The Clearinghouse process is a forum for the early notification, review and evaluation of federal, state and local development activities potentially having an impact on the region. Additionally, the process is intended to promote intergovernmental coordination and sharing of planning information for the region.
When was AMBAG designated as the regional Clearinghouse publisher?
Under adopted State Clearinghouse Procedures, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) was designated the regional agency responsible for Clearinghouse operations in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties on March 12, 1984.
Why was AMBAG designated as the regional Clearinghouse publisher?
These procedures implement Presidential Executive Order 12372 as interpreted by the State of California Procedures for Intergovernmental Review of Federal Financial Assistance and Director Development Activities. They also implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 as interpreted by State CEQA Guidelines, as well as the intent of respective AMBAG member governments as expressed by the following excerpt from the Role and Scope Memorandum of 1972: AMBAG shall serve as a regional forum for the review and discussion of plans and projects of area-wide significance. Please use the dropdown menus on the right to view Clearinghouse Newsletters.
What is the purpose of AMBAG's Clearinghouse?
The purpose of the AMBAG Clearinghouse is to provide all concerned agencies, groups and individuals within the counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito early notification of projects for federal financial assistance, direct federal development activities, local plans, development projects and state plans that are proposed within the region. These area-wide procedures are intended to be coordinated with procedures adopted by the State of California.
If you have questions contact David Roemer at (831) 883-3750 or droemer@ambag.org.
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