Sections 15300 to 15333 . stream 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. exceptions to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. Relation to Ministerial Projects Sec 21080 of Public Resources Code exempts from the application of CEQA those projects which public agencies exercise only ministerial authority. 0000005287 00000 n 'y=`DB L=7Dv40+;00ib}[o& 2z5gt #1%28#kn:&$X0L2RUc^ ]0lsT**j!%JfFl@I&3/0Tj}-}eI\a)@)^%FR &mP m|Yn15!+LIeQ&K%Ul ( @re1 CEQA is intended to inform government decisionmakers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent significant, avoidable environmental damage. Law Title 12. (PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15300 et seq.) Citing case precedent and based on its reading of the CEQA Guidelines, the Court concluded that "it is reasonable to characterize landfill operations as . On March 28, 2022, the Governor issued Executive Order N-7-22 to bolster regional water conservation efforts. 503 0 obj <>stream California Code of Regulations Title 1. CIP 19-18 Gettysburg - Clovis to Sierra Vista. In addition, the project will not result in any specific or general exceptions to the use of the categorical exemptions as detailed under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. determination. Under CEQA Guidelines section 15301, the key consideration in applying a Class 1 exemption is "whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use of existing facilities." In recent years, the school used temporary (portable) lights at the stadium for a total of approximately 40-50 evenings per year. If the relocation of residences or businesses, or the action involves the potential release into the air of volatile organic compounds, except for small scale in situ soil vapor extraction and treatment systems which have been permitted by the local air pollution control district or air quality management district. hbbd```b``eA$="$D2jE?H6109:2`[H(0lc0L$KfKAdA]9`5Y Y y,"%*jL@$m OqX$} u B. t(n. Nn awt R(Rp]!KF1? xbbb`b``3 1x4>0 Existing Facilities (SG 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor . Climate Assessment, Science, and Research, Californias Climate Change Assessment, research priorities, and visualization tools, A program being developed by OPR, GO-Biz, and LWDA to support resilient, equitable, and sustainable regional economies, Inclusive and sustainable economic development across Californias diverse, interconnected regions, Initiative to bolster California's defense supply chain cybersecurity resilience, and to help grow and sustain California's cybersecurity workforce, California Intiative for the Advancement of PrecisionMedicine, Research and partnerships to advance patient-centered approaches that improve health outcomes, Research to improve STEM education access and outcomes to empower Californias future workforce LADWP responded by filing suit to challenge the lack of CEQA review. 1 For a complete list of CEQA exemptions outside of Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (i.e., CEQA), . Construction or maintenance of interim or temporary surface caps. G Section: 15301, 15303, 15304. . 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. 472 0 obj <> endobj The project consists of street rehabilitation work which is exempt from CEQA per Section 15301. 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. %%EOF (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. 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. For more information, please visit OPRs Accessibility Site. Information to assist with the implementation of AB 52 regarding the analysis of tribal cultural resource impacts and tribal consultation requirements. The court then proceeded to resolve the ambiguity by finding that unlined landfills pose a range of adverse impacts (to groundwater, air and public health) that make it unsuitable for the exemption. %%EOF endobj 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. Categorical Exemptions . For example, a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may, in a particularly sensitive environment, be significant. Installation, in an existing facility occupied by a medical waste generator, of a steam sterilization unit for the treatment of medical waste generated by that facility provided that the unit is installed and operated in accordance with the Medical Waste Management Act (Section 117600, et seq., of the Health and Safety Code) and accepts no offsite waste. Information on the implementation of SB 743, which changed how transportation impacts are analyzed under CEQA. Hloo0)%lc&UIi/@ it Yo;CK8l9nnqY Sections 15301(b) and 15302(d) of California CEQA Guidelines David Lee Management Assistant, , Planning, Maintenance and Construction Branch, presented Board Report No. SN#(l_,FT3am5n)a} mP! 0000003757 00000 n Categorical exemptions are authorized by section 21084, subdivision (a), which states: 0000000016 00000 n The list of exemption classes begins at Section 15301 in the CEQA Guidelines. _BsrHNW`0g({%= R \c3jCn]4'm~l e\+|p#CG^s&. xref The area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. The criteria can be used for all CEQA clearances, including Class 32 (Infill Development) exemptions pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. 2023 Harrison Temblador Hungerford & Guernsey View Our Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Law Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm, Copyright 2023 This project does not fall within an exempt class, but it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the 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. x2@(cXrl:[4wf:N4d^aY10(i}L^@v;=P9c/GPt44C>wNs|UC#|If +@ir=95: 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 appellate court first determined that the term facilities is ambiguous in the landfill setting. Makes findings that a class of projects given categorical exemptions will not have a significant effect on the environment; 2) Certifies state environmental regulatory . Los Angeles Dept. 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. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 0000018752 00000 n The project would meet the criteria of CEQA Guidelines Section 15301-Existing Facilities: a Class 1 exemption. 0000001015 00000 n 15301(f) (Existing Facilities). The information in this article has been prepared by Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Guernsey LLP for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 Existing Facilities. There are 33 classes of categorical exemptions. 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 CEQA Basics. 0000013404 00000 n endstream endobj 643 0 obj <>/Metadata 53 0 R/PieceInfo<>>>/Pages 50 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/StructTreeRoot 55 0 R/Type/Catalog/LastModified(D:20070730154353)/PageLabels 48 0 R>> endobj 644 0 obj <>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 645 0 obj <> endobj 646 0 obj <> endobj 647 0 obj <> endobj 648 0 obj [/Indexed 650 0 R 31 664 0 R] endobj 649 0 obj [/Indexed 650 0 R 18 667 0 R] endobj 650 0 obj [/ICCBased 663 0 R] endobj 651 0 obj <> endobj 652 0 obj <> endobj 653 0 obj <> endobj 654 0 obj <> endobj 655 0 obj <>stream These Advisories provide general advice and recommendations, which agencies, the public, and other entities may use at their discretion. Code Regulations Guideline 15303, Class 3 pertaining to New Construction or Conversion of Existing Structures C] Categorical Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c) Cl Statutory Exemptions: CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 Feasibility and Planning Studies . Copyright Key resources for understanding and implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 181 Categorical Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Class l Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c) and Class 3 Section 15303(a) . The following categorical determinations are based on the project submittal and all project information known to the District as of the date of this determination. Sean Hungerford is a Partner at Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Guernsey LLP in Sacramento, California. ICARP technical assistance, decision-support tools, guidance, and other adaptation and resilience resources. 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 State type and section number: _____ Statutory Exemptions. 3@0+RK,%w As the name implies, categorical exemptions apply to categories of projects that the California Resources Agency has found normally do not have a significant effect on the environment. 15301-15333 / Class 1-Class 33) CEQA Guideline Section(s) / Class(es) . There are also a number of categorical exemptions from CEQA that exempt a project from CEQA unless there is evidence of unusual circumstances indicating that the activity might . CEQA's categorical exemptions are set forth in sections 15301 to 15333 of the Guidelines. 15301 Class 1(c). 3. Resources, guidance, and technical assistance for planners and communities to plan and implement local climate change resilience goals. 3 0 obj the exempt class of activities "consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,. 15300.2. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. tn!PA7Dx D*u'$*B[7+LOmt/groO(o@wHfwiS0NDfa(=ChMRC?jF=QQdqN.AR94zNcUX 0)OPy[nu2JOuM^|-{007dO8SNOnje5Qg"FZw8^ )@ U3"a--:y$62(.z< + 15301. endstream endobj startxref State type and section number: 15301 Existing Facilities Reasons for Exemption. a 35day statute of limitations for this CEQA exemption - shall apply from the date a Notice of Exemption is posted with the San Diego County Clerk, or a 180- 15300. the committee notes that the ceqa guidelines have two applicable categorical exemptions: guidelines section 15301 (c), the class 1 exemption, for development of existing facilities, where there is negligible expansion of an existing use, which specifically includes existing bicycle trails; and guidelines section 15304 (h), the class 4 exemption, 0000001602 00000 n Common Sense Exemption. Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. Article 19 of the Guidelines addresses Categorical Exemptions for certain types of projects. 14952, August 17, 2000] . endobj (CEQA), the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under Section 15308, Class 8 - Actions taken by regulatory agen- . not have a significant effect on the environment and which are therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA. 0000019124 00000 n d$V\>`d@I8,$f3CVkkKA V%$wxO-W The worksheets included herein provide a framework for a lead agency to conduct a preliminary review in order to: 1. Statutory exemptions are determined by the California. @ @HUZG>"Pl -`U^ l+=TT.Efsb;A#&,9\ch P[ b`diL3F @ pR EXISTING FACILITIES Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance . Project - Commitment of Park Fees - Categorical Exemption from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article III, Section 1, . 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. <> (Cal. App. Administration Title 3. Categorical Exemption. CEQA Guidelines Association of Environmental Professionals 2020 267 Note: . 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 . 0000004038 00000 n The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has a number of functions; two major functions are described here. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. b1Xb@vg d~jQv3>cgx3 UVy/Ng-xY 6 d ,X20& J!R The latest information about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). One is to provide decision makers with information about the environmental impacts of projects prior to granting approval. General Provisions Title 2. CEQA Title 19 - Categorical Exemptions Page 3 of 17 Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor . Guidelines, Sections 15301 to 15329 for a list of categorical exemptions). 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. It includes (d) the Restoration Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA. Categorical Exemptions: Article 19 PRC Section 21084 requires the CEQA Guidelines to include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use. 0000018374 00000 n Please note this does not mean the project will have any significant impacts under CEQA, just that further analysis is required. 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. 642 35 Gettysburg Avenue from Clovis Avenue to Sierra Vista Parkway, Categorical Exemption. 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 . (CEQA Guidelines) pertaining to Existing Facilities. There are a number of statutory exemptions that prevent CEQA from applying to projects, even projects that will clearly have significant adverse environmental impacts. By Christopher I. Rendall-Jackson on May 15, 2017 Posted in Exemptions and "Not a Project" Determinations, General. %%EOF @g T STL% hCp&@(Z|wt.gbT 9EO P )dkpXtn$EGN',* CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code requires these Guidelines to include a list of classes of . 676 0 obj <>stream of Water & Power v. County of Inyo 2021 Cal. Harrison Temblador Hungerford & Guernsey, 2023 Harrison Temblador Hungerford & Guernsey, Law Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm. of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions apply to the proposed project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 - Exceptions. Harbors and Navigation Title 8. 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. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL DETERMINATION . Class 2 Replacement or Reconstruction : Consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on . %PDF-1.4 % 0000001861 00000 n 2 0 obj . Categorical Exclusion (CE) under the 2021 Programmatic Agreement Between the FHWA and Caltrans for projects that do not meet the definition of "highway projects" under 23 CFR 773.103 and that qualify for a CE under 23 CFR 771.117 Senior Environmental Planner or Environmental Branch Chief Print Name Signature Date Project Manager / DLA Engineer %PDF-1.5 Categorical Exemption Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15061 (Common Sense . First, the Court held that the County provided inadequate notice of its intent to rely on a categorical exemption to satisfy CEQA in approving condemnation. In Los Angeles Dept. environment and which may be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Exceptions to Categorical Exemptions If the project is determined to be categorically exempt, Caltrans must consider whether the exemption is negated by an exception pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2, and Public Resources Code, Section 21084. 0.5 mile. 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. Article 19. In September 2014, the San Francisco Planning Department (Department) determined the project was categorically exempt from CEQA. The project was found to be exempt based on the following: Section 15332, Class 32 - (Infill Development Project) . These categorical exemptions are listed in the CEQA Guidelines, at 14 Code of California Regulations 15301-15333. State type and section number: 15301 Existing Facilities. % Does evidence support a finding that the project fall into any categorical CEQA exemption? 15300.1. Removal of sealed, non-leaking drums or barrels of hazardous waste or substances that have been stabilized, containerized and are designated for a lawfully permitted destination. 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 . 491 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[472 32]/Info 471 0 R/Length 97/Prev 201440/Root 473 0 R/Size 504/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 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. 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. 0000003663 00000 n The second is to allow the public to comment on the impacts of projects in their community. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. 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). On demurrer, the Kern County Superior Court found that a CEQA petition was barred by res judicata in . endstream endobj startxref 332 0 obj <>stream 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 . Categorically Exempt. 0000001409 00000 n mental Quality Act (CEQA), the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under Sec-tion 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15331, Class 31 (Historical Resource . There are three primary types of CEQA exemptions: statutory exemptions, categorical exemptions, and "common sense" exemptions. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a) - Existing Facilities CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(d) - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures . The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the California Natural Resources Agency that the Bombay Beach Wetland Enhancement Project (PDF) (opens in new tab) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CEQA Exemptions. Grant programs to support local, regional, and tribal climate adaptation and resilience. 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. endstream endobj 675 0 obj <>/Size 642/Type/XRef>>stream # CG^s & please contact the lead agency at the contact information above. 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