CONTINUING THE DISCUSSION ON-LINE

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2 INTRODUCTIONS 2

3 CONTINUING THE DISCUSSION ON-LINE Facebook: facebook.com/sr710conversations Twitter: Web: twitter.com/sr710convos 3

4 SERIES ONE TRANSPORTATION Where have we been? Where are we going? 4

5 SERIES TWO Protecting Communities through an Environmental Process CEQA/NEPA 5

6 MULTI-MODAL WALKABILITY HISTORIC BUILDINGS CULTURAL BENEFITS AIR QUALITY TRAFFIC CONGESTION GOLD LINE DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS STRONG COMMUNITY EIR/S AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT PALEONTOLOGY RESOURCES WATER QUALITY CULTURAL RESOURCE STUDIES VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NATURAL ENV. STUDY BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT NOISE STUDY REPORT COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS 6

7 TRAFFIC CONGESTION EIR/S TRAFFIC ANALYSIS WATER QUALITY AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT NOISE STUDY REPORT VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT COMMUNITY IMPACT ANALYSIS 7

8 Who is Metro? Why do we clear projects? What is the environmental process? 8

9 What is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)? Metro is the.. regional transportation planner regional builder regional transit operator for Los Angeles County. 9

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11 Solutions to Los Angeles Mobility Challenges Transit (Rail/Bus) Carpool Lanes Goods Movement Ridesharing Bicycle Lanes Pedestrian Linkages Transit-Oriented Development 11

12 What is CEQA/NEPA? California CEQA was enacted in 1970 to ensure that state and local Environmental agencies consider the environmental impact of their Quality Act decisions when approving a public or private project. 12

13 What is CEQA/NEPA? National NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969 Environmental Policy NEPA requires environmental factors are accounted for in project. Act CEQA requires to either avoid or reduce environmental impacts through mitigation measures 13

14 Why were CEQA/NEPA created? CEQA/NEPA have several objectives Disclose to decision makers and the public the significant environmental effects of proposed activities Identify ways to avoid or reduce environmental damage and prevent environmental damage by requiring implementation of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures 14

15 CEQA/NEPA Objectives (continued) Disclose to the public reasons for agency approval of projects with significant environmental effects Foster interagency coordination in the review of projects Enhance public participation in the planning process 15

16 CEQA/NEPA Applies When... In summary, CEQA/NEPA applies when: Federal, State, or local agencies have discretionary powers The action could result in an impact to the environment, and The Action is considered a project Basically, an activity is considered a project when an agency: ~Builds something~ ~Funds an activity~ ~Issues a permit for an activity~ under CEQA 16

17 CEQA/NEPA Process Flow Chart Public Agency determines whether the activity is a project Not a project Project Public Agency determines if the project is exempt/excluded Project is ministerial No possible significant effect Statutory exemption Categorical exemption/exclusion Not exempt/excluded Public Agency evaluates a project to determine if there is a possibility that the project has a significant effect on the environment Possible significant effect Yes = EIR/EIS No = Negative Declaration or FONSI (Findings Of No Significant Impacts) Notice of Exemption/ Exclusion may be filed No further action required under CEQA/NEPA 17

18 NEPA and CEQA as PARALLEL PROCESSES CEQA Lead Agency: CALTRANS NEPA Lead Agency: CALTRANS EIR EIS Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Intent (NOI) Scoping Scoping * Alternative Analysis Alternative Analysis Public Information Meetings Public Information Meetings Public Participation Draft EIR Public Hearing and Agency Review State Clearinghouse Review Draft EIS Public Hearing and Agency Review EPA Filing; Federal Register Highly Final EIR Final EIS Encouraged Review of Responses by Commenting Agencies Public and Agency Review; EPA Filing; Federal Register Notice *Not Required for CEQA Agency Decision Findings; Statement of Overriding Consideration; Mitigation Monitoring Program Agency Decision Record of Decision (ROD) 18

19 Finding Additional Information Internet: This 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

20 Additional Information Links nepa/index.html

21 Questions and Answers 21

22 We want to hear from you. Gathering Stakeholder Information for the Scoping Process 22

23 Stakeholder Categories: 1) Local Governance - City Hall 2) Business Associations/Organizations -- Rotary 3) Education - PTA 4) Youth Organizations - AYSO 5) Neighborhood Associations/Councils 6) Home Owners Associations 7) Environmental Groups 8) Civic Organizations 23

24 Stakeholder Categories: 9) Cultural Organizations 10) Diverse Community Groups 11) Alumni/Boosters 12) Faith-Based Groups 13) Non Profit Organizations 14) Social Services - Elder Support 15) Historic Organizations 16) Trade Groups 24

25 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

26 How to participate in the Scoping Process: 4) Mail comments to: Ron Kosinski, Deputy District Director Caltrans District South Main Street Los Angeles, Ca

27 THANK YOU FOR COMING! 27

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