Community Air Grant- High Density Monitoring of Air Pollutants (HD-MAP)
Summary
SCH Number
2018118367
Public Agency
California Air Resources Board
(ARB)
Document Title
Community Air Grant- High Density Monitoring of Air Pollutants (HD-MAP)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/20/2018
Document Description
Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Health Energy will use community air grant funds to conduct a longitudinal air monitoring study over two years (24-30 months) to study spatial patterns of local air pollution, identify hot spots, assess air pollution source apportionment and track emission changes due to changing transportation patterns or recurring refinery and other industrial activities.
Note: See NOE for full details.
Contact Information
Name
Rachel Pallatin
Agency Name
Air Resources Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Richmond
Counties
Contra Costa
Other Location Info
Location Specific: Richmond, North Richmond and San Pablo (northeast of Chevron refinery).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15061(b)(3), 15301*
Reasons for Exemption
*15306
In Accordance with CEQA, the use of the Common Sense exemption is based on the "general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment." (CEQA Guidelines, S15061 (b)(3)). The use of this exemption is appropriate it "it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment." With certainty, there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The project consists of community outreach activities, education and training, community workshop, and a community engagement campaign.
Note: See NOE for full details.
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