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(2) A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list of hazardous waste sites compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. (3) A categorical exemption shall also not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

The District/Region Senior Environmental Planner decides whether a project is eligible for a categorical exemption as part of the preliminary review of the project. Caltrans documents its determination that a project meets the criteria of a categorical exemption by completing the CE/CE form and retaining it in the project file. The list of ...

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. The worksheets included herein provide a framework for a lead agency to conduct a preliminary review in order to: 1.

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(b) A private project shall be exempt from CEQA if the project received approval of a lease, license, certificate, permit, or other entitlement for use from a public agency prior to April 5, 1973, subject to the following provisions: (1) CEQA does not prohibit a public agency from considering environmental factors in connection with

Categorical Exemptions from CEQA, Adopted August 17, 2000 2 involvement by government are not Αprojects≅ within the meaning of CEQA. Some projects not included in this list of categories of projects determined to be exempt from CEQA nevertheless clearly could not possibly

Article 19. Categorical Exemptions SECTIONS 15300 TO 15332 15300. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS 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.

(listed below) for in-fill projects that may be found categorically exempt. Additionally, CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 includes a list of exceptions to exemptions, none of which may apply to a project in order for it to qualify for a categorical exemption (i.e., if an exception applies, a project

§ 15300 - Categorical Exemptions § 15300.1 - Relation to Ministerial Projects § 15300.2 - Exceptions § 15300.3 - Revisions to List of Categorical Exemptions § 15300.4 - Application by Public Agencies § 15301 - Existing Facilities § 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction § 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures

included on any list compiled pursuant to §65962.5 of the Government Code. f. Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. URBANIZED AREA (CEQA GUIDELINES §15387 AND PRC §21071) CEQA Guidelines §15387. Urbanized area

Categorical exemptions are identified by the State Resources Agency for "classes" of projects as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (§ 15300-15331). Agencies can complete a simple discretionary preliminary review to utilize a categorical exemption, which clears the project from typical environmental review under CEQA (CEQA Guidelines § 15354).

C ategorical Exemptions are made of a list of project “classes” that typically avoid significant impacts on the environment. Any project that falls within the listed “classes” would then be exempt from further CEQA review. One of the distinctions of Categorical Exemptions is that they are not absolute, unlike Statutory Exemptions.If a Categorical Exemption applies, the project still ...

In compliance with the requirements of the CEQA Guidelines, the following list of categorically exempt activities of the board has been established. This list is subject to the limitations on categorical exemptions set forth in the provisions of the state CEQA Guidelines. This list does not preclude categorical exemptions for other activities ...

The following list include statutory and categorical exemptions under CEQA that may apply in post-disaster recovery efforts such as the recovery and building of housing stock and associated ... may be other potentially applicable CEQA exemptions depending on the nature of the lead agency’s activities. The full text of the exemptions is ...

Please note this does not mean the project will have any significant impacts under CEQA, just that further analysis is required. The criteria can be used for all CEQA clearances, including Class 32 (Infill Development) exemptions pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. c. Noise Study.

CEQA exemptions are intended to cut down the time and costs of review for exempted projects. However, projects exempt from CEQA are not necessarily exempt from other laws that require review. ... The challenge must present evidence that the Lead Agency cannot support its determination that a categorical exemption applies. If a court determines ...

CEQA exemptions in the CEQA guidelines for residential projects are not common. Statutory exemptions (defined by PRC § 21080) apply only to certain, non-residential projects. However, a few categorical exemptions do apply to certain residential projects. These are Class 1, 3, and 32 categorical exemptions. A Class 1 exemption is known as the ...

There are three types of CEQA exemptions: statutory, common sense, and categorical. I will explain each one in order. First, CEQA provides a list of “statutory exemptions.” These exemptions require an act of the Legislature. That’s it! Any kind of project may be exempted, regardless of its significant environmental impacts.

Categorical Exemptions. 14 CCR § 15300 § 15300. Categorical Exemptions. Currentness. 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.