California Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision
Summary
SCH Number
2016018216
Public Agency
California Air Resources Board
(ARB)
Document Title
California Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/25/2016
Document Description
Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Infrastructure SIP's must include provisions to address impacts of pollution in downwind stated that may originate in upwind states. In recent years, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) sulfur dioxide, and ozone. These standard updates triggered a requirement that California assess its pollutant contributions to areas in other states with NAAQS violations. This infrastructure SIP revision provides the required assessment for PM2.5, sulfur dioxide, and ozone, showing that California does not significantly contribute to downwind concentrations of those pollutants.
Contact Information
Name
Agency Name
Air Resources Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Other Location Info
Statewide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
ARB has determined that the California Infrastructure SIP Revision is exempt from CEQA under the "General rule" or "common sense" exemption (14 CCR 15061(b)(3)). The common sense exemption states a project is exempt from CEQA if "the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on he environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA." Based on ARB's review it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the California Infrastructure Sip Revision would result in a significant adverse impact on the environment, therefore, this activity is exempt from CEQA. A brief explanation of the basis for reaching this conclusion is included in Chapter IV of the Staff Report.
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.