How to Streamline the Public Participation Process José Luis Cáceres SACOG (916) Anne Jensen SCRTPA (530) s

The Current PPP Process Maximizing efficiency Meeting requirements without excess procedure

Identifying where the PPP can be streamlined Shortening amendment time Appropriate length of public review period

SACOG’s Example Public review period can often be as little as 7 days SACOG model separates amendments into 5 types

Type 1: Administrative Modification No public review period required Requires only manager approval

Type 2: Formal Amendment due to Funding Changes Funding change is greater than allowed per Caltrans’ administrative procedures. Public review period required is 7 days Requires manager approval only

Type 3: Formal Amendments of Exempt Projects Amendment of an exempt or non- capacity increasing project e.g., add/delete exempt or non- regionally significant project or project phases to/from the FTIP. Public review period is 7 days Requires manager approval only

Type 4: Formal Amendment requiring a conformity determination These amendments require conformity determination but rely on a previous Regional Emissions Analysis Public review period is 7 days Public hearing is required Require Board approval

Type 5: Formal Amendment requiring a conformity determination and new Regional Emissions Analysis Public review period is 30 days Requires a public hearing Requires Board approval

Interagency Consultation Circulate preliminary draft Federal and state agencies Keep in touch with stakeholders

Implementing Change Amend your PPP (following public outreach requirements) Decide on a spectrum of options with varying public review Delegate approval as much as possible Decide what works best for your region Take advantage of Grouped Project Listings

Possible Conflicts with Streamlining the PPP Board won’t delegate power Agency’s TIP history Level of difficulty in amending the PPP

Any questions? José Luis Cáceres SACOG (916) Anne Jensen SCRTPA (530)