1. National Environmental Policy Act Environmental Engineer US Army Garrison

2. 1 May 03Environmental Quality Control Committee2 NEPA National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 US Army implementing regulation is AR 200-2

3. 1 May 03Environmental Quality Control Committee3 NEPA Requirements 1.Consider environmental impacts of proposed actions 2.Evaluate alternative actions 3.Disclose actions/impacts to the public 4.Integrate public participation into the decision making process

4. 1 May 03Environmental Quality Control Committee4 NEPA Process Documentation Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) – 1 page, cost minimal Environmental Assessment (EA) – 3-6 month process, cost $20K to $60K –FONSI –NOI Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – 1-5 year process, $200K to $Ms –ROD

5. 1 May 03Environmental Quality Control Committee5 Public Notification? REC – no EA – yes EIS – yes

6. 1 May 03Environmental Quality Control Committee6 Project Proponents Early integration of NEPA required Responsible for funding NEPA documentation Fully involved in NEPA process

7. 1 May 03Environmental Quality Control Committee7 Allegheny Power Substation EA Fluoridation of the Drinking Water EA Commissary/PX/Fire Station EA NIAID EIS Installation EA Recent NEPA Projects

8. 1 May 03Environmental Quality Control Committee8 Conclusion 1.NEPA is a legal and a US Army requirement 2.Project proponents must be fully involved 3.Call x3152 if you have any questions