CEQA Project Overview

Role	Primary Responsibilities	When to Contact
Project Manager	Overseeing the overall project, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met	Throughout the project
Environmental Consultant	Conducting environmental screening, impact assessments, and monitoring	During EIR preparation, compliance check
Regulatory Agencies	Approving permits, conducting inspections, providing permits/approvals	Before, during, and after construction
Legal Advisor	Ensuring compliance with CEQA, handling legal matters, reviewing documents	Throughout the project
Public Relations Officer	Handling public outreach, organizing community meetings, managing public comments	During outreach and public meetings
Construction Manager	Managing construction activities, ensuring they adhere to environmental plans	During construction phase
Compliance Officer	Monitoring environmental compliance during construction and post-construction	Throughout construction and monitoring

Phase	Duration	Key Milestone
Planning and Initial Steps	1–2 months	Scope definition, regulatory consultation
EIR Preparation	3–6 months	EIR completed, community feedback
Permitting and Approvals	2–4 months	All permits and approvals obtained
Construction and Mitigation	1–2 years	Construction completed, mitigation in place
Post-Construction Monitoring	1–2 years	Environmental monitoring, reports
Final CEQA Certification	1–2 months	Final reports, project closure

Environmental Impact Monitoring

• Ensure that regular compliance reports are submitted to regulatory agencies (e.g., air quality, water quality, habitat preservation).
• Monitor and track the effectiveness of mitigation measures in real-time.
• Inspection checklists and reports to confirm that the measures are implemented.

Communicating with Regulatory Bodies

• Schedule regular meetings or calls with agencies to discuss progress and any required adjustments.
• Make adjustments to the project plan based on feedback from inspections or monitoring results.

Public and Stakeholder Updates

• Provide regular updates to the public or stakeholders (especially if the project is near communities).
• Host follow-up community meetings if the project has large-scale impacts on local residents or the environment.

Mitigation Measure Implementation

• Implement mitigation measures as per the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and CEQA guidelines.
• Track mitigation measure success using tracking sheets or dashboards.
• Finalize the long-term maintenance of mitigation measures after construction.

Final Reporting and Project Closure

• Compile all environmental compliance documentation into a final report.
• Submit the report to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Obtain final approval or certification of compliance from agencies.
• Archive all project records for future reference.

Post-Project Engagement and Monitoring

• Continue long-term environmental monitoring, especially in sensitive areas.
• Provide annual environmental status reports for the public or regulatory bodies.
• Implement adaptive management strategies to address any unforeseen environmental issues.