C2B-KS30

Question 1

California Coastal Commission

Answer 1

• Mission Statement/About — the mission of the Coastal Commission is to protect, conserve, restore, and enhance environmental and human-based resources of the California coast and ocean for environmentally sustainable and prudent use by current and future generations.
• Works with coastal municipalities to implement the Local Coastal Program (LCP), see Knowledge Statement #19 for more information.
• Read “Why it exists and what it does” the California Coastal Commission publication which is a great overview of the Commission.
• We covered the Coastal Act in Knowledge Statement #19 so please review to make sure you have an thorough understanding of the Coastal Commission and the Coastal Act.

Question 2

What law does the California Coastal Commission administer and enforce?

Answer 2

Also administers and enforces the California Coastal Act

Question 3

State Water Resources Control Board

Answer 3

• Mission Statement/About - The State Water Board’s mission is to preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California’s water resources, and ensure their proper allocation and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations.
• We reviewed the State Water Resources Control Board in Knowledge Statement # 19 (Water Regulations) and will add a couple of points here; Division of California Environmental Protection Agency 9 Regional Water Quality Control Boards

Question 4

What are the 4 major programs State Water Resources Control Board ?

Answer 4

1. water quality (stormwater, water treatment, water quality monitoring, wetlands protection, ocean protection, Clean up contaminated sites)
2. Water rights
3. Enforcement
4. Financial assistance

Question 5

California Department of Fish and Game - (DFG) mission statement

Answer 5

Mission Statement/About - the Department of Fish and Game maintains native fish, wildlife, plant species and natural communities for their intrinsic and ecological value and their benefits to people. This includes habitat protection and maintenance in a sufficient amount and quality to ensure the survival of all species and natural communities. The department is also responsible for the diversified use of fish and wildlife including recreational, commercial, scientific and educational uses.

Question 6

What is the primary laws (acts) that is administered and enforced by CA Dept. of Fish and Game?

Answer 6

California Endangered Species Act — administers and enforces the Act

-Marine Life Protection Act — implementation of a regional approach to redesigning (marine protected areas) MPAs along the 1,100 mile California Coastline.

-Lake and Streambed Alteration Program — if the project will adversely affect fish and wildlife resources, a Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement will be prepared which
includes conditions necessary to protect fish and wildlife resources.

-Timberland Conservation Program — may issue permits for road construction across streams when endangered species are involved.

Question 7

How is the CA Dept. of Fish and Game involved with the CEQA permitting process?

Answer 7

-California Environmental Quality Act Review (CEQA) consults with lead and responsible agencies and provides biological expertise to review and comment upon environmental documents.

Question 8

What are the main concerns of the CA Dept. of Fish and Game?

Answer 8

-Disturbance of natural habitat of fish, wildlife, and plant species

-Disturbance of water and food supply of native species
Presence of endangered species

-Construction measures to minimize impact on fish, wildlife, plants, and other natural resources.

Question 9

What is the Marine Life Protection Act and what agency implements it?

Answer 9

— implementation of a regional approach to redesigning (marine protected areas) MPAs along the 1,100 mile California Coastline.

-implemented by CA Dept. of Fish and Game

Question 10

What is the Lake and Streambed Alteration Program and what agency implements it?

Answer 10

— if the project will adversely affect fish and wildlife resources, a Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement will be prepared which includes conditions necessary to protect fish and wildlife resources.

-implemented by CA Dept. of Fish and Game

Question 11

What is the Timberland Conservation Program and what agency administers it?

Answer 11

— may issue permits for road construction across streams when endangered species are involved.

-implemented by CA Dept. of Fish and Game

Question 12

California Department of Environmental Protection - (Cal-EPA) mission statement

Answer 12

Mission Statement/About - The California Environmental Protection Agency is charged with developing, implementing and enforcing the state’s environmental protection laws that ensure clean air, clean water, clean soil, safe pesticides and waste recycling and reduction.

Question 13

What agency administers and enforces the California Clean Water act and the Clean Air Act?

Answer 13

California Department of Environments Protection (Cal-EPA) administers the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act

• Cal-EPA administers the Clean Water ACT via the State Water Resources Control Board
• Cal-EPA administers administers and enforces the Clean Air Act via the Air Resources Board

Question 14

What agencies that are under the umbrella of Cal-EPA;

Answer 14

• Air Resources Board
• Department of Pesticide Regulation
• Department of Toxic Substances Control
• Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
• State Water Resources Control Board

Question 15

Air Resources Board - Mission Statement

Answer 15

Mission Statement/About - To promote and protect public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering the effects on the economy of the state.

Question 16

What agency administers and enforces the California Clean Air Act and Federal Clean Air Act.

Answer 16

• Air Resources Board administers and enforces the California Clean Air Act and Federal Clean Air Act.
• Division of the California Environmental Protection Agency.

Question 17

What primary duties does the Air Resources Board have?

Answer 17

• Monitors air quality and generates reports.
• Provides the Business Assistance Program to assist small businesses in understanding and complying with air quality regulations.
• Regional Air Quality Management Districts (AQMDs) typically have jurisdiction over businesses and other stationary sources and the Air Resources Board is responsible for reducing emissions from mobile sources such as cars and trucks.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check out the 
Summary Charts for Federal, State, 
Regional, and Local Agencies and Acts 
& Regulations after Knowledge 
Statement #33. 
These are very helpful.

Question 18

California Department of Transportation - Caltrans

Answer 18

Mission Statement/About - Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of improving mobility across California with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.

Question 19

When is California Department of Transportation - Caltrans the

Answer 19

If project on or near state highway, Caltrans will be concerned with traffic signals, curb cuts, access to the site, power poles, light poles or any work located on or near the right of way.

Question 20

Caltrans carries out its mission of improving mobility across California with six primary programs:

Answer 20

1. Aeronautics
2. Highway Transportation
3. Mass Transportation
4. Transportation Planning
5. Administration
6. Equipment Service Center.

Question 21

What is an Encroachment, according to Caltrans?

Answer 21

An “encroachment” is defined in Section 660 of the California Streets and Highways Code as “any tower, pole, pole line, pipe, pipeline, fence, billboard, stand or building, or any structure, object of any kind or character not particularly mentioned in the section, or special event, which is in, under, or over any portion of the State highway rights of way. “Special event” means any street festival, sidewalk sale, community-sponsored activity, or community-approved activity.” -from the Caltrans website

Question 22

When is an Encroachment Permit Required by Caltrans?

Answer 22

An encroachment permit must be obtained for all proposed activities related to the placement of encroachments within, under, or over the State highway rights of way. Some examples of work requiring an
encroachment permit are: utilities, excavations, encroachment renewals, advertisements (when allowed by statute), vegetation planting or trimming, surveys,
mail boxes, driveways, installation or removal of tire chains for compensation, special events, and commercial filming activities.
—from the Caltrans website

Question 23

Division of the State Architect - (DSA)

Answer 23

Mission Statement/About - The Division of the State Architect provides design and construction oversight for K—12 schools, community colleges, and various other state-owned and leased facilities. The Division also develops accessibility, structural safety, fire and life safety, and historical building codes and standards utilized in various public and private buildings throughout the State of California.

-Division of the California Department of General Services

Question 24

DSA reviews projects for;

Answer 24

• Structural Safety
• Fire and Life Safety
• Accessibility Requirements
• Energy Efficiency if project has applied for incentive

Question 25

The DSA provides design review and construction oversight for the following building types including
DSA-Structural Safety (DSA-SS) and DSA-Access Compliance (DSA-AC);

Answer 25

• K-12 Public Schools (per the Field Act)
• Community Colleges (per the Field Act)
• Essential Services Buildings that are owned by the State or State facilities on leased land (per the Essential Services Buildings Seismic Safety Act)

Question 26

Provides DSA-Access Compliance (DSA-AC) plan review ONLY for;

Answer 26

• University of California and California State University for campus projects
• State Owned Buildings

Question 27

Programs and Services provided by the DSA include:

Answer 27

• Construction Projects — reviews construction projects under its jurisdiction for compliance with Title 24 (see above)
• Codes and Policies — one of several state agencies that propose changes to the California Building Standards Code through the Building Standard Commission
• Certification Programs — DSA certifies project inspectors and testing lab facilities for use on which DSA has jurisdiction.
• Access Compliance — provides access compliance services for public schools and state funded construction.
• Sustainability — committed to creating sustainable educational facilities.

Question 28

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development - (OSHPD)

Answer 28

Mission Statement/About - The Mission of Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) is to promote healthcare accessibility through leadership in analyzing California’s healthcare infrastructure, promoting a diverse and competent healthcare workforce, providing information about healthcare outcomes, assuring the safety of buildings used in providing healthcare, insuring loans to encourage the development of healthcare facilities, and facilitating development of sustained capacity for communities to address local healthcare issues.

Question 29

What types of buildings is Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development - (OSHPD) concerned with?

Answer 29

• Enforcement for Hospitals and Medical Care Buildings;
• Provides plan review and inspection for structural , mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy conservation requirements.
• Office of the State Fire Marshall for fire and panic safety requirements

Question 30

In addition to the door rating in minutes (e.g., 20, 45, 60, or 90 min), the schedule may also indicate what other fire resistance criteria?

Answer 30

Whether the door is required to be “tight-fitting smoke-and draft-control assemblies” typically with an
“S” designation (e.g., 20S, 60S, etc.). Some doors may also be required to have a specified temperature rating, using a “T” designation in the door schedule. Other door features that may be indicated in the door schedule for the reviewer’s information include required door hardware such as panic devices, closers, view windows, etc.

Question 31

For projects under the review of the DSA, what is the architect of record responsible for throughout the project?

Answer 31

The architect of record is responsible for coordinating all consultants, observing construction, interpreting the drawings and specifications, administering required testing and inspection processes, and preparing all change directives.

Question 32

During the DSA approval process, deferred submittals are limited to what?

Answer 32

• Access floors
• Bleachers (seating layout must be shown at time of submittal)
• Elevator guide rails and support brackets
• Exterior wall systems - precast concrete, glass fiber reinforced concrete, etc.
• Skylights (do not defer if Engineering reports, or complete information is available)
• Window wall systems or storefronts with spans greater than 10 feet
• Stage rigging
• Others, as agreed to in advance by DSA

Question 33

What do I do if I need to change the DSA approved drawings during construction?

Answer 33

Changes to DSA approved documents are subject to approval by DSA. After a contract has been awarded, changes are typically made by change order. Change orders must be written, and signed, by the architect (or engineer) in general responsible charge of the project. They must also be signed by the school district. The architect (or engineer) then submits them to DSA for review and approval.

To facilitate changes during construction, DSA will review preliminary change orders (including Construction Change Directives, Architects Supplemental Instructions, Field Orders and other similar documents). DSA will transmit stamped copies of acceptable preliminary change orders back to the architect on an expedited basis. This allows changes to be quickly approved on a same-day basis under ideal circumstances.

Question 34

How far does the coastal zone extend over the ocean?

Answer 34

On land the coastal zone varies in width from several hundred feet in highly urbanized areas up to five miles in certain rural areas, and offshore the coastal zone includes a three-mile-wide band of ocean.

-excerpt from CCC website

Question 35

What are the 3 designated coastal management agencies tasked with administering the federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) in California.

Answer 35

1) Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC),
2) California Coastal Conservancy
3) Coastal Commission

Question 36

What does the California Coastal Conservancy do?

Answer 36

the California Coastal Conservancy, purchases, protects restores, and enhances coastal resources.

Question 37

The primary authorities for the Coastal Program are …

Answer 37

…the California Coastal Act, McAteer-Petris Act, and Suisan Marsh Preservation Act.

Question 38

Division of the State Architect (DSA): Regional Offices

Answer 38

Los Angeles Basin
Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco Bay Area