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- 09-30-26 The California Transportation Commission (CTC) Submittal Guidance webpage has undergone a series of updates, including:
- Clarification on intended audience for the guidance,
- Description of the updated (and simplified) NOP and DEIR transmittal process,
- Clarification on location style map requirements,
- Addition of a CTC Submittals Flowchart including an ADA Version,
- 2027 Environmental Document Submittal Schedule,
- Addition of a downloadable “.ics” file to import the 2027 Submittal Schedule to your Outlook Calendar,
- Clarifications on submittal requirements for CEQA Addenda, and,
- Addition of a CTC Submittal Basics On-Demand Training Video.
The SER Volume 1, Chapter 36 - Environmental Impact Report will be updated soon to reflect the simplified NOP and DEIR transmittal process.
For questions or feedback on any of the above items, please contact the DEA CTC Liaison, lucas.sanchez@dot.ca.gov
- 07-24-26 Caltrans has issued a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) that addresses certain right-of-way use agreement activities (including encroachment permits). The approval of these right-of-way use agreements for non-highway uses of Federal-aid highway right-of-way is a federal action that is subject to NEPA. The accompanying memorandum explains the circumstances under which the PCE may be utilized and can be found on the SER Policy Memos page.
- 06-16-26 The Environmental Management Office has updated the SER Volume 1, Chapter 16 - Climate Change. Edits include updated information and hyperlinks for federal and state laws, regulations, and orders. In addition, new information has been added about Climate Risk Assessment Reports, updates were made to the Recommended Methodologies section, and guidance has been updated for CAL-CET and EMFAC models.
In addition, the SER Forms and Templates page has been reorganized to allow for easier navigation.