STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FORMS

This section contains the standard forms used by SCH. Although the forms in this section have been carefully developed to transmit the information required under CEQA, the statute does not require agencies to use these particular forms. Agencies are free to devise their own forms. However, agencies choosing to create their own forms must be sure to include all the information required in the CEQA Guidelines.

SCH strongly encourages Lead Agencies to use the following forms. The forms are available online in PDF format, which requires Acrobat Reader.

Form A: Notice of Completion
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15085 requires agencies to file a Notice of Completion (NOC) form with OPR as soon as the Draft EIR is complete. If the Draft EIR will be subject to a state review period, SCH requires that the NOC form accompany the submittal of the required 11 copies of the environmental document.

The NOC form should be used as a document transmittal form when submitting any type of environmental document to SCH. Note the Document Type section on the form and check the appropriate box. This form expedites the processing of environmental documents submitted to SCH for review. SCH also requests that this form be used when submitting Negative Declarations and federal environmental documents.

Form B: Notice of Preparation
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15082 discusses the required contents of a Notice of Preparation (NOP).

Form C: Notice of Determination
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15075 outlines the content requirements for filing a Notice of Determination (NOD). The NOD form in this Handbook can be used to file with SCH and/or the county clerk.

Form D: Notice of Exemption
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15062 discusses the content requirements for filing a Notice of Exemption (NOE). The NOE form in this Handbook can be used to file with SCH and/or the county clerk.

Form E: Shortened Review
Public Resources Code Section 21091 allows for shortened review periods under certain circumstances. A form for requesting shortened review has been provided in this Handbook to ensure that the requesting agency provides all the information necessary for SCH to make a determination. For more information on this process, refer to the Shortened Review Process section of this Handbook.