CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act

CEQA compliance is an uphill battle - do you know what you're up against?

The California Environmental Quality Act is the cornerstone of the state's environmental protection laws. CEQA is enforced by litigation and therefore tends to be a focus for lawsuits challenging the land use decisions of public agencies. Developing strategies for surviving potential litigation is an important aspect of preparing good CEQA documents.

Attend this seminar and get the tools you need to develop effective CEQA compliance strategies. We will discuss the basics of preparing legally defensible CEQA documents - including practical advice on drafting documents. Register today to learn about recent case law developments and procedural pitfalls to avoid.

Benefits for You

• Updates on recent court cases ... including cases addressing climate change and water supply
• Get expert advice on drafting negative declarations and EIRs
• Learn about CEQA's provisions for streamlining reviews
• Tips on building an administrative record
• Successfully handle ethical considerations in working for - or with - public agencies

Learning Objectives

• You will be able to discuss the administrative process.
• You will be able to identify ethical considerations.
• You will be able to describe how to complete the EIR process.
• You will be able to review the litigation process.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for attorneys, engineers, architects, city and county planners, environmental professionals, presidents, vice presidents, water resource specialists, public works directors, surveyors and project managers. 

Continuing Education Units

• AIA HSW 6; Sustainable Design 6
• AICP
• CA CLE 6.0 including Ethics 1

- Detailed Credit Information