Settlement Agreement between the Richardson’s Bay Regional Agency (RBRA) and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC)
Summary
SCH Number
2021090383
Public Agency
San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
(BCDC)
Document Title
Settlement Agreement between the Richardson’s Bay Regional Agency (RBRA) and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/21/2021
Document Description
The Settlement Agreement is between BCDC and RBRA to address vessels unlawfully anchored in RBRA waters including: removing from RBRA waters all marine debris, unoccupied vessels, unregistered vessels, and vessels that are not safe and seaworthy; preparation of a plan with timelines to transition all other unlawfully anchored vessels off the water within a reasonable period; preparation of a plan by RBRA to protect and restore the natural habitat in Richardson Bay; and monthly reporting to BCDC.
Contact Information
Name
Brent Plater
Agency Name
BCDC
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Curtis Havel
Agency Name
Richardson's Bay Regional Agency
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Marin
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
Richardson Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15304(e) (Class 4); Sec. 15307 (Class 7); Sec. 15308 (Class 8); Sec. 15321 (Class 21)
Reasons for Exemption
The settlement agreement is categorically exempt from CEQA because it is an action designed to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of natural resources and the environment and because it is an action by BCDC to enforce laws and rules including without limitation the McAteer-Petris Act, the San Francisco Bay Plan, the Richardson Bay Special Area Plan, and regulations implemented pursuant to these provisions. Any physical construction affecting water or land is temporary and will have no permanent effects on the environment.