A document approved by a public agency based on a determination that a project not exempt from CEQA will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment.
A finding that a proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
a document that describes the proposed project, presents the findings, and states the reasons why the decision maker has concluded that there will be no significant effect
a document that states upon completion of an initial study, that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment
a written statement that briefly explains why a project will not have a significant environmental impact and therefore will not require an EIR
An environmental document that states that after an initial study, a proposed project shows no significant environmental effects or, in light of potential substantial effects, the project has been revised to mitigate substantial affects and that the new revised project does not substantial affect the environment. A negative declaration entails that an Environmental Impact Report is not required. For more detailed information about environmental impact assessments, contact the Department of Environmental Review and Assessment (DERA) at (916) 874-7914.
A statement issued by a developer, declaring that the proposed project will not have a negative impact on the surrounding environment.
A declaration by a developer that a project will not have a negative impact on the environment.
A written statement briefly describing the reasons why a proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and does not require an environmental impact report.
When a project is not exempt from CEQA and will not have a significant effect upon the environment a negative declaration must be written. The negative declaration is an informational document that describes the reasons why the project will not have a significant effect and proposes measures to mitigate or avoid any possible effects.
With regard to the Environmental Quality Act; it is a statement issued that indicates a subdivision will not harm the environment.