In order to assess the need for environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), major construction projects at UC Berkeley must undergo evaluation by Capital Strategies, specifically our Physical and Environmental Planning team.
The requirement for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which includes public review, depends on the anticipated impact level of certain projects. However, for the majority of projects, CEQA does not mandate a full EIR. Instead, a more limited environmental impact analysis is performed, which may or may not involve public review.
Upcoming CEQA public meetings and hearings:
- UC Board of Regents Meeting, July 15-17, 2025
- The UC Regents will consider approval of Addendum #8 to the 2021 LRDP EIR. Please see the public notice for complete details including instructions for participation and public comment.
- The UC Regents will consider approval of Addendum #1 to the Berkeley Innovation Zone EIR. Please see the public notice for complete details including instructions for participation and public comment.
UC Berkeley CEQA Documents
UC Berkeley Campus:
- 2021 Long Range Development Plan Environmental Impact Report
- Addendum Number 1 to the UC Berkeley 2021 Long Range Development Plan and Housing Projects #1 and #2 Environmental Impact Report: The Gateway New Academic Building Project
- Addendum Number 2 to the UC Berkeley 2021 Long Range Development Plan and Housing Projects #1 and #2 Environmental Impact Report: Bechtel Engineering Center Renovation and Addition
- Addendum Number 3 to the UC Berkeley 2021 Long Range Development Plan and Housing Projects #1 and #2 Environmental Impact Report: Academic Replacement Building Project
- Addendum Number 4 to the UC Berkeley 2021 Long Range Development Plan and Housing Projects #1 and #2 Environmental Impact Report: Heathcock Hall Building Project
- Addendum Number 5 to the UC Berkeley 2021 Long Range Development Plan and Housing Projects #1 and #2 Environmental Impact Report: Greek Theatre Safety and Restoration Improvements Project
- Addendum Number 6 to the UC Berkeley 2021 Long Range Development Plan and Housing Projects #1 and #2 Environmental Impact Report: Bancroft Parking Structure Replacement Project
- Addendum Number 6 - Appendices A: Applicable Program-Level Mitigation Measures and Continuing Best Practices
- Addendum Number 6 - Appendices B: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Modeling Data
- Addendum Number 6 - Appendices C: Specimen Tree Evaluation and Inventory Report
- Addendum Number 6 - Appendices D: Historic Resources Technical Report
- Addendum Number 6 - Appendices E: Noise Data
- Addendum Number 8 to the UC Berkeley 2021 Long Range Development Plan and Housing Projects #1 and #2 Environmental Impact Report: UC Berkeley Clean Energy Campus Utility Improvement Project
- Addendum Number 8 - Appendices A: Air Quality, HRA, and GHG Modeling Files
- Addendum Number 8 - Appendices B: Biological Resources Information
- Addendum Number 8 - Appendices C: Historic Resources Technical Report
- Addendum Number 8 - Appendices D: Noise Measurement Data and Modeling Files
- Addendum Number 8 - Appendices E: Applicable Program-Level Mitigation Measures and Continuing Best Practices
- Addendum Number 8 - CEQA Findings
- Cal Beach Volleyball Complex - Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Hill Campus:
- Addendum Number 1 to the UC Berkeley WVFMP EIR: Wildland Fire Hazard Reduction Project
- Cal Softball Field Renovation Project Final Environmental Impact Report
- Cal Softball Field Renovation Project Draft Environmental Impact Report
- WVFMP Final Environmental Impact Report, Vol. 1
- WVFMP Final Environmental Impact Report, Vol. 2
City Environs:
- Addendum Number 1 to the Environmental Impact Report for the UC Berkeley Innovation Zone Project
- Berkeley Innovation Zone Final Environmental Impact Report
- Berkeley Innovation Zone Draft Environmental Impact Report
Richmond Field Station - formerly Richmond Bay Campus (RBC):
Albany Village:
- 1998 University Village and Albany/Northwest Berkeley Properties Draft Master Plan Environmental Impact Report
- 2004 Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
- Addendum to the 1998 University Village & Albany/Northwest Berkeley Properties Draft Master Plan EIR and 2004 Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
Other:
- PG&E Remote Grid Installation Project at Whitaker's Forest Research Station - Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
- PG&E Remote Grid Installation Project at Whitaker's Forest Research Station - Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
UC Berkeley CEQA Notices (past 12 months)
Notices of preparation and availability are sent to our email subscribers.
Notices of Preparation:
- None at this time.
Notices of Availability / Notices of Completion:
- Berkeley Innovation Zone - North Building - June 30, 2025
- Berkeley Clean Energy Campus Utility Improvement Project - June 30, 2025
- 2200 Bancroft Student Housing Project - March 3, 2025
Notices of Determination:
- 2200 Bancroft Student Housing Project - March 20, 2025
- Cal Beach Volleyball Complex Project - March 18, 2025
- UC Berkeley Cal Softball Field Renovation Project - November 14, 2024
- Bancroft Parking Structure Replacement Project - September 24, 2024
Notices of Exemption:
Notices of Intent: