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CEQA provides individuals with the opportunity to participate effectively in all steps of the environmental review process from notice about a pending project to the identification of potential environmental impacts. A large part of this participation process is in the form of commenting.
The public’s right to participate in CEQA’s environmental review process is mandated in the statute itself and is vigilantly protected by the California courts that interpret and enforce CEQA. CEQA requires every public agency in California to have procedures that provide full public participation to ensure the public agency can receive and evaluate public reaction to the environmental consequences of its actions.
PCLF has outlined in the links below as a strategy to present the most powerful and effective comments that will get your message heard.
Reviewing Environmental Impact Reports (17K PDF file)
PCLF has compiled a list of questions reviewers may want to ask as they read through the environmental impact report.
Formulating Comments
Throughout the CEQA process the public is asked to comment on the environmental impacts of any given project. PCLF has created a list of sample questions you should ask as you review an environmental impact report.
Delivering Effective CEQA Comments
In order to present your comments on an environmental impact report in a way that is most effective and professional to your audience, PCLF has created a list of simple reminders.
Commenting on Negative Declarations (11K PDF file)
More helpful tips to assist you with commenting on negative declarations.
Examples of Effective and Ineffective Comments (25K PDF file)
When formulating your own comments, use these examples to guide you along the way.
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