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Developing and Writing Effective CEQA Documents

Online

Learn a step-by-step approach to preparing and writing CEQA documents. Project managers will learn how to set up their projects to improve author efficiency, effectiveness and client satisfaction. CEQA authors will gain skills for writing clear, concise CEQA sections that address client needs. Editors will receive a complete overview of the document preparation process and their role in that process. In this activities-based workshop, you will discuss outlining, write sections, develop techniques for tracking references and critique project start-up packets and other materials.

CEUs

1.2

Section Number

203PRC159

Instruction Method

Online class

Section Notes

This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded and real time lectures, in addition to a real-time Q&A session with the instructors. Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. Details regarding meeting times and login information will be emailed out prior to the course start date.

This course will be available on Canvas from March 1-4, 2021. There will be live meetings each day:

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Lecture, discussion, and application
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Group work

In the classroom environment, this course is equivalent to a two-day course.

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received seven calendar days before the course begins. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Discounts

Group Discount

Groups of three or more, enrolled at the same time with a single payment method may receive a 10% discount on each enrollment. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office to enroll your group: (530) 757-8777.

APA

Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.

Info Session Discount

Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.

AEP

CAAA Member Discount

Current members of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association and other UC alumni associations receive $50 off the course fee. If you don't have your association discount code contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.

Capitol Corridor Rider

Capitol Corridor riders are eligible for a one-time $100 discount on a UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education course (some exceptions apply). The Discount Code is available on the UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education course page on the Capitol Corridor’s onboard Wifi system.

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Schedule

Mar 1st to Mar 4th, 12:00am to 12:00am

Mon., Tues., Wed., Thur., Mar 1st to Mar 4th, 9:30am to 12:00pm

Mon., Tues., Wed., Thur., Mar 1st to Mar 4th, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Fees

$500

Instructors

Antero Rivasplata

Antero Rivasplata is a technical director who specializes in CEQA compliance and general plan preparation with ICF International. He has worked as either project manager or CEQA adviser on a variety of projects, including CEQA-NEPA documents for transportation projects, EIRs for general plan updates and NEPA documents for federal and local agencies. He is a co-author of the 2012 update of the CEQA Deskbook published by Solano Press, a member of the American Planning Association, the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Association of Environmental Professionals, as well as the editor for its quarterly publication Environmental Assessor.

Ellen Unsworth

Ellen Unsworth is a managing editor and technical writer at ICF International, where she works on a wide variety of document types, including CEQA documents, scientific studies, monitoring reports, manuals, construction specifications and interpretative exhibits. In her 13 years as a technical writer and editor, Unsworth has worked for the software industry, academia and the state of Idaho. She is also certified by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences.