These are answers to a number of questions that MOEC has compiled over
time.
- Where do I go to get started with a CEQR review?
After determining that your project is required to
undergo environmental review, you can begin your review in one of three
places:
- Contact your lead agency, if known;
- Visit the MOEC Website to
learn about the CEQR process, download appropriate forms, and begin work on
your EAS; or
- Contact MOEC
to discuss your project, determine who will most likely be your lead
agency, and which EAS form you should begin completing.
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YES, and it is highly recommended
that you meet with your lead agency at the start of your review and during the
entire CEQR review process. During this meeting you should
become acquainted with your lead agency point of contact, review and
understand the CEQR process, and discuss the approach and expectations for
completing your review.
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- What are some common mistakes others have made on their CEQR
documents in the past?
EAS Forms:
- Misidentification of project type (i.e. unlisted vs. Type
I)
- Not indicating if discretionary financing is being sought as part of
the proposed action or incompletely identifying all discretionary
actions
- Not clearly describing the No-action scenario or condition
- For rezonings, not clearly indicating the existing zoning and the
proposed zoning
- Inaccurate or incomplete development of the Reasonable Worst Case
Development Scenario (RWCDS)
- Not providing backup Air Quality, Noise, and Traffic
analyses
- Unsigned applications
- Build year does not account for the approval process timeline and a
reasonable timeline for construction.
Please note: Errors identifed above may lead to
longer and more costly CEQR reviews.
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Please contact
MOEC if you have any questions regarding any of the FAQs above or your
question(s) was not covered.
