CEQA Thresholds of Significance - Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The City of Oceanside is pursuing the adoption of guidelines and thresholds to determine the significance of greenhouse gas emissions for discretionary projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. This initiative, identified under NAICS code 541620, aims to establish qualitative and quantitative thresholds supported by substantial evidence to assess emission impacts at the project level. These thresholds are designed to ensure consistency with the city's updated Climate Action Plan and adhere to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.7. The project is located in Oceanside, California, and is currently categorized as a forecast with a posted date of July 2, 2026. A Notice of Exemption has been filed under CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, as the action involves regulatory measures for environmental protection. Because the project is categorically exempt, no further environmental evaluation is required. Administrative oversight is managed by the Sustainability Program Administrator for the City of Oceanside.