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IV. Is an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) required? If the answer to step III B is no, then
an environmental impact report will be required. (Public Resources Code § 21080(d).)
A. Districts should retain qualified environmental consultants and consider working with legal counsel if the
more extensive EIR process is required. An EIR can take nine months or more to prepare, so districts should
allow ample time when reviewing this checklist and determining whether an EIR may be required.
B. Public Review of Draft EIR.
C. Certification of EIR.
D. Findings of Significant Effects.
E. Statement of Overriding Considerations.
F. Adoption of Mitigation Monitoring Program.
G. Filing of Notice of Determination.
Jerome M. Behrens, Partner Ruth E. Mendyk, Partner
Fresno & Sacramento Offices Fresno Office
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Sacramento Office Walnut Creek Office
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Harold M. Freiman, Partner Trevin E. Sims, Partner
Walnut Creek Office Los Angeles Office
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Megan Macy, Partner Claudia P. Weaver, Partner
Sacramento Office Monterey Office
925.953.1620 831.646.1501
mmacy@lozanosmith.com cweaver@lozanosmith.com
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