Item 02 - Department of Toxic Substances Control Standard Voluntary Agreement

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14 Standard Voluntary Agreement Model July 30, 2020 TASK 2 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) In order to meet CEQA obligations, DTSC will prepare the necessary CEQA documents. If required, the Proponent shall submit the information necessary for DTSC to prepare these documents. TASK 3 Public Participation DTSC requires that specific public engagement activities be conducted for projects undergoing a PEA, RAW, or RAP. However, based on the level of community interest, media interest, sensitive land uses, demographics and other factors, as determined by DTSC, public engagement activities may be requested for other projects types as well. Proponent will be responsible for all costs associated with the translation and/or interpretation of public participation content required under DTSC’s policies, procedures, guidance documents, and state and federal law. The following tasks apply only if a RAW or RAP is being required by DTSC: 3.1 Proponent shall conduct appropriate public participation activities given the nature of the community surrounding the Site and the level of community interest, if needed. Proponent shall work cooperatively with DTSC to ensure that the affected and interested public and community are involved in DTSC's decision -making process. Any such public participation activities shall be conducted in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 25358.7 (and 25356.1(e), if conducting a RAP) and with DTSC's review and approval. 3.2 A scoping meeting regarding the RAW or RAP will include a discussion on the appropriate activities that will be conducted to address public participation. 3.3 DTSC may conduct an assessment of community interest in the S ite, which may include, but will not be limited to, the development of a survey, outreach to local elected and public officials and community members, distribution of the survey through mail and/or social media, analysis of survey results, and community interviews. Results of the survey will be shared with the Proponent and should be included in the community profile. 3.4 Proponent, working collaboratively with DTSC, shall prepare a community profile to examine the level of the community's knowledge of the Site; the types of community concerns; the proximity of the Site to homes and/or schools, day care facilities, churches, etc.; the current and proposed use of the Site; media interest; surrounding land uses; demographic profile and languages; CalEnviroScreen results; information repositories; recommended public engagement activities; and involvement of community groups and elected officials. The community profile