California Supplemental (CSE) Practice Exam

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Where is a Notice of Exemption filed if a project is exempt from CEQA compliance?

At the state agency’s headquarters
At the local county clerk’s office
At the office of planning and research
At the EPA regional office

The correct answer is: At the office of planning and research

A Notice of Exemption is filed with the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) when a project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. This process is important as it provides public notice of the exemption and ensures transparency in environmental decision-making. The OPR serves as the central hub for environmental information in California and assists local and state agencies in implementing CEQA. Filing the notice with the OPR helps streamline the process and ensures that there is a consistent approach to managing exempt projects across the state. Filing with a local county clerk’s office, while common for other forms of notifications and documents, is not the standard practice for Notices of Exemption specifically under CEQA. The same concept applies to the options regarding the state agency’s headquarters and the EPA regional office, as neither are designated for this type of filing related to CEQA exemptions.