EIR/EIS Preparation and Review

Online

Many projects are subject to local, state and federal environmental review and noticing requirements. Learn how to increase efficiency and reduce redundancy by addressing the requirements of both CEQA and NEPA with a combined EIR/EIS document. In this hands-on course, you will gain exposure to CEQA and NEPA, as well as methods for meeting the requirements of both with a combined environmental document. Examine the key content requirements and standards for a combined EIR/EIS document. Learn how to ensure the EIR/EIS notice and review process complies with the procedural requirements and how to resolve potential conflicts between the acts. Discover real-world case studies of successful EIR/EIS integration.

Academic Units

CEUs

0.65

Section Number

232PRC209

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 real-time lecture/Q&A sessions with the instructors. Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom.

This course is open October 18 – October 20, with a live session on October 20, 2:00-4:00PM PST.

Attendance of the live session is mandatory to receive credit for this course.

We allow registration through 12:00 PM PST (noon) on the first day of the course. We cannot extend course access beyond 11:59 PM on 10/20, so students pursuing a late enrollment acknowledge that they will have less time to complete the materials. Please contact the course representative with any questions.

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received seven calendar days by the refund deadline 10/09/23. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Technical Requirements

To ensure your success in this course, please review our technical requirements page at online learning.

Discounts

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

CEQA10

10% discount on final elective course for students who enroll and pre-pay for all four courses in the program. A code will be provided for enrollment upon application approval.

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Schedule

Oct 18th, 2023 to Oct 20th, 2023, 12:00am to 12:00am

Fri., Oct 20th, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Fees

$425

Instructors

Antero Rivasplata

Antero Rivasplata is an Expert Consultant with ICF. He specializes in CEQA compliance and general plan preparation. He has worked on a variety of projects as either project manager or CEQA advisor including: CEQA-NEPA documents for transportation projects, EIRs for general plan updates, environmental documents for schools, and environmental documents for water supply projects. He is a co-author of Practical CEQA, published by Solano Press and the editor of the Association of Environmental Professionals’ (AEP) quarterly “Environmental Assessor.” Terry is a member of the American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, and the AEP. Read more about Terry Rivasplata

Maggie Townsley

Maggie Townsley, M.S., is a vice president at ICF International and specializes in developing streamlining strategies in project delivery under NEPA and CEQA for transportation projects for federal, state and local governments. She has completed hundreds of environmental reviews for a variety of public and private projects throughout California. In addition, she coordinates extensively with federal agencies to secure related environmental permits and approvals, including conformity determinations from the EPA under the Clean Air Act and historic evaluations under the National Historic Preservation Act. Townsley has also provided third-party adequacy reviews of environmental documents and has taught numerous courses in environmental compliance.