CDFA: Notice of preparation for Statewide Plant Prevention and Management Program EIR

: Editor; Posted On Monday, 04 July 2011 15:05; 04 July 2011

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in accordance with CEQA guidelines, is announcing a notice of preparation (NOP) for the Statewide Plant Prevention and Management Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

The EIR is a crucial step as CDFA carries out its responsibility to protect the state’s food supply and natural resources, upon which Californians and many throughout the nation and world depend. Responding to invasive species such as plant pests and diseases is one of the primary ways that CDFA helps farmers and ranchers maintain a constant, dependable and safe supply of food.

The EIR document will provide an opportunity to analyze the frontline defense of the nation’s food system through the principles of integrated pest management, using the latest science and technology. The final product will include a process to evaluate and include new developments and potential environmental impacts while providing for public participation throughout the pest management process.

CDFA is announcing public meetings to receive agency and public comments on the scope and content of the EIR. The schedule of scoping meetings is as follows:

CHICO

July 6, 2011

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Chico Municipal Center

421 Main St.

Chico, CA 95928

SACRAMENTO

July 7, 2011

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Department of Health Care Services and

Department of Public Health building

1500 Capitol Ave.

Sacramento, CA 95814

Note – A webinar is available for the Sacramento meeting – to participate via the webinar, please sign up at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/926803362.

ORANGE COUNTY

July 12, 2011

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Irvine Ranch Water District’s Duck Club

3512 Michelson Drive

Irvine, CA 92618

SAN FRANCISCO

July 13, 2011

5:30-7:30 p.m.

San Francisco Public Library

100 Larkin St.

San Francisco, CA 94102