UC Facilities Manual
RD2.1 Environmental Impact Classification Form
(see FM2:3.1.5)
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.
- 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. - 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: | Acquisition for Conservation | ____ Class 28: | Small Hydroelectric Projects |
| ____ Class 14: | Minor Additions to Schools | ____ Class 29: | Cogeneration Projects |
| ____ Class 15: | Minor Land Divisions |
- 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 substantially and adequately analyzed in a certified program EIR. Checklist ________ Narrative ________
- ENVIRONMENTAL EMPACT REPORT (EIR)
It is known that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and has not been adequately and substantially analyzed in a certified program EIR.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
- Does this project conform to the approved LRDP? _____YES _____NO
- Prepared by _______________________ Date _______________
Approved by _______________________ Date ______________
- OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COMMENTS
_____ Concur with Classification _______________________________________________
_____ Does not Concur ______________________________________________________
Signed: _________________________________ Date: _________________