CEQA
California Environmental Quality Act
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The primary environmental protection law in the state
Make public involvement a REQUIRED part of the land development process
Purpose:
Inform governmental decision-makers and the public about potential significant environmental effects of proposed activities
Identify the ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced
Prevent significant, avoidable damage to the environment through project alternatives or mitigation measures
Disclose to the public the reasons for project approval if significant environmental effects are involved
Enforcement::
Review by other (often understaffed) governmental agencies
Public review by YOU
Environmental Impact Evaluation Areas:
Aesthetics
Agriculture Resources
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology/Soils
Hazards & Hazardous Materials
Hydrology/Water Quality
Land Use/Planning
Mineral Resources
Noise
Population/Housing
Public Services
Recreation
Transportation/Traffic
Utilities/Service Systems
Mandatory Findings of Significance