Section 6995 - Initial Study (IS)(a) An IS is prepared for a project not exempt from CEQA to determine if it may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore that an EIR is required. It provides a factual basis for the finding in a Negative Declaration and enables the Lead Agency to modify the project, mitigating adverse impacts, before an EIR is written. The IS can also help to focus an EIR on the significant effects of a project. All phases of project planning, implementation and operation must be considered in the IS.(b) Contents of an IS shall include:(1) Description of project including location.(2) Identification of environmental setting.(3) Identification of environmental effects (use check list, Appendix F).(4) Discussion of ways to mitigate significant effect identified.(5) Examination of whether project is compatible with existing zoning and plans.(6) Name of person(s) who prepared IS. (Forms F and G meet the requirements above for an Initial Study.)
(c) If the project is to be carried out privately, the Department shall require the person or organization to submit appropriate data and information.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 6995
1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 5-5-82; designated effective 6-2-82 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 82, No. 19). Note: Authority cited: Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Title 14, CAC, Section 15050; and Section 21100, Public Resources Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 5-5-82; designated effective 6-2-82 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 82, No. 19).