NR 416 Final questions with accurate answers
a project is exempt from CEQA, a Notice of Exemption is filed...
Ans✓✓✓ -statutory exemption
-categorical exemption
a project is not exempt from CEQA. Lead Agency conducts an
evaluation to determine if there is a possibility that the proposed project
may result in a significant adverse effect on the environment Ans✓✓✓
-Initial Study prepared, determination made to prepare: Negative
Declaration (Mitigated (MND), Unmitigated (ND)), Environmental
Impact Report (EIR)
an EIA is unique in that it... Ans✓✓✓ 1. Does not require adherence to
a predetermined environmental outcome.
2. Requires decision-makers to account for environmental values in their
decisions.
3. Justifies decisions made in light of detailed environmental studies and
public comments on the potential environmental impacts.
CEQA Ans✓✓✓ signed into law September 18, 1970 by Reagan
CEQA directives Ans✓✓✓ -require project changes
-approve projects
-disallow projects
-require monitoring
, -impose fees
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
Citizens of Goleta Ans✓✓✓ the courts enforce all legislatively
mandated CEQA requirements, courts don't approve the project, they
analyze the process and send it back to the lead agency
Class I Project Impact Ans✓✓✓ Unavoidable Significant Adverse
Impact
Class II Project Impact Ans✓✓✓ Potentially Significant but Mitigable
Adverse Impact
Class III Project Impact Ans✓✓✓ less than significant adverse impact
Class IV Project Impact Ans✓✓✓ beneficial impact
consultation/coordination Ans✓✓✓ Responsible Agencies must:
-actively participate in the Lead Agency CEQA process
a project is exempt from CEQA, a Notice of Exemption is filed...
Ans✓✓✓ -statutory exemption
-categorical exemption
a project is not exempt from CEQA. Lead Agency conducts an
evaluation to determine if there is a possibility that the proposed project
may result in a significant adverse effect on the environment Ans✓✓✓
-Initial Study prepared, determination made to prepare: Negative
Declaration (Mitigated (MND), Unmitigated (ND)), Environmental
Impact Report (EIR)
an EIA is unique in that it... Ans✓✓✓ 1. Does not require adherence to
a predetermined environmental outcome.
2. Requires decision-makers to account for environmental values in their
decisions.
3. Justifies decisions made in light of detailed environmental studies and
public comments on the potential environmental impacts.
CEQA Ans✓✓✓ signed into law September 18, 1970 by Reagan
CEQA directives Ans✓✓✓ -require project changes
-approve projects
-disallow projects
-require monitoring
, -impose fees
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
Citizens of Goleta Ans✓✓✓ the courts enforce all legislatively
mandated CEQA requirements, courts don't approve the project, they
analyze the process and send it back to the lead agency
Class I Project Impact Ans✓✓✓ Unavoidable Significant Adverse
Impact
Class II Project Impact Ans✓✓✓ Potentially Significant but Mitigable
Adverse Impact
Class III Project Impact Ans✓✓✓ less than significant adverse impact
Class IV Project Impact Ans✓✓✓ beneficial impact
consultation/coordination Ans✓✓✓ Responsible Agencies must:
-actively participate in the Lead Agency CEQA process
