Recommendations for the Preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements, 2nd edition

Technical Report · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 2004

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1379493· OSTI ID:1379493

This document provides recommendations for the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) preparation of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance prepared these recommendations in consultation with the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Environment and following coordination with the DOE NEPA Community. The recommendations should materially aid those responsible for preparing and reviewing NEPA documents to focus on significant environmental issues, adequately analyze environmental impacts, and effectively present the analysis to decisionmakers and the public. The recommendations are not all-encompassing, however; preparers must apply independent judgment to determine the appropriate scope and analytical requirements of NEPA for each proposal. These recommendations do not constitute legal requirements, but are intended to enhance compliance with existing NEPA regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, 10 CFR Part 1021).

• Research Organization: USDOE Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security, Washington, DC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (AU); Office of Safety Basis and Facility Design (AU-31); Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
• OSTI ID: 1379493
• Report Number(s): DOE-HDBK--00019
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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