SB 743 & VMT – CEQA Implementation and Issues for Agencies and DevelopersMeyers Nave
Beginning July 1, 2020, SB 743 requires the analysis of transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to be based on vehicle miles traveled (VMT) rather than level of service (LOS). This is a significant change in the way transportation analysis traditionally has been conducted under CEQA. The requirement for VMT analysis presents challenging issues for public agencies relating to the adoption and implementation of VMT standards. It will impact how CEQA review is conducted for all types of land use and transportation projects. This webinar addresses how the change to VMT will affect both public agencies and the development community.
On May 21, Meyers Nave Principals Tim Cremin and Shaye Diveley presented a 1 hour webinar exploring the key issues relating to VMT analysis under CEQA, including the following:
Criteria for “screening out” VMT analysis for projects
Standards for establishing VMT significance thresholds for different land uses
Policies, programs and mitigation measures for reducing VMT impacts
Main challenges presented by VMT analysis
Practice pointers for navigating VMT issues
Dr. Adam J.T. Hand., P.E., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, delivers a presentation on sustainability best practices for the asphalt pavement industry. Presentation delivered on Nov. 6, 2019 at the California Asphalt Pavement Association Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference in Sacramento, Calif.
Alec will introduce an overview of LCRIG and its aim to deliver practical solutions to help councils achieve net zero. Stressing the importance of removing silos both in the public and private sector, Alec will show how the lighting sector can team up with others. He will reveal the creation of a net zero working group which ILP members can get involved with.
Presented by Alec Peachey, Content Director, Local Council Roads Innovation Group.
SB 743 & VMT – CEQA Implementation and Issues for Agencies and DevelopersMeyers Nave
Beginning July 1, 2020, SB 743 requires the analysis of transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to be based on vehicle miles traveled (VMT) rather than level of service (LOS). This is a significant change in the way transportation analysis traditionally has been conducted under CEQA. The requirement for VMT analysis presents challenging issues for public agencies relating to the adoption and implementation of VMT standards. It will impact how CEQA review is conducted for all types of land use and transportation projects. This webinar addresses how the change to VMT will affect both public agencies and the development community.
On May 21, Meyers Nave Principals Tim Cremin and Shaye Diveley presented a 1 hour webinar exploring the key issues relating to VMT analysis under CEQA, including the following:
Criteria for “screening out” VMT analysis for projects
Standards for establishing VMT significance thresholds for different land uses
Policies, programs and mitigation measures for reducing VMT impacts
Main challenges presented by VMT analysis
Practice pointers for navigating VMT issues
Dr. Adam J.T. Hand., P.E., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, delivers a presentation on sustainability best practices for the asphalt pavement industry. Presentation delivered on Nov. 6, 2019 at the California Asphalt Pavement Association Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference in Sacramento, Calif.
Alec will introduce an overview of LCRIG and its aim to deliver practical solutions to help councils achieve net zero. Stressing the importance of removing silos both in the public and private sector, Alec will show how the lighting sector can team up with others. He will reveal the creation of a net zero working group which ILP members can get involved with.
Presented by Alec Peachey, Content Director, Local Council Roads Innovation Group.
An overview of the industry efforts to secure long-term Federal funding for roadway improvements, plus highlights of various initiatives underway on the national level, supported by CalAPA, to advance the asphalt pavement industry. Presenter: NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland. Presentation delivered Oct. 13, 2021 at the CalAPA Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference in Sacramento.
A brief overview of the Perpetual Asphalt Pavement Awards by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. Presenter: Bob Humer, Asphalt Institute. Presentation delivered Oct. 13, 2021 at the CalAPA Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference in Sacramento.
Presentation by Bill Morgan, Deputy Director, County of San Diego Dept. of Public Works Department, on the steps the County of San Diego is taking to address dwindling aggregate resources in the region through increased recycling measures in their pavement program. Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
Slides from CaFCP's "HyPPO" report webinar by Alex Keros, Catherine Dunwoody and Remy Garderet about fuel cell electric vehicles and hydrogen in California.
Presenting at Habinteg's Homes for Living Forum on 17 September 2013 DCLG Principal Architect Richard Harral introduced the Housing Standards Review to give the policy context for the proposed access standards.
This paper will outline and showcase the success of local authorities across England that have used Salix Finance to enable energy efficiency projects and reduce energy bills and carbon emissions, through installing energy efficient street lights. It will look at the benefits that these projects bring to authorities and include case study examples of projects, as well as details for ongoing funding and how this can be accessed. A focus will be made on Kent County Council’s ongoing LED street lighting conversion, one of the largest programmes of its kind to date in the UK. The programme has been partly funded by Salix Finance. Key representatives from Kent will share technical and delivery lessons learnt from undertaking the programme.
By Hayley Veenhoven, Salix Finance and Sue Kinsella & Richard Emmett, Kent County Council
His talk sought to explain that good asset management can only be achieved by having complete evidence of the condition, service expectancy and effectiveness of any asset. He will also talk about development, the practice of life cycling planning, appropriate intervention and other recommendations made by the Well-managed Highway Infrastructure code of practice which became effective in 2018.
This talk is beneficial for local authorities, consultants, contractors and asset managers.
by Richard Hayes, IHE
An overview of the industry efforts to secure long-term Federal funding for roadway improvements, plus highlights of various initiatives underway on the national level, supported by CalAPA, to advance the asphalt pavement industry. Presenter: NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland. Presentation delivered Oct. 13, 2021 at the CalAPA Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference in Sacramento.
A brief overview of the Perpetual Asphalt Pavement Awards by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. Presenter: Bob Humer, Asphalt Institute. Presentation delivered Oct. 13, 2021 at the CalAPA Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference in Sacramento.
Presentation by Bill Morgan, Deputy Director, County of San Diego Dept. of Public Works Department, on the steps the County of San Diego is taking to address dwindling aggregate resources in the region through increased recycling measures in their pavement program. Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
Slides from CaFCP's "HyPPO" report webinar by Alex Keros, Catherine Dunwoody and Remy Garderet about fuel cell electric vehicles and hydrogen in California.
Presenting at Habinteg's Homes for Living Forum on 17 September 2013 DCLG Principal Architect Richard Harral introduced the Housing Standards Review to give the policy context for the proposed access standards.
This paper will outline and showcase the success of local authorities across England that have used Salix Finance to enable energy efficiency projects and reduce energy bills and carbon emissions, through installing energy efficient street lights. It will look at the benefits that these projects bring to authorities and include case study examples of projects, as well as details for ongoing funding and how this can be accessed. A focus will be made on Kent County Council’s ongoing LED street lighting conversion, one of the largest programmes of its kind to date in the UK. The programme has been partly funded by Salix Finance. Key representatives from Kent will share technical and delivery lessons learnt from undertaking the programme.
By Hayley Veenhoven, Salix Finance and Sue Kinsella & Richard Emmett, Kent County Council
His talk sought to explain that good asset management can only be achieved by having complete evidence of the condition, service expectancy and effectiveness of any asset. He will also talk about development, the practice of life cycling planning, appropriate intervention and other recommendations made by the Well-managed Highway Infrastructure code of practice which became effective in 2018.
This talk is beneficial for local authorities, consultants, contractors and asset managers.
by Richard Hayes, IHE
Refit rules guidelines license & Power Purchase AgreementJerry Sakala
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB), with the support of the USAID Trade Hub Southern Africa (SATH) has developed the draft Renewable Energy Feed in Tariffs (REFiT) Regulatory Framework. The REFiT Regulatory Framework was developed in line with REFiT Policy of 2015 developed by the Ministry of Mines Energy and Water Development. The REFiT regulatory framework was presented to stakeholders on Tuesday 22nd September 2015.
The REFiT Regulatory framework outlines the following:
REFiT Indicative Tariffs for solar projects;
Rules and Guidelines for RE projects to be implemented under the REFiT Policy of 2015; and
Guidelines for REFiT Power Purchase Agreements, and application procedures for project developers.
These rules and guidelines are only applicable to small scale renewable energy systems as defined in the REFiT Policy of 2015.
RE-DELAYS: Documenting and analising the cost of regulatory delaysIEA_RETD
IEA-RETD investigated the costs of regulatory delays for the growth and economic potential of the renewable energy industry. Key recommendations from the RE-DELAYS project are:
• Streamline the regulatory processes by creating a one stop shop with simplified rules for applications.
• Increase accountability for decision making processes at the regulatory/governmental level, for example in the form of pre-determined fines associated with not achieving set milestones.
• Link the level of incentive such as FIT to delay.
• Define clear procedures and cost impact assessment of appeal processes.
• Inform the public about benefits and risks of RE and encourage consultative mechanisms to share concerns.
The project was carried out by 3E together with London Economics International LLC (LEI).
Shared solar (aka community solar) solar has the attention of states, regulatory commissions, and utilities across the country. Best practices and success stories are emerging, but the market still remains relatively small. What's more, as the model gains traction, this relatively new sector of the solar industry is meeting new growing pains. In her presentation at Intersolar North America 2016, Erica McConnell shares what's happening across several states to scale the model to reach more consumers and new markets, including low-income customers.
Calgary Oil & Gas Regulatory and Standards Day January 18th 2023Nimonik
On 18th January 2023, Nimonik Inc. hosted the inaugural “Calgary Oil & Gas Regulatory and Standards Compliance Day”. During the event, we covered newly published topics, upcoming regulatory changes for the oil & gas industry, and best practices for compliance management. The event attendees also had the opportunity to connect with industry peers and share compliance challenges.
The 2nd Annual Midwest Regional Building Energy Codes Conference was held on October 5-6, 2011 in Chicago. It was attended by 42 guests representing state code officials, state energy officials, utility representatives, energy code advocates, manufacturers, energy efficiency program administrators, architects, and building trades professionals.
The conference built on the previous year's conference and the ongoing codes developments in the region to continue to work towards developing a regional approach to promoting the adoption, implementation, and improving compliance with building energy codes in the Midwest.
These slides present the Local Service Standards Project to participant local authority teams as part of the Local Waste Service Standards Project, run by the DCLG Local Digital Programme.
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Overview of LACMTA Green Construction Policy
1. Overview of the LACMTA Green
Construction Policy
Valley Industry and Commerce Association
September 13, 2011
Cris B. Liban, D.Env., P.E.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
2. Outline
• LACMTA Environmental and Sustainability
Programs
• Policy Development
• Policy
• Implementation
• Questions
3. Transit Paradox
Transit’s Effects on Regional Carbon Footprint
APTA, 2010
To reduce emissions from mobile sources, we need higher
levels of public transit and more compact patterns of land
use that transit supports. 3
4. Metro’s Environmental/Sustainability Program
• Four-pronged approach to environmental protection and
enhancement
– Environmental clearance
– Remediation, restoration and enhancement of impacted sites
– Accounting and reduction of environmental liabilities
– Development, implementation and promotion of sustainable planning,
construction, operations, and procurement practices
• Clean buses
• Green Buildings and Infrastructure
• Renewable Energy Efficiency Energy Projects
• Federal and State Grants
• Environmental Management System
5. Recent Awards and Recognitions
• National Training Institute Model Program Award for
Sustainability Awareness Training
• ISO 140001:2004 certification of Red Line Yard
• LEED-NC and LEED-EBOM Buildings
• Energy Star Certification of Gateway Headquarters
• Air Quality Awards
• Finalist at the METROs Awards
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6. Green Policies and GHGe Reduction Plans
• POLICIES
– Energy and Sustainability Policy
– Environmental Policy
– Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
and Reuse Policy
– Environmental Liabilities Reporting Policy
– Water Conservation and Use Policy
– Green Construction Policy
– Renewable Energy Policy (September 22)
• PLANS
– Water Action Plan
– Energy Conservation and Management Plan
(forthcoming)
– Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
(forthcoming)
8. Major Elements of Policy
• New Construction
– Effective and enforceable immediately
upon adoption for all new construction
projects
• Existing Projects
– Policy will not be retroactive
– Encourage all Contractors to implement
the provisions of this policy to the
greatest extent feasible
9. Major Elements of Policy
• Types of Equipment Affected
– On-Road Equipment
– Off-Road Equipment
– Generators
Disclaimer: Featuring an equipment in this slide is not an endorsement of that equipment nor the company that makes the equipment
10. Major Elements of Policy
• On- and Off-Road Equipment
– Incorporate the best available technology or best
management practice where feasible
– Idling prohibitions
– Phase-in period until 2015
• Generators
– Connect to an existing power source as much as possible
– Meet a 0.01 gram per brake-horsepower-hour standard for
PM
– Be equipped with BACT for PM emissions reductions
11. Exceptions
• Good faith effort to rent but have not been
successful, within 200 miles of project
• Contractor awarded funding to retrofit, replace,
and repower but has not received funding and
cannot rent
• Contractor ordered equipment and within 60
days has not received equipment and cannot
rent
• Equipment use is only within 10 days of
contract
• Compliance step-down menu
13. Additional Policy Provisions
• Institutionalize common mitigation measures
developed during the CEQA Process
• Notification of Sensitive Receptors
• Contracts Based Enforcement
• Records Requirements Prior to Bid
• Quantification and Reporting of Emissions
Reductions
14. Comparison of MTA and CARB Regs
• More strict than California Air Resources Board
(CARB) Regulations
– Off-Road, Fleet by Fleet instead of Average
– Generators, but only as strict as SCAQMD
regulations
• As strict as CARB Regulations
15. Implementation Efforts
• Development of Specifications and
Incorporation into Procurement Documents
• Formation of Technical Working Group to
Develop Implementation Guidelines
– Phase 1: City Representatives
– Phase 2: Other Stakeholders
• CARB Enforcement Training
• Determine what funding and programmed
projects are affected
• Outreach through workshops