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INTRODUCTIONS
2
3
CONTINUING THE DISCUSSION ON-LINE
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SERIES ONE
TRANSPORTATIONWhere have we been Where are we going
4
SERIES TWO
Protecting Communities through an Environmental Process ndash CEQANEPA
5
6
EIRS
MULTI-MODAL
WALKABILITY
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
CULTURAL BENEFITS
AIR QUALITY
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
GOLD LINE
DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS
STRONG COMMUNITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
PALEONTOLOGY RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY
CULTURAL RESOURCE STUDIES
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
NATURAL ENV STUDY
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
7
EIRSTRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
WATER QUALITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
bullWho is MetrobullWhy do we clear projectsbullWhat is the environmental process
8
What is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
regional transportation planner
regional builder
regional transit operator
for Los Angeles County
Metro is thehellip
9
1021
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
3
CONTINUING THE DISCUSSION ON-LINE
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Twitter twittercomsr710convos
E-mail sr710conversationsmetronet
Web wwwmetronetsr710conversations
SERIES ONE
TRANSPORTATIONWhere have we been Where are we going
4
SERIES TWO
Protecting Communities through an Environmental Process ndash CEQANEPA
5
6
EIRS
MULTI-MODAL
WALKABILITY
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
CULTURAL BENEFITS
AIR QUALITY
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
GOLD LINE
DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS
STRONG COMMUNITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
PALEONTOLOGY RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY
CULTURAL RESOURCE STUDIES
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
NATURAL ENV STUDY
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
7
EIRSTRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
WATER QUALITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
bullWho is MetrobullWhy do we clear projectsbullWhat is the environmental process
8
What is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
regional transportation planner
regional builder
regional transit operator
for Los Angeles County
Metro is thehellip
9
1021
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
SERIES ONE
TRANSPORTATIONWhere have we been Where are we going
4
SERIES TWO
Protecting Communities through an Environmental Process ndash CEQANEPA
5
6
EIRS
MULTI-MODAL
WALKABILITY
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
CULTURAL BENEFITS
AIR QUALITY
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
GOLD LINE
DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS
STRONG COMMUNITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
PALEONTOLOGY RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY
CULTURAL RESOURCE STUDIES
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
NATURAL ENV STUDY
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
7
EIRSTRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
WATER QUALITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
bullWho is MetrobullWhy do we clear projectsbullWhat is the environmental process
8
What is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
regional transportation planner
regional builder
regional transit operator
for Los Angeles County
Metro is thehellip
9
1021
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
SERIES TWO
Protecting Communities through an Environmental Process ndash CEQANEPA
5
6
EIRS
MULTI-MODAL
WALKABILITY
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
CULTURAL BENEFITS
AIR QUALITY
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
GOLD LINE
DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS
STRONG COMMUNITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
PALEONTOLOGY RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY
CULTURAL RESOURCE STUDIES
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
NATURAL ENV STUDY
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
7
EIRSTRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
WATER QUALITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
bullWho is MetrobullWhy do we clear projectsbullWhat is the environmental process
8
What is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
regional transportation planner
regional builder
regional transit operator
for Los Angeles County
Metro is thehellip
9
1021
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
6
EIRS
MULTI-MODAL
WALKABILITY
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
CULTURAL BENEFITS
AIR QUALITY
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
GOLD LINE
DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS
STRONG COMMUNITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
PALEONTOLOGY RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY
CULTURAL RESOURCE STUDIES
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
NATURAL ENV STUDY
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
7
EIRSTRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
WATER QUALITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
bullWho is MetrobullWhy do we clear projectsbullWhat is the environmental process
8
What is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
regional transportation planner
regional builder
regional transit operator
for Los Angeles County
Metro is thehellip
9
1021
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
7
EIRSTRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
WATER QUALITY
AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
NOISE STUDY REPORT
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
bullWho is MetrobullWhy do we clear projectsbullWhat is the environmental process
8
What is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
regional transportation planner
regional builder
regional transit operator
for Los Angeles County
Metro is thehellip
9
1021
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
bullWho is MetrobullWhy do we clear projectsbullWhat is the environmental process
8
What is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
regional transportation planner
regional builder
regional transit operator
for Los Angeles County
Metro is thehellip
9
1021
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
What is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
regional transportation planner
regional builder
regional transit operator
for Los Angeles County
Metro is thehellip
9
1021
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
1021
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
Solutions to Los Angelesrsquo Mobility Challenges
bull Transit (RailBus)bull Carpool Lanesbull Goods Movementbull Ridesharingbull Bicycle Lanesbull Pedestrian Linkagesbull Transit-Oriented Development
11
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
What is CEQANEPA
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local agencies consider the environmental impact of their decisions when approving a public or private project
12
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
What is CEQANEPA
National
Environmental
Policy
Act
NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969
13
bullNEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project
bullCEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
Why were CEQANEPA created
CEQANEPA have several objectives
bullDisclose to decision makers and the public the signicant environmental eects of proposed activitiesbullIdentify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures
14
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
CEQANEPA Objectives (continued)
bullDisclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects
bull Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects
bull Enhance public participation in the planning process
15
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when
16
bullFederal State or local agencies have discretionary powersbullThe action could result in an impact to the environment andbullThe Action is considered a project under CEQA
Basically an activity is considered a project when an agency
~Builds something~~Funds an activity~~Issues a permit for an activity~
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
CEQANEPA Process Flow ChartPublic Agency determines whether
the activity is a project
Not a project
Project is ministerial
Project
Not exemptexcluded
Possible significant effect
No possible significant effect
Statutory exemption
Public Agency evaluates a project
to determine if there is a
possibility that the project has a
significant effect on the environment
Yes = EIREIS
No = Negative Declaration or
FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts)
Notice ofExemptionExclusion
may be filed
No further action
required under
CEQANEPA
Public Agency
determines if the
project is
exemptexcludedCategorical exemptionexclusion
17
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
18
Review of Responses byCommenting Agencies
Public and Agency Review EPAFiling Federal Register Notice
Agency Decision Agency Decision
Final EIR Final EIS
State Clearinghouse Review EPA Filing Federal Register
Public Hearing and Agency Review Public Hearing and Agency Review
Draft EIR Draft EIS
Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis
Scoping
CEQA
EIS
Scoping
Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI)
Findings Statement ofOverriding Consideration
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Record of Decision (ROD)
EIR
Lead Agency CALTRANSNEPA
Lead Agency CALTRANS
PublicParticipationHighlyEncouraged
Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings
NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES
Not Required for CEQA
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
Finding Additional Information
Internet httpcerescagovceqaThis website has the Statutes that created CEQA the CEQA Guidelines that everyone uses to meet CEQA requirements and any information about updates or amendments to CEQA
Books CEQA Deskbook This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to comply with CEQA and explains information in a little more accessible language than the actual CEQA Guidelines
19
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
Additional Information Links
bullhttpwwwepagovcompliancenepaindexhtml
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
Questions and Answers
21
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
We want to hear from you
Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping
Process
22
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
Stakeholder Categories
1) Local Governance - City Hall
2) Business AssociationsOrganizations -- Rotary
3) Education - PTA
4) Youth Organizations - AYSO
5) Neighborhood AssociationsCouncils
6) Home Owners Associations
7) Environmental Groups
8) Civic Organizations
23
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
Stakeholder Categories
9) Cultural Organizations
10) Diverse Community Groups
11) AlumniBoosters
12) Faith-Based Groups
13) Non Profit Organizations
14) Social Services - Elder Support
15) Historic Organizations
16) Trade Groups
24
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
How to participate in the Scoping Process
1) Submit written comments on comment cards provided
2) Type comments on computer provided
3) Oral comments are recorded by Court Reporter
25
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
How to participate in the Scoping Process
4) Mail comments to
Ron Kosinski Deputy District Director
Caltrans District 7
100 South Main Street
Los Angeles Ca 90012
26
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27
THANK YOUFOR COMING
27