EIR/EIS Preparation and Review

Online
Many projects are subject to local, state and federal environmental review and noticing requirements. Learn how to increase efficiency and reduce redundancy by addressing the requirements of both CEQA and NEPA with a combined EIR/EIS document. In this hands-on course, you will gain exposure to CEQA and NEPA, as well as methods for meeting the requirements of both with a combined environmental document. Examine the key content requirements and standards for a combined EIR/EIS document. Learn how to ensure the EIR/EIS notice and review process complies with the procedural requirements and how to resolve potential conflicts between the acts. Discover real-world case studies of successful EIR/EIS integration.
Academic Units
0
CEUs
0.65
Section Number
252PRC209
Instruction Method
Online class

Association Credits

American Planning Assoc (AICP)
6.50 AICP hours

Section Notes

This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of 6.5 hours of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded lectures as well as at least one mandatory live Zoom session with the instructor(s). Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. This course is the same length as a standard 1 day, in-person course, please be sure to plan your schedule accordingly. 

This course is open October 6 – October 10, 2025, with a live session on October 10, 2:00-4:00PM PST.

Attendance of the live session is mandatory to receive credit for this course. 

We allow registration through the 12:00 PM PST (noon) on the first day of the course. We cannot extend course access beyond 11:59 PM on last day of class, so students pursuing a late enrollment acknowledge that they will have less time to complete the materials. Please contact the course representative with any questions.  

Refund Deadline: September 29, 2025.  Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date. 

Refund Deadline CEQA Practitioner Students: 7 Days Before the First Course in the program 

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received seven calendar days by the refund deadline 9/29/25Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Refund Deadline CEQA Practitioner Students: 7 Days Before the First Course in the program 

Technical Requirements

To ensure your success in this course, please review our technical requirements page at online learning.

Discounts

APA

Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code.  If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.

Info Session Discount

Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session.  Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.

AEP

Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code.  If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.

CEQA10

10% discount on final elective course for students who enroll and pre-pay for all five courses in the program. A code will be provided for enrollment upon application approval.