NR 416 Final Questions With Complete Solutions
2 types of no project alternative Correct Answers 1. when
project is the revision of an existing plan etc the no project
alternative will be the continuation of the existing plan.
2. when not revision it is the circumstance where the project
does not proceed and the analysis compares the proposed project
to the property remaining in its existing state
exception: other future uses of land or regulatory actions are
reasonably foreseeable
4 types of mitigation measures Correct Answers avoid
minimize, reduce, or eliminate
rectify
compensate
4 types of mitigation measures: avoid Correct Answers avoid
the impact altogether by not taking certain actions or parts of
actions
4 types of mitigation measures: compensate Correct Answers
compensate for impact by replacing or providing substitute
resources or envis
4 types of mitigation measures: minimize reduce or eliminate
Correct Answers minimize impacts by limiting the degree or
magnitude of the action and its implementation
,reduce or eliminate the impact over time through preservation
and maintenance during the life of the action
4 types of mitigation measures: rectify Correct Answers rectify
the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected
envi
Addendum to EIR Correct Answers minor technical changes
only, with no significant impact
agency decision making process Correct Answers 1. Consider
and Certify the EIR
-certification on requirements
--FEIR completed with CEQA compliance
--Reviewed & Certified
--represents lead agency's independent judgement and analysis
2. Approve the project
-make findings
-adopt MMRP
-adopt statement of overriding considerations (SOC)
3. Issue permit
-CEQA statute of limitation
-all other permits received
-appropriate conditions of all other approval & mitigations
completed
Agency decision process post CEQA Correct Answers
Consider and certify EIR
-certification requirements
---FEIR completed in compliance with CEQA
,---FEIR represents lead agency's independent judgement and
analysis
Approve Project
-make findings
-adopt mitigation, monitoring, and reporting program
-adopt statement of overriding considerations (if necessary)
Issue permit
-CEQA statute of limitations
-all other permits received
-appropriate conditions of approval (and mitigations) completed
alternative site/location Correct Answers need not be evaluated
in every case- 'rule of reason'
key question: are envi impacts avoided/lessened overall?
if alternative locations are no evaluated need to disclose reasons
if alternative locations are evaluated rely on previous documents
(plan, policy, or program EIRs) to extent possible
circumstances where inclusion of alternatives sites would be
appropriate:
-public project (because eminent doamain)
-project proponent owning or controlling or having access/lease
of feasible alternative sites
-two or more developers seeking approval for same type of
development at different locations
, alternatives general methodology Correct Answers 1. develop
project objectives
2. determine significant impacts to be avoided
3. develop broad list of alternatives
4. develop screening criteria
if infeasible explain why
-if feasible (conduct evaluation)
-compare to proposed project impacts
-identify envi superior
alternatives general methodology, explain why other alternatives
have been rejected from consideration Correct Answers -
substantial evidence in EIR or admin record
-if an alternative is rejected because of financial infeasiblity then
evidence of the infeasibility must be included in the record
-range of alternatives cannot be limited by teh fact that the
project applicant has made substantial investments, agreements,
or contracts in the proposed project before obtaining approval by
the decision making body
alternatives general methodology, reasonable range of
alternatives Correct Answers -meet most or all objectives
-substantially avoid/lessen project impacts
-are feasible
alternatives nature/scope Correct Answers 'rule of reason'= the
reasonable range of alternatives to the project or project location
-feasibly attain most of the basic project objectives
-avoid or substantially lessen significant envi impacts
-no project alternative
2 types of no project alternative Correct Answers 1. when
project is the revision of an existing plan etc the no project
alternative will be the continuation of the existing plan.
2. when not revision it is the circumstance where the project
does not proceed and the analysis compares the proposed project
to the property remaining in its existing state
exception: other future uses of land or regulatory actions are
reasonably foreseeable
4 types of mitigation measures Correct Answers avoid
minimize, reduce, or eliminate
rectify
compensate
4 types of mitigation measures: avoid Correct Answers avoid
the impact altogether by not taking certain actions or parts of
actions
4 types of mitigation measures: compensate Correct Answers
compensate for impact by replacing or providing substitute
resources or envis
4 types of mitigation measures: minimize reduce or eliminate
Correct Answers minimize impacts by limiting the degree or
magnitude of the action and its implementation
,reduce or eliminate the impact over time through preservation
and maintenance during the life of the action
4 types of mitigation measures: rectify Correct Answers rectify
the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected
envi
Addendum to EIR Correct Answers minor technical changes
only, with no significant impact
agency decision making process Correct Answers 1. Consider
and Certify the EIR
-certification on requirements
--FEIR completed with CEQA compliance
--Reviewed & Certified
--represents lead agency's independent judgement and analysis
2. Approve the project
-make findings
-adopt MMRP
-adopt statement of overriding considerations (SOC)
3. Issue permit
-CEQA statute of limitation
-all other permits received
-appropriate conditions of all other approval & mitigations
completed
Agency decision process post CEQA Correct Answers
Consider and certify EIR
-certification requirements
---FEIR completed in compliance with CEQA
,---FEIR represents lead agency's independent judgement and
analysis
Approve Project
-make findings
-adopt mitigation, monitoring, and reporting program
-adopt statement of overriding considerations (if necessary)
Issue permit
-CEQA statute of limitations
-all other permits received
-appropriate conditions of approval (and mitigations) completed
alternative site/location Correct Answers need not be evaluated
in every case- 'rule of reason'
key question: are envi impacts avoided/lessened overall?
if alternative locations are no evaluated need to disclose reasons
if alternative locations are evaluated rely on previous documents
(plan, policy, or program EIRs) to extent possible
circumstances where inclusion of alternatives sites would be
appropriate:
-public project (because eminent doamain)
-project proponent owning or controlling or having access/lease
of feasible alternative sites
-two or more developers seeking approval for same type of
development at different locations
, alternatives general methodology Correct Answers 1. develop
project objectives
2. determine significant impacts to be avoided
3. develop broad list of alternatives
4. develop screening criteria
if infeasible explain why
-if feasible (conduct evaluation)
-compare to proposed project impacts
-identify envi superior
alternatives general methodology, explain why other alternatives
have been rejected from consideration Correct Answers -
substantial evidence in EIR or admin record
-if an alternative is rejected because of financial infeasiblity then
evidence of the infeasibility must be included in the record
-range of alternatives cannot be limited by teh fact that the
project applicant has made substantial investments, agreements,
or contracts in the proposed project before obtaining approval by
the decision making body
alternatives general methodology, reasonable range of
alternatives Correct Answers -meet most or all objectives
-substantially avoid/lessen project impacts
-are feasible
alternatives nature/scope Correct Answers 'rule of reason'= the
reasonable range of alternatives to the project or project location
-feasibly attain most of the basic project objectives
-avoid or substantially lessen significant envi impacts
-no project alternative
