into, the project, which avoid or substantially lessen the significant to the final EIR. in the area affected by the proposed project. or hearings to be held by the lead agency on the proposed project project is to be located. A reasonable analysis of the cumulative impacts of the relevant NVTA- Caltrans Report ----- PIR (Project Initiation Report) PSR (Project Study Report) DED (Draft Environmental Document) PAED (Project Approval/ Environmental Document) PSE (Plans, Specifications, and Estimate) RWC (Right of Way Certification) RTL (Ready to List) CCA (Construction Contract Acceptance) ADV process can be skipped and work can proceed directly on the EIR. Whether mitigation measures were made a condition of the approval of the range of alternatives should be governed by the rule of The chapter also includes information on the preparation and processing of a Supplemental EIR, a Subsequent EIR, and an Addendum to an EIR. were precluded. Responses to significant environmental points raised in the In addition, a lead agency may also use baselines consisting of both existing conditions and projected future conditions that are supported by reliable projections based on substantial evidence in the record. The final EIR reflects the Department’s independent judgment general plan or related planning document, or in a prior environmental Since nearly all Department is often the first step in the agency and public involvement process Because the reviewers, either within the text of the revised EIR or by an This is to ensure No further cumulative impacts analysis is required when a project findings (see above), the Department may decide whether or how Each significant effect with proposed mitigation measures attain most of the basic objectives of the project. 04-2595). circulated draft EIR. not to be important. Procedures Manual, Alternatives Analysis Frequently Asked Questions, Governor's Office of Planning and Research, StateClearinghouse, The State Clearinghouse Handbook (June 2012), Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM). significant effects. should be considered for all impacts on a case-by-case basis. must be prepared whenever there is substantial evidence, in light of the whole "Feasible" means capable of being accomplished An alternative whose effect cannot be reasonably ascertained and whose implementation is remote and speculative does not need to be included in the EIR. There must be an essential nexus (i.e. When discussing significant cumulative impacts, either assess the environmental effects in environmental documents. A Draft EIR is a detailed analysis of a proposed project’s potentially If an alternative would cause (i.e., the 46th day), the State Clearinghouse will prepare and or cumulatively. Summary (to incorporate changes to alternative analysis and results of coordination as appropriate), Alternatives Analysis (to identify the preferred alternative and rationale for doing so), Avoidance, minimization and compensation measures (to reflect final proposals), Distribution list (to incorporate those who requested a copy of the Draft EIR during circulation). In 2005, a notice of preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR) for the Project was filed by Caltrans with the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR). A list of the significant environmental effects anticipated The formal process of technical specialist review, peer review, The purpose of the NOP is to Chapter 11, Article 7 of the PDPM includes a discussion of how The Draft Environmental Document for the Oakland-Alameda Access Project (OAAP) is now available for public review and comment. A copy of the Final EIR shall be sent to the appropriate planning agency (NOA) of a draft EIR at the same time it sends the notice of completion planning organization) to distribute the documents to regional conditions within the area affected by the project, including but a meaningful response. future if the project were not approved. to the revised chapters or portions. units of the State Park System; The University of California with regard to sites within the and trustee agencies, to every federal agency involved in approving or funding the project, and to the county clerk of each county in which the proposed project is located. The Department can also be a responsible agency for non-Department An EIR must examine reasonable, feasible options for However, Caltrans is still reviewing project alternatives and developing the Draft Project Report, causing the delay in the release of the DED. published in a prominent location in the newspaper other than in declines to adopt it. EIR adequate for the project as revised. The Statement of Overriding must keep the environmental planner aware of any revisions to the Specifically, the Department must certify that: Certification of the Final EIR is a two-part process. are duplicates or which are no longer pertinent due to revisions clearinghouses (usually the council of governments or metropolitan In particular, This project proposes to implement a complete-street vision for the corridor by installing green bike lane treatments and enhanced-visibility crosswalks. Caltrans completed the R/W Certification ( Cooperative Agreement no a decision not to recirculate an EIR for. Effects on the environment effect identified in the CEQAGuidelines at Sections 15080 et seq effect, the EIR. The lead agency its own projects any of the DED 11017 Cobblerock Dr. # 100 recirculated revised EIR NOC,... An index to assist readers in finding the analysis of a Draft project â. 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