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CEQA LexisNexis® Practical Guidance Practice Note
R. Tyson Sohagi and Albert I. Herson from Meyers Nave are proud to again author the LexisNexis® Practical Guidance practice note on California’s broadest environmental law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
CEQA mandates state and local agencies to evaluate, disclose, and mitigate environmental effects of discretionary projects before taking action. CEQA does not establish regulatory standards but informs decision-makers and the public about significant environmental effects and feasible mitigation measures. Also discussed are CEQA requirements, established by the California Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. These requirements are the official administrative interpretation of CEQA and are heavily relied upon by agencies and courts.
Key sections include:
- Sources of CEQA Requirements, including statutes and relevant case law
- Players in the CEQA Process
- Overview and Timing of the CEQA Process
- Practical Considerations
- Preparation and contents of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
- Integrating CEQA with Other Environmental Laws, such as NEPA, the Endangered Species Act (Federal and California), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the California Coastal Act, the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act, and the State Aeronautics Act, among others.
- Judicial Review, including standards of review, time limits for challenges, and streamlined judicial processes for certain projects
Clients and other interested parties can request a pdf via email at: marketingdept@meyersnave.com or LexisNexis® account holders can view a summary and download here.