Regulatory Strategy for CEQA and Land Use Planning
Yorke CEQA delivers complete CEQA planning services. From Categorical Exemption (CatEx) classification, to preparation of Initial Studies (ISs) and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), to mitigation planning and public engagement, our team ensures every CEQA document is thorough, compliant, and tailored to meet the needs of both project proponents and reviewing agencies. We also support transparent communication with agencies, stakeholders, and the public to promote project approval and regulatory alignment.
Regulatory Strategy for CEQA and Land Use Planning
Yorke CEQA delivers complete CEQA planning services. From Categorical Exemption (CatEx) classification, to preparation of Initial Studies (ISs) and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), to mitigation planning and public engagement, our team ensures every CEQA document is thorough, compliant, and tailored to meet the needs of both project proponents and reviewing agencies. We also support transparent communication with agencies, stakeholders, and the public to promote project approval and regulatory alignment.
CEQA Services
Services
- Categorical Exemption (CatEx) Justification Memorandums;
- Initial Studies (IS);
- Negative Declarations (ND);
- Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND); and
- Environmental Impact Reports (EIR).
CEQA Compliance & Regulatory Support
- CEQA applicability and exemption determinations;
- Integration with NEPA and other environmental regulations;
- Support to fulfill CEQA compliance for biological, cultural, and air quality resource permitting;
- Environmental permitting assistance (Lead Agency and Responsible Agency);
- Regulatory strategy and compliance planning; and
- Public outreach and decision-maker hearing support.
Technical Studies
- Air Quality Impact Analyses and Modeling;
- Public Health Assessment;
- Energy Impact Analysis;
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Impact Analysis; and
- Noise Impact Studies.
- Development of project-specific mitigation strategies;
- Pre-construction, construction, operation, and closure support;
- Support through implementation and technical and engineering guidance; and
- Long-term compliance monitoring and reporting to comply with regulatory requirements.
Public Engagement & Stakeholder Coordination
- Stakeholder identification;
- Scoping meeting and noticing coordination;
- Public hearing presentation preparation and support;
- Stakeholder consensus; and
- Agency negotiation and management and response to public comments.
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