Spring CEQA Workshops

Registration Open!

Mark your calendars for the Advanced CEQA workshops which are scheduled for the first full two weeks in March. These full day workshops will address the following topics:

•Case Law Update
•Streamlining and Infill Development
•CEQA Appendix G and Greenhouse Gases
•Cumulative Impacts
•Legislative Update and CEQA Improvement Roundtable

Click here to download the CEQA Workshop flyer.  Click here to register.

For questions, please contact:
Steve Noack
The Planning Center | DC&E
510.848.3815
snoack@planningcenter.com

NAEP JANUARY 2012 WEBINAR

Native American Consultation for Environmental Professionals

Native American or Tribal consultation is a key element of many types of projects that an environmental professional might encounter. Federal, state, and private project can all benefit from effective consultation. Implementing Native American consultation early in the process can identify potential stumbling blocks (or worse) and facilitate a smoother planning process moving forward. Click here for more details.

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Public Policy News:

-New laws enacted in 2011 affecting the California Environmental Act.
-AEP takes a position on "The CEQA Litigation Protection Pilot program of 2011"
-AEP takes a stand on CEQA reforms proposed in State Budget Negotiations

AEP comments on the “Jobs and Economic Impact Through Environmental Leadership Act of 2011” (AB 900)

AB 900 (Buchanan, D-San Ramon), streamlines judicial review under CEQA for large (>$100 million) development projects. AEP argues for follow-up legislation.

Click here to read the letter.

Click here to read the enrolled bill.