Bill > AB2152

This bill proposes to exempt certain projects related to fire stations from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which normally requires agencies to assess and mitigate potential environmental impacts of projects. Specifically, this exemption would apply to the planning, design, site acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance of a fire station for a public fire agency, provided the project is not located on sensitive lands such as prime farmland, wetlands, hazardous waste sites, floodplains (unless protected), earthquake fault zones (unless seismic standards are met), conservation plan areas, habitats for protected species, or lands under conservation easement. Additionally, any construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance contracts exceeding $50,000 must be covered by a project labor agreement, which is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that ensures labor harmony and specific labor standards. The lead agency, responsible for approving the project, must determine that the project meets these exemption criteria and file a notice of exemption with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, documenting their decision. This exemption aims to streamline the process for building or improving fire stations while still including environmental safeguards and labor protections.

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