Navigating the Environmental Compliance Process for Wetland Projects in the
San Francisco Bay and Outer Coast
May 7, 2015
9:30 – 4:30
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Instructors
April Zohn and Renee Spenst
Goal:
Train participants in how to better plan for and integrate the permitting and environmental review
processes for projects in California’s coastal zone, including the San Francisco Bay area.
Objectives:
By attending the course, participants will:
1. Develop a basic understanding of the natural resource laws that apply to projects in California’s
coastal zone, including San Francisco Bay.
2. Discuss opportunities to integrate environmental review and permit processes.
3. Discuss strategies for completing a successful permitting effort.
Agenda
9:15
Registration and Coffee
9:30
Welcome and Introductions
10:00
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Course objectives
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Identification of key issues
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Housekeeping
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Case Study Introduction
Overview of Natural Resource Laws
Integrated Discussion: Purpose, Responsible Agency(ies), Trigger, & Process
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12:00
Coastal Zone Specific Regulations
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Coastal Zone Management Act
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California State Coastal Laws
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McAteer-Petris Act
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Suisun Marsh Preservation Act
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California Coastal Act
Case Study Review
Lunch Break
1:00
Overview of Natural Resource Laws (cont.)
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Wetlands & Water Quality
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Section 404, Clean Water Act
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Section 10, Rivers & Harbors Act
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Section 401, Clean Water Act
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Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
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Section 402, Clean Water Act
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Section 1600 – 1607, California Fish and Game Code
Case Study Review
2:30
Break
2:45
Overview of Natural Resource Laws (cont.)
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Special-Status Species & Habitats
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Federal Endangered Species Act
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California Endangered Species Act
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Marine Mammal Protection Act
Case Study Review
Overview of Cultural Resource Regulations and Public Trust Lands
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Case Study Review
Step-By-Step Process: Overview
4:15
Closing Remarks
4:30
Adjourn