# California Environmental Quality Act Claim

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCjKxOr3P1T8hyQs8bchuHh

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** CEQA Claim

**Alternative Labels:**

- CEQA Violation Claim

## Definition

A California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Claim arises when an individual or entity challenges the compliance of a project or decision with the procedural and substantive requirements of CEQA, which mandates environmental review for projects affecting the environment in California. This claim typically involves allegations that the environmental impact report (EIR) or other environmental documents were inadequate or that the public agency failed to properly mitigate adverse environmental effects.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RV1sBg6qkfqNkfEqQ8FnMc

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