided such categorical exemptions are not used for projects where it can be readily perceived that such projects may have a . xref Information on how the Legislature and the CEQA Guidelines have streamlined environmental review of housing projects. Categorical Exemptions . Box 3044, Room 113 . %PDF-1.4 % Section 15301 of CEQA's Guidelines categorically exempts, among other things, ongoing operations at "existing facilities." A new decision from the Fifth Appellate District will make it more difficult to apply the "existing facilities" exemption to complex land uses, and particularly to industrial operations. 0000005287 00000 n When relying on a categorical exemption to CEQA, like the Existing Facilities (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301), Replacement or Reconstruction (CEQA Guidelines Section 15302) or New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption, it is important to understand that CEQA looks at the changes that will be made to the present conditions. 181 Categorical Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Class l Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c) and Class 3 Section 15303(a) . The project would not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual not have a significant effect on the environment and which are therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Categorical Exemptions from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Guidelines for implementation of CEQA adopted by the Secretary of the California Resources Agency require that local agencies adopt a list of categorical exemptions from CEQA. xbbb`b``3 1x4>0 Categorical Exemption. 2011-2021 Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Guernsey LLP. These categorical exemptions are listed in the CEQA Guidelines, at 14 Code of California Regulations 15301-15333. under Guideline 15301 exemption for . The proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 Existing Facilities. ['K=KRi'{AG B!b# determination. 4 0 obj endstream endobj startxref 15301. Categorical Exemption. (CEQA Guidelines) pertaining to Existing Facilities. %PDF-1.5 2023 Harrison Temblador Hungerford & Guernsey View Our Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Law Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm, Copyright 2023 NO: Consideration should be given to categorical exemptions (continue to step II B). The Department determined that the renovation and restoration of the small cottage was within the exemption for restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated structures (CEQA Guidelines, 15301, subd. The operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agencys determination. Construction shall include removing 3"-6" of existing asphalt concrete and placing 5" of new asphalt, removing 3" of existing aggregate base, 3" of existing sub-grade and placing 6" of new aggregate base for approximately 1,300 ft. replacing portions of existing sidewalk, curb and gutter, raising existing manholes, water valves to finish grade, installation of new traffic signal loop detectors and re-striping of pavement markers. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities. Any written comments or petitions to be submitted to toninghe Z Administrator must be . CEQA's categorical exemptions are set forth in sections 15301 to 15333 of the Guidelines. of Water & Power v. County of Inyo, the county attempted to invoke the exemption for operations at an unlined landfill, as part of an effort to acquire the landfill from the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power by eminent domain. . _BsrHNW`0g({%= R \c3jCn]4'm~l e\+|p#CG^s&. Article 19. The city planning department determined that the renovation of the cottage was categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 exemption (Guidelines, 15301, subd. (Cal. 0000009291 00000 n 51, December 23, 2022 Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction All rights reserved. 0.5 mile. This report reviews all California Court of Appeal and Supreme Court decisions that have analyzed categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) from 1997 through . endstream endobj startxref 0000017913 00000 n du{(5S{Sog;i 3. 0000001602 00000 n (Pub. 1 For a complete list of CEQA exemptions outside of Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (i.e., CEQA), . For more information contact: LEA Support Services, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov, 50% of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; or, The project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan, and. State code number: _____ Reasons why project is exempt: Lead Agency Contact Person: . No cleanup shall be subject to this exemption if the action requires the onsite use of a hazardous waste incinerator or thermal treatment unit, or. 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. Section 15301 of CEQAs Guidelines categorically exempts, among other things, ongoing operations at existing facilities. A new decision from the Fifth Appellate District will make it more difficult to apply the existing facilities exemption to complex land uses, and particularly to industrial operations. Additionally, the CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 includes a list of exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions, none of which may apply to a . %%EOF 0 The direct referral of a violation of lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or of a general rule, standard, or objective to the Attorney General, District Attorney, or City Attorney as appropriate, for judicial enforcement. Rehabilitative and Developmental Services Title 10. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use. trailer Categorically Exempt. Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL DETERMINATION . CEQA Title 19 - Categorical Exemptions Page 2 of 17 (e) Hazardous Waste Sites. G aY[$^/ZgwQ*@x{JOZ/`a`7Je bar the use of a categorical exemption (PRC 21084 and 14 CCR 15300.2). December 30, 2022. Gettysburg Avenue from Clovis Avenue to Sierra Vista Parkway, Categorical Exemption. d$V\>`d@I8,$f3CVkkKA V%$wxO-W PRC Section 21084 requires the CEQA Guidelines to include a list of classes of projects which have been determinednotto have a significant effect on the environment and which shall be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. 2023 State of California. 0000001015 00000 n State type and section number: 15301 Existing Facilities Reasons for Exemption. 0000012720 00000 n Copyright Guidelines, Sections 15301 to 15329 for a list of categorical exemptions). Statutory exemptions are determined by the California. CEQA applies to certain activities of state and local public agencies. 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