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California Integrated Waste Management Board

Overview of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

The topics below provide an overview about the purpose for CEQA, what authorities are granted to public agencies in complying with CEQA, and reviews the important concept of CEQA project descriptions.

Purpose of CEQA

Legislative and Court Policies
CEQA Objectives and Procedures
CEQA and the CIWMB

Authorities Granted to Public Agencies

Authority Provided by CEQA
Public Agencies’ Duty to Minimize Environmental Damage
What is a Lead Agency?
Criteria for Identifying the Lead Agency
What is a Responsible Agency and What are they Responsible For?
What is a Trustee Agency?
[Local] Enforcement Agency as Responsible Agency

Project Descriptions

What is a Project Description
Elements of a Project Description
Sample Project Description

Last updated: October 30, 2007

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Scott Beckner: sbeckner@ciwmb.ca.gov (916) 341-6328