Mitigated Negative Declaration

A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) is a legal document used in environmental reviews, particularly under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It indicates that a proposed project is not expected to have significant environmental impacts if specific mitigation measures are implemented. In essence, the authority responsible for the project has assessed potential environmental effects and determined they can be reduced to a less-than-significant level, allowing the project to proceed with those safeguards in place. This process ensures that environmental considerations are incorporated into project planning while still enabling development to move forward.