Project Management and CEQA Exemption Coordination

The contract entails comprehensive project management responsibilities focused on the submission of a tentative tract map for a development project in Lancaster, California, with primary emphasis on aligning all activities with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 exemption criteria. The contractor will lead coordination with City Planner Shannon Edwin to ensure all procedural and documentation requirements are accurately met, facilitating timely review and approval by local authorities while maintaining strict compliance with CEQA guidelines. All actions must be structured to qualify for the categorical exemption under Section 15301, which pertains to the construction or conversion of small structures or facilities, and must include thorough documentation to substantiate the exemption’s applicability. The scope requires active oversight of the entire tentative tract map submission process, including planning, stakeholder communication, and regulatory alignment, all conducted under the NAICS code 541610 for environmental consulting services. The work is performed in Lancaster with a ZIP code of 93535, and the contract is classified as a subcontract under the City of Lancaster’s initiative. The project is publicly accessible via the CEQA Net portal, emphasizing transparency, and all deliverables must be completed in accordance with municipal protocols and environmental regulatory standards to avoid delays or legal challenges in the approval process.