NR 416 Midterm Cal Poly questions with accurate
answers
3 options that a project can be given when it comes to CEQA?
Ans✓✓✓ 1. Categorical Exemption
2. Negative Declaration
3. EIR
7 mandated elements of a general plan: Ans✓✓✓ 1. Land Use
2. Circulation
3. Housing
4. Conservation
5. Open Space
6. Noise
7. Safety
Aesthetics Ans✓✓✓ - Scenic Vistas
- Scenic resources with scenic highway (rock outcroppings, trees,
historic buildings)
- Visual character/quality
- Light/glare affecting daytime or nighttime views
Biological Resources Ans✓✓✓ - Direct or indirect effect on listed
species
,- Riparian or other sensitive natural community identified in planning
docs (e.g., wetlands, vernal pool, native grassland)
- Migratory species or migration corridors
- Local ordinance conflicts (e.g. oak protection)
- Habitat, leads to threatened or endangered species
Can a Federal Agency be a Lead Agency under CEQA Ans✓✓✓ No
Can you ever use prior CEQA documents? Ans✓✓✓ Yes, if they are
"Within the Scope" of a prior CEQA document (substantial
conformance... finding of no new impact)
CEQA Appendix G Issues Ans✓✓✓ - Biological Resources
- Hazards/Hazardous Materials
- Geology and Soils
- Hydrology and Water Quality
- Transportation/Traffic
- Aesthetics
- Cultural Resources
CEQA Key Participants Ans✓✓✓ - Lead Agency
- Private Applicants
- Public Applicants
- Responsible Agencies
, - Environmental Consultants
- Public
- Courts
- Trustee Agencies
- Agencies with legal jurisdiction
CEQA Objectives Ans✓✓✓ - Disclose Environmental Impacts
- Avoid/Reduce Environmental Damage
- Disclose Agency Decision Making
- Enhance Public Participation
- Foster Intergovernmental Coordination
CEQA Objectives: Ans✓✓✓ 1. Disclose Environmental Impacts
2. Avoid/Reduce Environmental Damage
3. Disclose Agency Decision Making
4. Enhance Public Participation
5. Foster Intergovernmental Coordination
CEQA Phases Ans✓✓✓ Phase 1: Preliminary Review
Phase 2: Initial Study
Phase 3: ND/MND or EIR
Phase 4: Decision Documents
answers
3 options that a project can be given when it comes to CEQA?
Ans✓✓✓ 1. Categorical Exemption
2. Negative Declaration
3. EIR
7 mandated elements of a general plan: Ans✓✓✓ 1. Land Use
2. Circulation
3. Housing
4. Conservation
5. Open Space
6. Noise
7. Safety
Aesthetics Ans✓✓✓ - Scenic Vistas
- Scenic resources with scenic highway (rock outcroppings, trees,
historic buildings)
- Visual character/quality
- Light/glare affecting daytime or nighttime views
Biological Resources Ans✓✓✓ - Direct or indirect effect on listed
species
,- Riparian or other sensitive natural community identified in planning
docs (e.g., wetlands, vernal pool, native grassland)
- Migratory species or migration corridors
- Local ordinance conflicts (e.g. oak protection)
- Habitat, leads to threatened or endangered species
Can a Federal Agency be a Lead Agency under CEQA Ans✓✓✓ No
Can you ever use prior CEQA documents? Ans✓✓✓ Yes, if they are
"Within the Scope" of a prior CEQA document (substantial
conformance... finding of no new impact)
CEQA Appendix G Issues Ans✓✓✓ - Biological Resources
- Hazards/Hazardous Materials
- Geology and Soils
- Hydrology and Water Quality
- Transportation/Traffic
- Aesthetics
- Cultural Resources
CEQA Key Participants Ans✓✓✓ - Lead Agency
- Private Applicants
- Public Applicants
- Responsible Agencies
, - Environmental Consultants
- Public
- Courts
- Trustee Agencies
- Agencies with legal jurisdiction
CEQA Objectives Ans✓✓✓ - Disclose Environmental Impacts
- Avoid/Reduce Environmental Damage
- Disclose Agency Decision Making
- Enhance Public Participation
- Foster Intergovernmental Coordination
CEQA Objectives: Ans✓✓✓ 1. Disclose Environmental Impacts
2. Avoid/Reduce Environmental Damage
3. Disclose Agency Decision Making
4. Enhance Public Participation
5. Foster Intergovernmental Coordination
CEQA Phases Ans✓✓✓ Phase 1: Preliminary Review
Phase 2: Initial Study
Phase 3: ND/MND or EIR
Phase 4: Decision Documents
