1644_DPH 451 Vanderbilt 1st Floor Buildout-CEQA NOE_Signed.pdf

This is a Notice of Exemption (NOE) document from the California Department of Public Health (DPH) regarding a first floor buildout project at 451 Vanderbilt. The project involves the construction and renovation of approximately 8,500 square feet of office and laboratory space to accommodate DPH staff relocation and operational needs. The work includes mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations; partition construction; flooring and ceiling finishes; and associated buildout activities to create functional departmental space. The project is categorized as a minor alteration to an existing structure that qualifies for a CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), eliminating the need for full environmental review.

The document certifies that the proposed project will not have significant environmental impacts and therefore does not require preparation of an Environmental Impact Report or Mitigated Negative Declaration. The exemption is based on the determination that the buildout constitutes routine maintenance and minor alterations to existing facilities with negligible environmental effects. No funding sources, budget amounts, bidding procedures, or contract award information are detailed in this CEQA compliance document, as its primary purpose is to establish environmental clearance for the proposed interior renovation work.