Results | Regular Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to the requirements of the CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) and the County’s “RULES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT CEQA, AS AMENDED” the Imperial County Environmental Evaluation Committee will meet on December 14, 2023 at 1:30pm in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 940 Main Street, El Centro, to review the below-mentioned project(s):
(Negative Declaration) Assessment #23-0032: Applicant: Imperial County Public Health Department Division of Environmental Health (EHS). The Applicant is proposing revisions and updates to both the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWST) Ordinance Chapter 8.80 and Local Agency Management Program (LAMP). LAMP updates include minor revisions to figures using 2020 U.S. Census data, updates to the design flows for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and minor edits. OWST Ordinance revisions include updates to definitions to be consistent with the OWST State Policy, language modifications to standards for land developments, clarifying sections related to areas of special concern, inclusion of design flows for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), update to drainfield depths, addition of new language and permitting requirements for the temporary transfer and storage of septage waste, and other minor edits. The project is being proposed at a Countywide level. [Gerardo A. Quero, Planner II, at 442-265-1736, extension 1748 or by email at gerardoquero@co.imperial.ca.us].
(Informational Item Only) Assessment #22-0038: Applicant: Imperial County Planning & Development Services Department (ICPDS). The Lithium Valley Specific Plan (SP) #22-0001 and Programmatic EIR is intended to provide a framework and guidance for the necessary infrastructure and facilities and streamline the development and permitting of additional renewable energy facilities, mineral recovery, lithium battery manufacturing, and other renewable industries within an approximately 51,786-acre area adjacent to the Salton Sea. The Specific Plan aims to facilitate the existing and future renewable energy development, lithium extraction, associated infrastructure, commercial, and related manufacturing industries investment that provides quality local jobs, while minimizing adverse effects on the environment and public health. This Project would be a pivotal step for Imperial Valley towards a more sustainable and localized economy and support the nations’ ability to produce sustainable technologies. [Diana Robinson, Planning Division Manager, at 442-265-1736, extension 1751 or by email at dianarobinson@co.imperial.ca.us].
Jim Minnick, Chairman
Environmental Evaluation Committee