the determine of whether a project is eligible for a categorical exemption is base odthen 2 step analysis, the first is to determine whether the project meets the requirements of the exemption. the new fire station would have the same purpose and substantially the same capacity as the existing fire station and therefore fits squarely within thclass categorical exemption criteria. the second step is determine if the exceptions to the exemption applies. one exemption is [inaudible] not issued for a project included [inaudible] other known as the cor teasey list. the project was placed on the cor tease alist in 1987, however following remediation activities the regional walter quality control board through the authority delegated to them by the state water resources board, determined the sate no longer presented a hazard and issued a case closure letter. effectively [inaudible] the second exception is determining if there are unusual circumstances that present a reasonable possibility of a significant effect. significant effects on the environment must be supported by substantial evidence an