CEQA Documents
Yorke CEQA provides comprehensive CEQA document development services.
Our team guides clients through every step of the CEQA process: from determining applicability and exemptions, to preparing Initial Studies (ISs), Negative Declarations (NDs), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), and full Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs). Our well-rounded documents help project proponents and lead agencies as they navigate complex environmental requirements efficiently and effectively.
CEQA Documents
Yorke CEQA provides comprehensive CEQA document development services.
Our team guides clients through every step of the CEQA process: from determining applicability and exemptions, to preparing Initial Studies (ISs), Negative Declarations (NDs), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), and full Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs). Our well-rounded documents help project proponents and lead agencies as they navigate complex environmental requirements efficiently and effectively.
CEQA Documents Services
Services
Categorical Exemptions
- Reviewing project scope and CEQA exemption classes
- Confirming exemption applicability based on location and potential impacts
- Preparing written exemption justifications
- Coordinating with agencies to document and defend exemption decisions
Initial Studies
We evaluate all applicable CEQA checklist topics, including:
- Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions;
- Energy, Noise, and Transportation;
- Biological, Tribal Cultural, and Historical Resources;
- Water Quality, Public Services, and Utilities; and
- Land Use, Population, and Wildfire Risk.
Our Initial Studies are:
- Legally defensible and agency-ready;
- Supported by in-house technical studies; and
- Designed to support CEQA determinations and avoid delays.
Negative Declarations (NDs)/Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs)
- Developing mitigation measures that are practical and enforceable;
- Drafting CEQA-compliant documents for agency and public review; and
- Supporting public noticing, hearings, and stakeholder communication.
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs)
- Project-specific and cumulative impact analysis;
- Evaluation of alternatives that meet project objectives;
- Development of feasible mitigation measures;
- Integration of technical studies for air, GHG, noise, energy, and more;
- Coordination with agencies and facilitation of public outreach;
- Preparation of CEQA Findings and Statements of Overriding Consideration; and
- Responding to agency and public comments.
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