State and federal laws require a formal review of projects that may affect the environment. An environmental document will be prepared to address the state law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the federal law, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). A joint state and federal document, Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA), will be prepared to evaluate the potential alternatives for environmental impacts, while taking into account the Project Criteria. Environmental studies prepared for the environmental document will include: an historic Section 106 evaluation, a parklands Section 4(f) report and a visual analysis. The required evaluation of potential alternatives will consider a “no-build” alternative as well as several “build” alternatives.

 

Initiate Formal Environmental Process - Summer 2007

 

Release of Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) - June/July 2008

A Draft EIR/EA will be prepared and is currently planned for release in fall 2007. The public and interested agencies will have an opportunity to comment on the Draft EIR/EA during a 45-day review period. The Draft EIR/EA, once released, will be available on this website and at several locations.

 

Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) -  Late 2008

A Final EIR/EA will be prepared that will include any changes in the proposed action or mitigation measures resulting from comments received on the Draft EIR/EA. The public and interested agencies will have an opportunity to comment on the Final EIR/EA during a 30-day review period.