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Clean Air Act – California General Conformity Determinations (GCD) (All)

Background:  

Pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 (Section 327), the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has assumed FRA’s environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and 23 CFR Part 771, Environmental Impact and Related Procedures. However, under Section 327, FRA remains responsible for compliance with the Clean Air Act General Conformity requirements.

Bakersfield to Palmdale Section GCD (2021):

Draft GCD Federal Register Notice
Draft GCD Report

Final GCD Federal Register Notice 
Final GCD Report

Burbank to Los Angeles Section GCD (2021):

Draft GCD Federal Register Notice
Draft GCD Report

Final GCD Federal Register Notice
Final GCD Report

San Jose to Merced Section GCD (2021-2022):

Draft GCD Federal Register Notice
Draft GCD Report

Final GCD Federal Register Notice
Final GCD Report

San Francisco to San Jose Section GCD (2022):

Draft GCD Federal Register Notice
Draft GCD Report 

Final GCD Federal Register Notice
Final GCD Report

Palmdale to Burbank Section GCD (2024):

Draft GCD Federal Register Notice
Draft GCD Report 

Final GCD Federal Register Notice 
Final GCD Report