0000018752 00000 n CEQA Title 19 - Categorical Exemptions Page 3 of 17 Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor . environment and which may be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. No exceptions apply that would . Categorical Exclusions. (CEQA Guidelines) pertaining to Existing Facilities. Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 constitute the list of categorically exempt projects and contain specific criteria that must be met in order for a project to be found categorically exempt. b1Xb@vg d~jQv3>cgx3 UVy/Ng-xY 6 d ,X20& J!R CEQA applies to certain activities of state and local public agencies. Rehabilitative and Developmental Services Title 10. 0 Categorical Exclusion (CE) under the 2021 Programmatic Agreement Between the FHWA and Caltrans for projects that do not meet the definition of "highway projects" under 23 CFR 773.103 and that qualify for a CE under 23 CFR 771.117 Senior Environmental Planner or Environmental Branch Chief Print Name Signature Date Project Manager / DLA Engineer 15301. For more information contact: LEA Support Services, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov, 50% of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; or, The project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan, and. . Box 3044, Room 113 . Administration Title 3. December 30, 2022. 0000012720 00000 n %PDF-1.7 % County Clerk . Categorical exemptions are identified by the State Resources Agency and are defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR Section 15300-15331). endstream endobj 473 0 obj <. NO: Consideration should be given to categorical exemptions (continue to step II B). 0000006566 00000 n I. OVERVIEW OF CEQA CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS IN 2018. The information in this article has been prepared by Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Guernsey LLP for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Statutory exemptions are determined by the California. No. Grant programs to support local, regional, and tribal climate adaptation and resilience. General Provisions Title 2. 181 Categorical Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Class l Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c) and Class 3 Section 15303(a) . The appellate court first determined that the term facilities is ambiguous in the landfill setting. CEQA's categorical exemptions are set forth in sections 15301 to 15333 of the Guidelines. Categorical Exemptions from CEQA, Adopted August 17, 2000 1 [Revised and Adopted by the San Francisco Planning Commission Resolution No. Education Title 7. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. endstream endobj startxref The criteria can be used for all CEQA clearances, including Class 32 (Infill Development) exemptions pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. System of 13 microcell transmitters properly determined to be exempt under the "small structures" categorical exemption. County relies on the categorical exemption for existing facilities (Guidelines, 15301) and the commonsense exemption (Guidelines, 15061, subd. 0000019124 00000 n 3.a. Military and Veterans Affairs 0000013404 00000 n (Cal. 2020-008063ENV) contained in the Commission's files for this contract modification. Any written comments or petitions to be submitted to toninghe Z Administrator must be . The worksheets included herein provide a framework for a lead agency to conduct a preliminary review in order to: 1. Covered by the . Categorical Exemptions . CEQA requires public agencies to look before they leap and consider the environmental consequences of their discretionary actions. Section 15301 of CEQA's Guidelines categorically exempts, among other things, ongoing operations at "existing facilities." A new decision from the Fifth Appellate District will make it more difficult to apply the "existing facilities" exemption to complex land uses, and particularly to industrial operations. The Council found applicable three categorical exemptions: (1) operation of existing facilities (CEQA Guidelines, 15301); (2) conversion of small structures ( 15303); and (3) development of urban in-fill ( 15332). One is to provide decision makers with information about the environmental impacts of projects prior to granting approval. Statewide council that guides OPR in the development of integrated and equitable climate resilience strategies. Code Regs., Tit. (PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15300 et seq.) 15301-15333 / Class 1-Class 33) CEQA Guideline Section(s) / Class(es) . Gettysburg Avenue from Clovis Avenue to Sierra Vista Parkway, Categorical Exemption. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the Class 1 categorical exemption (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) and under the Class 3 categorical exemption (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303), as described in the CEQA Exemption Determination (Case No. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Categorical exemptions are authorized by section 21084, subdivision (a), which states: ['K=KRi'{AG B!b# Code Regs. 0000000016 00000 n 0000003794 00000 n Construction activities undertaken by the public agency taking the enforcement or revocation action are not included in this exemption. Aptos Residents Association v. County of Santa Cruz (2018) 20 Cal.App.5th 1039. Join OPRs CEQA email list to receive email announcements and CEQA news. (CEQA Guidelines 15301). the exempt class of activities "consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,. This project consists of street improvements on Gettysburg Ave. from Clovis Ave. to Sierra Vista Parkway, approx. 642 35 The court then proceeded to resolve the ambiguity by finding that unlined landfills pose a range of adverse impacts (to groundwater, air and public health) that make it unsuitable for the exemption. Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or Installation, in an existing facility occupied by a medical waste generator, of a steam sterilization unit for the treatment of medical waste generated by that facility provided that the unit is installed and operated in accordance with the Medical Waste Management Act (Section 117600, et seq., of the Health and Safety Code) and accepts no offsite waste. Application of dust suppressants or dust binders to surface soils. YES: No further CEQA analysis is required. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. Relation to Ministerial Projects Sec 21080 of Public Resources Code exempts from the application of CEQA those projects which public agencies exercise only ministerial authority. Categorical Exemption. Makes findings that a class of projects given categorical exemptions will not have a significant effect on the environment; 2) Certifies state environmental regulatory . 2 0 obj The entire rulemaking package filed with OAL on January 4, 2013, including the final adopted regulations, can be found here: CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code requires these Guidelines to include a list of classes of . determination. of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions apply to the proposed project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 - Exceptions. 472 0 obj <> endobj 0000018947 00000 n Current through Register 2023 Notice Reg. During its initial review of the project the city planning department determined that it qualified for two categorical exemptions from CEQA, CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d) (restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated structures) and CEQA Guidelines section 15303(b) (multi-family residential structure totaling no more than four units. 0000001015 00000 n Code Regulations Guideline 15303, Class 3 pertaining to New Construction or Conversion of Existing Structures C] Categorical Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c) Cl Statutory Exemptions: CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 Feasibility and Planning Studies . of Water & Power v. County of Inyo 2021 Cal. 0000003757 00000 n For example, a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may, in a particularly sensitive environment, be significant. Guidelines, Sections 15301 to 15329 for a list of categorical exemptions). 2023 State of California. The Court then evaluated whether operation of a landfill, or a portion of the operation, was more properly described as operation of a facility or as a minor alteration in the condition of land under the Class 4 categorical exemption (CEQA Guidelines, 15304). . The CEQA Guidelines include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. G aY[$^/ZgwQ*@x{JOZ/`a`7Je A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant toSection 65962.5 of the Government Code. 265 0 obj <> endobj The Secretary for Resources has found that the classes of projects listed in Article 19 do not have a significant effect on the environment, and they are declared to be categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents. G Section: 15301, 15303, 15304. Reference: Section 21084, Public Resources Code; North County Advocates v. City of Carlsbad (2015) 241 Cal.App.4th 94; Communities for a Better Environment v. South Coast Air Quality Management Dist. mental Quality Act (CEQA), the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under Sec-tion 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15331, Class 31 (Historical Resource . A public agency must comply with CEQA when it undertakes an activity defined by CEQA as a "project." . endobj <<7FE8881F557E0C409E861FB714589C0C>]>> The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. Section 15301 of CEQAs Guidelines categorically exempts, among other things, ongoing operations at existing facilities. A new decision from the Fifth Appellate District will make it more difficult to apply the existing facilities exemption to complex land uses, and particularly to industrial operations. El Categorical Exemption: Title 14, Cal. Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21084, Public Resources Code. As the name implies, categorical exemptions apply to categories of projects that the California Resources Agency has found normally do not have a significant effect on the environment. when a project qualifies for a statutory exemption, CEQA absolutely does not apply. of Water & Power v. Please note this does not mean the project will have any significant impacts under CEQA, just that further analysis is required. The decision tracked the reasoning of an earlier case, Azusa Land Reclamation Co. v. Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 1165, which also found the exemption ambiguous as applied to a landfill. %PDF-1.4 % B. 1 For a complete list of CEQA exemptions outside of Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (i.e., CEQA), . Food and Agriculture Title 4. Business Regulations Title 5. under Guideline 15301 exemption for . Reference:14 CCR Section 15301 Examples. Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. Common Sense Exemption. xref hbbd```b``eA$="$D2jE?H6109:2`[H(0lc0L$KfKAdA]9`5Y Y y,"%*jL@$m OqX$} u 0000001602 00000 n 0000001861 00000 n 0000002812 00000 n Consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION(S)(State CEQA Guidelines Sec. The latest information about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The use of Section 15301 is applicable and appropriate because the Zone Variance would not make any physical change to the environment because the existing structures (a . Statutes, codes, and regulations California Code Of Regulations Article 19 - Categorical Exemptions Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction Cal. The area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. When relying on a categorical exemption to CEQA, like the Existing Facilities (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301), Replacement or Reconstruction (CEQA Guidelines Section 15302) or New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption, it is important to understand that CEQA looks at the changes that will be made to the present conditions. 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State type and section number: 15301 Existing Facilities. The project would meet the criteria of CEQA Guidelines Section 15301-Existing Facilities: a Class 1 exemption. Copyright Partial List of Categorical Exemptions under CEQA Certain commercial cannabis activities (projects) may be exempt from further . All rights reserved. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has a number of functions; two major functions are described here. No further environmental review is required. A.The . The operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agencys determination. CEQA Guidelines Association of Environmental Professionals 2020 267 Note: . The adoption of an administrative decision or order enforcing or revoking the lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or enforcing the general rule, standard, or objective. 0000009854 00000 n 0000003710 00000 n <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 15301 Class 1(c). x2@(cXrl:[4wf:N4d^aY10(i}L^@v;=P9c/GPt44C>wNs|UC#|If +@ir=95: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL DETERMINATION . Los Angeles Dept. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Reducing the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects Federal Assistance Executive Order 12372 and federal grant resources CEQA Guidelines Key resources for understanding and implementing CEQA Transportation SB 743 Information on how transportation impacts are analyzed under CEQA The Department determined that the renovation and restoration of the small cottage was within the exemption for restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated structures (CEQA Guidelines, 15301, subd. 0000017913 00000 n Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. If you are just beginning to learn about CEQA, visit our Getting Started page. endobj categorical exemptions are subject to a variety of "exceptions." If an exception applies to an . There are a number of statutory exemptions that prevent CEQA from applying to projects, even projects that will clearly have significant adverse environmental impacts. endobj Go to calearninglab.org. tit. Climate Assessment, Science, and Research, Californias Climate Change Assessment, research priorities, and visualization tools, A program being developed by OPR, GO-Biz, and LWDA to support resilient, equitable, and sustainable regional economies, Inclusive and sustainable economic development across Californias diverse, interconnected regions, Initiative to bolster California's defense supply chain cybersecurity resilience, and to help grow and sustain California's cybersecurity workforce, California Intiative for the Advancement of PrecisionMedicine, Research and partnerships to advance patient-centered approaches that improve health outcomes, Research to improve STEM education access and outcomes to empower Californias future workforce 2023 Harrison Temblador Hungerford & Guernsey View Our Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Law Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm, Copyright 2023 A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which . State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 describe the following 33 "classes" of Excavation and/or offsite disposal of contaminated soils or sludges in regulated units. Harbors and Navigation Title 8. Additionally, the CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 includes a list of exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions, none of which may apply to a . bar the use of a categorical exemption (PRC 21084 and 14 CCR 15300.2). 4 0 obj State type and section number: _____ Statutory Exemptions. The California Code of Regulations includes guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 0000005287 00000 n G 15061(b)(3) - It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and the activity is not subject to the CEQA. Information on how the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyzes climate change. Section 15301 - Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The types of existing facilities itemized in14 CCR Section 15301are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. endstream endobj startxref Categorical Exemptions SECTIONS 15300 TO 15332 15300. Under CEQA Guidelines section 15301, the key consideration in applying a Class 1 exemption is "whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use of existing facilities." In recent years, the school used temporary (portable) lights at the stadium for a total of approximately 40-50 evenings per year. Information on the regulations implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CEQA exemption Section 15301, Class 1, applies to this proposed project as the project . The list of exemption classes begins at Section 15301 in the CEQA Guidelines. CIP 19-18 Gettysburg - Clovis to Sierra Vista. 0000007231 00000 n @ @HUZG>"Pl -`U^ l+=TT.Efsb;A#&,9\ch P[ b`diL3F @ pR 503 0 obj <>stream Categorical Exemptions: SG 15301, Class 1/Section 3.a: Existing Facilities; SG 15303, Class 15300.2. <>>> Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. endstream endobj 643 0 obj <>/Metadata 53 0 R/PieceInfo<>>>/Pages 50 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/StructTreeRoot 55 0 R/Type/Catalog/LastModified(D:20070730154353)/PageLabels 48 0 R>> endobj 644 0 obj <>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 645 0 obj <> endobj 646 0 obj <> endobj 647 0 obj <> endobj 648 0 obj [/Indexed 650 0 R 31 664 0 R] endobj 649 0 obj [/Indexed 650 0 R 18 667 0 R] endobj 650 0 obj [/ICCBased 663 0 R] endobj 651 0 obj <> endobj 652 0 obj <> endobj 653 0 obj <> endobj 654 0 obj <> endobj 655 0 obj <>stream On appeal, the arguments centered on whether the ongoing operation of an unlined landfill comes within the existing facilities exemption and is thus exempt from CEQA review. . LADWP responded by filing suit to challenge the lack of CEQA review. In addition, the project will not result in any specific or general exceptions to the use of the categorical exemptions as detailed under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. 0000003193 00000 n Construction activities and relaxation of standards allowing environmental degradation are not included in this exemption. x\?}X4L su\4ECZcJd3_r%E6to|}UVa9+*q#?`+GWx;}5= RZCcko(LKJ|8HSTed.X/W7bOVI%4sC1588*qIDnF4 `Y,`-B8E.j8w\ldnp-|4},pd>n(*wYMV"y2!( K*C b Ha2KraBMKfHhQ4,[jW!KzOk&"}LH"qXd>I>]ga&_ZQSFzh JCf~tmn7fe{9.q 0*-ZJ/-zUwX,? 8{Lhl. The following categorical determinations are based on the project submittal and all project information known to the District as of the date of this determination. 299 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<3329CE9C699CAE4A8898579F56DDB95F><0EEB1A7968E44E4A82B94787CDFB90B7>]/Index[265 68]/Info 264 0 R/Length 149/Prev 921088/Root 266 0 R/Size 333/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream The city planning department determined that the renovation of the cottage was categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 exemption (Guidelines, 15301, subd. Construction shall include removing 3"-6" of existing asphalt concrete and placing 5" of new asphalt, removing 3" of existing aggregate base, 3" of existing sub-grade and placing 6" of new aggregate base for approximately 1,300 ft. replacing portions of existing sidewalk, curb and gutter, raising existing manholes, water valves to finish grade, installation of new traffic signal loop detectors and re-striping of pavement markers. c. Noise Study. In Los Angeles Dept. %%EOF Project - Commitment of Park Fees - Categorical Exemption from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article III, Section 1, . Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code requires these Guidelines to include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. the classes of categorical exemptions may be excluded from using a categorical exemption based on a series of exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2, that if triggered, prohibit the application of a categorical exemption. b. Statutory Exemptions: Statutory exemptions are descriptions of the types of projects for which the California State Legislature has provided a blanket exemption from CEQA procedures and policies. The direct referral of a violation of lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or of a general rule, standard, or objective to the Attorney General, District Attorney, or City Attorney as appropriate, for judicial enforcement. 15301. 0000009291 00000 n %PDF-1.5 % LEXIS 676. For more information, please visit OPRs Accessibility Site. Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption pur suant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. t(n. 332 0 obj <>stream All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type, in the same place, over time is significant (for example, annual additions to an existing building under Class 1). These exemptions are found in various places in the California Public . CEQA Exemptions. Key resources for understanding and implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15300.4 - Application by Public Agencies, Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction. California Code of Regulations Title 1. (2010) 48 Cal.4th 310; and Bloom v. McGurk (1994) 26 Cal.App.4th 1307. Existing Facilities (SG 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor . 1, January 6, 2023. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted ND or certified EIR. Law Title 12. The project consists of street rehabilitation work which is exempt from CEQA per Section 15301. Resources, guidance, and technical assistance for planners and communities to plan and implement local climate change resilience goals. Exceptions to Categorical Exemptions If the project is determined to be categorically exempt, Caltrans must consider whether the exemption is negated by an exception pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2, and Public Resources Code, Section 21084. Unlike statutory exemptions, categorical exemptions are not allowed to be used for projects that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource (14 CCR Section 15300.2 (f)). _BsrHNW`0g({%= R \c3jCn]4'm~l e\+|p#CG^s&. 14, 15301.) Current through Register 2023 Notice Reg. 51, December 23, 2022 Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction A categorical exclusion (CE) is a class of actions that a Federal agency has determined, after review by CEQ, do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and for which, therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is normally required. 5IdQtgn wJd Existing Facilities . Industrial Relations Title 9. 491 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[472 32]/Info 471 0 R/Length 97/Prev 201440/Root 473 0 R/Size 504/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream There are three primary types of CEQA exemptions: statutory exemptions, categorical exemptions, and "common sense" exemptions. On March 28, 2022, the Governor issued Executive Order N-7-22 to bolster regional water conservation efforts. Categorically Exempt. 0000004038 00000 n Supporting local communities with long term recovery efforts that build resilience to climate impacts and long-term recovery. %PDF-1.5 Categorical Exemption. CEQA Title 19 - Categorical Exemptions Page 2 of 17 (e) Hazardous Waste Sites. No cleanup shall be subject to this exemption if the action requires the onsite use of a hazardous waste incinerator or thermal treatment unit, or. While the decision nominally applies to unlined landfills, the rationale used by the court could apply equally to other complex industrial operations, such as quarries, that have similar characteristics. 15300. . For more information contact: LEA Support Services, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov. The Secretary for the California Natural Resources Agency has adopted CEQA Guidelines implementing Public Resources Code section 21094.5 and 21094.5.5 (SB 226 - Infill Streamlining). Home - California Association of Environmental Professionals Sections 15301(b) and 15302(d) of California CEQA Guidelines David Lee Management Assistant, , Planning, Maintenance and Construction Branch, presented Board Report No. In contrast, categorical exemptions are subject to a variety of "exceptions." If an exception applies to an otherwise categorically exempt project, the project must go through CEQA review even if it . Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 of14 CCR Section 15300are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located. Investment Title 11. These categorical exemptions are listed in the CEQA Guidelines, at 14 Code of California Regulations 15301-15333. 14 15302 Download PDF Current through Register 2021 Notice Reg. Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. This project does not fall within an exempt class, but it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the While landfill operations include structures, gates, tipping floors, scales, gas recovery systems and administrative buildings that can be described as facilities, they also feature excavations, trenches and fills better that are described as alterations to land and subject to a different categorical exemption. Ceqa & # x27 ; s files for this contract modification does not apply to climate impacts and long-term.. 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