1. CEQ’s Proposed NEPA Guidance Listening Session _________________________ Welcome Please Sign In Horst Greczmiel Council on Environmental Quality April 15, 2010

2. NEPA Fundamentals Categorical Exclusions (CE) Environmental Assessments (EA) Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)

3. Draft Climate Change & GHG Guidance http://ceq.hss.doe.gov/nepa/regs/Consideration_of_Effects_of_GHG_Draft_NEPA_Guidance_FINAL_02182010.pdf Purpose of the Guidance Two aspects: GHG Emissions Effects of the Proposed Action and Alternative Actions Relationship of Climate Change to a Proposed Action or Alternatives and to Proposal Design, Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation Measures

4. Draft Climate Change & GHG Guidance When to Evaluate GHG Emissions  25,000 Metric Tons of CO 2 Equivalent GHG  Reference Point for Evaluation and Disclosure How to evaluate GHG Emissions  Use Information in Existing Technical Documents  Comment Requested on Land and Resource Management protocol What to consider  Energy Requirements

5. Draft Climate Change & GHG Guidance Considering Current or Projected Effects of CC  Affected Environment  Integrity of Development or Structure  Vulnerable Communities - Subsistence Nexus of Project Effects and CC Effects Adaptation Incorporate Existing Research by Reference

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7. Draft Categorical Exclusion Guidance Purpose of the Guidance Substantiating a New Categorical Exclusion – Evaluate Agency’s Implemented Actions – Use Impact Demonstration Projects – Rely on Professional Staff and Expert Opinions, and Scientific Analyses – Benchmark Public and Private Entities’ Experiences

8. Draft Categorical Exclusion Guidance Applying an Established Categorical Exclusion – Determine what Documentation is Necessary – Public Involvement Periodic Review of Categorical Exclusions

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10. Draft Mitigation and Monitoring Guidance http://ceq.hss.doe.gov/nepa/regs/Mitigation_and_Monitoring_Draft_NEPA_Guidance_FINAL_02182010.pdf Purpose of the guidance MITIGATION: - Mitigated Findings of No Significant Impact -- Distinct from Elements Integral to Design - Mitigation Commitments in an EIS / ROD -- Mitigation Alternatives - Mitigation Needs, Plans, Implementation -- Document and Monitor -- Issue: Funding - Deference to Agency Professionals

11. Draft Mitigation and Monitoring Guidance MONITORING: - Factors to Consider for Prioritizing Monitoring - Form / Method of Monitoring -- Agency discretion -- EMS / Landscape or Facility Monitoring -- Open Government Agenda/reporting Implementation Effectiveness Role of the Public

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13. Thank You Horst Greczmiel Council on Environmental Quality