NR 416 Final Study Guide questions with accurate
answers
_________ exemptions are broad classes of exemptions. Each public its
own list of specific activities that fall within each class Ans✓✓✓
categorical
A _______ is an agency other than the Lead Agency that also has a legal
responsibility (or discretionary authority) for carrying out or approving a
project Ans✓✓✓ Responsible Agency
A project that falls within a _______ exemption that subject to CEQA's
impact analysis and mitigation requirements even if it has the potential
to significantly affect the environment Ans✓✓✓ statutory
A public agency is the Lead Agency for its own projects even if the
project will be located within the jurisdiction of another agency
Ans✓✓✓ True
According to our lecture discussion, preparation of the
______________________________ involves the most effort and takes
the longest amount of time Ans✓✓✓ Administrative Draft EIR
According to the CEQA Guidelines, the Lead Agency must respond to
all comments received on the Draft EIR that raise significant
environmental issues. Ans✓✓✓ True
,According to the CEQA Guidelines, which of the following
circumstances do NOT require recirculation of the DEIR: Ans✓✓✓
When new, significant information identifies that the key public and
agency stakeholders are strongly opposed to the project.
Alternative General Method Ans✓✓✓ - develop project objectives
- determine significant impact to be avoided
- develop broad list alternatives
- develop screening criteria
An effectively written mitigation measure should identify the entity
responsible for implementation, the specific implementation actions
required, where the mitigation will take place, and Ans✓✓✓ when the
mitigation will occur.
An EIR Project Description must include clearly written
___________________________ that will help the lead agency develop
a reasonable range of _______________________. Ans✓✓✓
Objectives; Alternatives
Avoid Ans✓✓✓ not undetaking certain project or elements of projcet
avoiding environmentally sensitive areas
Baseline Variations Ans✓✓✓ - average conditions over time
, - baseline on opening day
- future baseline
- historic baseline
Before approving a project, a Lead Agency must certify that the final
EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the final EIR was
reviewed and considered by the decision making body prior to
approving the project, and the final EIR: Ans✓✓✓ represents the Lead
Agency's independent judgement and analysis
CEQA applies to all ministerial actions taken by a Lead Agency for both
private and public projects Ans✓✓✓ False: because CEQA does not
apply ministerial actions
CEQA authorizes Lead Agencies to do all of the following except:
Ans✓✓✓ Impose mitigation requirements on agencies adjacent to their
jurisdiction
CEQA defines a ______ as an activity directly undertaken by public
agency, an activity that is supported through public agencies funds, or an
activity involving the public agency issuance of a lease, permit, etc
Ans✓✓✓ project
CEQA documents must evaluate the entirety of a project, this includes
reasonably foreseeable future phases of development. Ans✓✓✓ True
answers
_________ exemptions are broad classes of exemptions. Each public its
own list of specific activities that fall within each class Ans✓✓✓
categorical
A _______ is an agency other than the Lead Agency that also has a legal
responsibility (or discretionary authority) for carrying out or approving a
project Ans✓✓✓ Responsible Agency
A project that falls within a _______ exemption that subject to CEQA's
impact analysis and mitigation requirements even if it has the potential
to significantly affect the environment Ans✓✓✓ statutory
A public agency is the Lead Agency for its own projects even if the
project will be located within the jurisdiction of another agency
Ans✓✓✓ True
According to our lecture discussion, preparation of the
______________________________ involves the most effort and takes
the longest amount of time Ans✓✓✓ Administrative Draft EIR
According to the CEQA Guidelines, the Lead Agency must respond to
all comments received on the Draft EIR that raise significant
environmental issues. Ans✓✓✓ True
,According to the CEQA Guidelines, which of the following
circumstances do NOT require recirculation of the DEIR: Ans✓✓✓
When new, significant information identifies that the key public and
agency stakeholders are strongly opposed to the project.
Alternative General Method Ans✓✓✓ - develop project objectives
- determine significant impact to be avoided
- develop broad list alternatives
- develop screening criteria
An effectively written mitigation measure should identify the entity
responsible for implementation, the specific implementation actions
required, where the mitigation will take place, and Ans✓✓✓ when the
mitigation will occur.
An EIR Project Description must include clearly written
___________________________ that will help the lead agency develop
a reasonable range of _______________________. Ans✓✓✓
Objectives; Alternatives
Avoid Ans✓✓✓ not undetaking certain project or elements of projcet
avoiding environmentally sensitive areas
Baseline Variations Ans✓✓✓ - average conditions over time
, - baseline on opening day
- future baseline
- historic baseline
Before approving a project, a Lead Agency must certify that the final
EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the final EIR was
reviewed and considered by the decision making body prior to
approving the project, and the final EIR: Ans✓✓✓ represents the Lead
Agency's independent judgement and analysis
CEQA applies to all ministerial actions taken by a Lead Agency for both
private and public projects Ans✓✓✓ False: because CEQA does not
apply ministerial actions
CEQA authorizes Lead Agencies to do all of the following except:
Ans✓✓✓ Impose mitigation requirements on agencies adjacent to their
jurisdiction
CEQA defines a ______ as an activity directly undertaken by public
agency, an activity that is supported through public agencies funds, or an
activity involving the public agency issuance of a lease, permit, etc
Ans✓✓✓ project
CEQA documents must evaluate the entirety of a project, this includes
reasonably foreseeable future phases of development. Ans✓✓✓ True
