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SERIES ONE

TRANSPORTATIONWhere have we been Where are we going

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is CEQANEPA

National

Environmental

Policy

Act

NEPA WAS ENACTED IN 1969

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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

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CEQANEPA Applies WhenIn summary CEQANEPA applies when

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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