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How to Streamline the Public Participation Process. José Luis Cáceres SACOG (916) 340-6218 JCaceres@sacog.org . Anne Jensen SCRTPA (530) 225-5430 ajensen@co.shasta.ca.us . The Current PPP Process Maximizing efficiency Meeting requirements without excess procedure.
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How to Streamline the Public Participation Process José Luis Cáceres SACOG (916) 340-6218 JCaceres@sacog.org Anne Jensen SCRTPA (530) 225-5430 ajensen@co.shasta.ca.us
The Current PPP Process • Maximizing efficiency • Meeting requirements without excess procedure
Identifyingwhere the PPP can be streamlined • Shortening amendment time • Appropriate length of public review period
SACOG’s Example • Public review period can often be as little as 7 days • SACOG model separates amendments into 5 types
Type 1: Administrative Modification • No public review period required • Requires only manager approval
Type 2: Formal Amendment due to Funding Changes • Funding change is greater than allowed per Caltrans’ administrative procedures. • Public review period required is 7 days • Requires manager approval only
Type 3: Formal Amendments of Exempt Projects Amendment of an exempt or non-capacity increasing project • e.g., add/delete exempt or non-regionally significant project or project phases to/from the FTIP. • Public review period is 7 days • Requires manager approval only
Type 4: Formal Amendment requiring a conformity determination • These amendments require conformity determination but rely on a previous Regional Emissions Analysis • Public review period is 7 days • Public hearing is required • Require Board approval
Type 5: Formal Amendment requiring a conformity determination and new Regional Emissions Analysis • Public review period is 30 days • Requires a public hearing • Requires Board approval
Interagency Consultation • Circulate preliminary draft • Federal and state agencies • Keep in touch with stakeholders
Implementing Change • Amend your PPP (following public outreach requirements) • Decide on a spectrum of options with varying public review • Delegate approval as much as possible • Decide what works best for your region • Take advantage of Grouped Project Listings
Possible Conflicts with Streamlining the PPP • Board won’t delegate power • Agency’s TIP history • Level of difficulty in amending the PPP
Any questions? Anne Jensen SCRTPA (530) 225-5430 ajensen@co.shasta.ca.us José Luis Cáceres SACOG (916) 340-6218 JCaceres@sacog.org