RESOURCE DIRECTORY (RD) 2:
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RD2.1 Environmental Classification Form (see 3.1.5)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CLASSIFICATION

Campus of Field Station _________________ Project Account ________________________

Project Title _________________________________________________________________

For purpose of compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), and Amended University of California Procedures for Implementation of CEQA, this project has been reviewed and initially classified as indicated below. Please check (X) as appropriate. Include project description and appropriate local map.

  1. EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970
    When it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the action will result in physical change to the environment or the action is specifically exempted by statute, the project is classified as exempt from CEQA.

  2. CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT

This project falls under the indicated Class of Exemption and there is no significant effect on the environment:

_____ Class 1: Existing Facilities _____ Class 16: Transfer of Ownership of Land in order to Create Parks
_____ Class 2: Replacement or Reconstruction _____ Class 17: Open Space Contracts
_____ Class 3: New Construction Small Structures _____ Class 18: Designation of Wilderness Areas
_____ Class 4: Minor Alterations to Land _____ Class 19: Annexation of Existing Facilities and Lots
_____ Class 5: Alterations in Land Use Limitations _____ Class 20: Changes in Organization of Local Agencies
_____ Class 6: Information Collection _____ Class 21: Regulatory Enforcement Actions
_____ Class 7: Regulatory Protection of Natural Resources _____ Class 22: Educational Programs
_____ Class 8: Regulatory Protection of the Environment _____ Class 23: Normal Operation
_____ Class 9: Inspection _____ Class 24: Regulations of Working Conditions
_____ Class 10: Loans _____ Class 25: Transfer of Ownership to Preserve Open Space
_____ Class 11: Accessory Structures _____ Class 26: Acquisition Housing for Housing Assistance
_____ Class 12: Surplus Government Property Sales _____ Class 27: Leasing New Facilities
_____ Class 13: Aquisition for Conservation _____ Class 28: Small Hydroelectric Projects
_____ Class 14: Minor Additions to Schools _____ Class 29: Cogeneration Projects
_____ Class 15: Minor Land Divisions

  1. INITIAL STUDY
    This project is not Exempt from CEQA or Categorically Exempt; an Initial Study is to be prepared to determine if the project may have significant effect on the environment that has not been substanially and adequately analyzed in a certified program EIR. Checklist ________ Narrative ________

  2. ENVIRONMENTAL EMPACT REPORT (EIR)
    It is known that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and has not been adequately and subtantially analyzed in a certified program EIR.

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION

  3. Does this project conform to the approved LRDP? _____YES _____NO

  4. Prepared by _______________________ Date _______________

    Approved by _______________________ Date ______________


  5. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COMMENTS

    _____ Concur with Classification _______________________________________________

    _____ Does not Concur ______________________________________________________

Signed: _________________________________ Date: _________________

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