| #e.21968 | Tuesday 8:30AM to
Wednesday 5:00PM December 11-12, 2012 | CM | 15.00 |
Northwest Environmental Training CenterSan Diego, CA
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is one of the most well known environmental laws. It applies whenever federal agencies propose to take action, or propose to fund or approve the actions of others and environmental impacts are likely to result. NEPA was instrumental in promoting better environmental values by inviting the public to engage in federal agency planning and decision-making processes. At times, procedures and documents required by NEPA form the only administrative record of federal decision-making.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) parallels NEPA for California State and local agency actions. It is an environmental review system that requires agencies considering project approval to analyze and actively protect California's environment. It applies to any project requiring State or local agency action that may have a significant effect on the environment, whether it be on State, local agency, or private land.
The success or failure of many actions depends on compliance with NEPA and CEQA. Using models, case studies, and sample NEPA/CEQA documents, this workshop will help you understand the procedural requirements of the NEPA/CEQA process. This process includes determining when these processes apply, deciding which document to prepare, determining the scope and content of NEPA/CEQA documents, preparing an adequate cumulative impacts analysis, and integrating this process with other laws.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Determine whether a NEPA / CEQA process is necessary
- Determine which process to follow: Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact / Negative Declaration (or Mitigated Negative Declaration), or Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Impact Report
- Study, develop, and describe appropriate alternatives
- Complete an adequate cumulative impacts assessment
- Prepare an Administrative Record to support agency decisions
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