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Recent ceqa coverage from Humboldt County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The Assembly concurred in SB 344 on a 61-2 vote, moving forward a project-specific environmental measure for the San Diego development amid debate over housing and CEQA.
The commission took final action on a statewide tire efficiency program that will phase in starting in 2029, with stricter standards set for 2033.
The California Energy Commission moved to approve a grant that would expand EV charging access for renters and other multifamily residents in Southern California and the Bay Area.
The California Energy Commission approved statewide replacement-tire efficiency regulations and certified the final environmental impact report at its Aug. 17 business meeting.
The commission approved the statewide Replacement Tire Efficiency Program at its Aug. 17 business meeting, setting phased standards and reporting requirements for replacement tires sold in California.
The bill would require updated CEQA review before new or expanded large coal terminals can get discretionary approval and would require enforceable mitigation for significant air-quality impacts.
At the June 11 meeting, commissioners heard a technical update on the heavy lift marine terminal and public concerns about noise, vibration and shellfish impacts, while staff outlined a revised three-phase buildout plan.
At its July 9 meeting, the Humboldt Bay Harbor District said it is the CEQA lead agency for the offshore wind terminal and that NEPA is not currently triggered for the district’s project, while also detailing a marina dredging funding shortfall.
The July 9 meeting moved the offshore wind terminal review ahead while detailing community-outreach funding and the lack of a near-term Woodley Island Marina dredging plan.
Commissioners adopted the permit, CEQA findings and mitigation monitoring program at their June 11 meeting after public comment.
The California Energy Commission approved the final 2025 IEPR at its July 8 business meeting and backed the action with a CEQA finding that adoption is not a project.
Backup materials for the July 8 business meeting show the commission poised to approve the final Integrated Energy Policy Report after workshops, webinars, a draft report and a proposed final version.
The June 29 hearing on SB 1370 centered on how far California should go to speed wildfire fuel-reduction work while preserving environmental review, public notice and pesticide limits.
The 5-0 vote sends the advanced-manufacturing exemption overhaul to Appropriations after supporters and opponents clashed over labor and environmental conditions.
The June 22 decision backs a multi-year EPIC demonstration that aims to replace much of ordinary Portland cement with lower-carbon materials at an existing San Leandro facility.
Lawmakers and stakeholders split over whether the bill would fix SB 131’s manufacturing exemption or narrow it so much that projects lose certainty.
Supporters say the bill would narrow an overly broad exemption with added guardrails, while business groups warn it could make the incentive unusable.
Carlotta Gardens, LLC is seeking to expand cultivation in the Carlotta area to 70,000 square feet, while staff recommends denying an exception to the fully enclosed cultivation requirement and approving the permits with conditions.
The June 18 Planning Commission agenda includes a special permit request to remove a hazardous old-growth redwood in the lower Redway Q Zone area.
City staff are recommending a professional services agreement with Placeworks for housing and safety element updates, including CEQA review.
The March 4 agenda includes old business to initiate adoption of Arcata’s comprehensive Local Coastal Program update, which the city says is exempt from CEQA under state guidelines.
The City Council formally approved Resolution No. 256-51, making the Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan Arcata’s Climate Action Plan and adopting related CEQA findings.
AB 2231 moved out of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and to Appropriations, with supporters saying the measure would help speed two Bay Area hospital projects while preserving care access and seismic compliance timelines.
