ABSTRACT
Agencies are ultimately responsible for both the preparation and content of their National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. This chapter presents the reader with the documentation requirements that must be satisfied in writing an Environmental Assessment (EA). Because most agencies have internal requirements and nuances, readers are encouraged to consult their agency’s NEPA implementing procedures and internal guidance for any requirements that may supplement the regulatory direction provided in the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) NEPA regulations (Regulations). Mr. Peyton J. Doubs (Tetra Tech NUS, Inc.) has graciously provided representative examples of EAs prepared for three diverse projects, including a site-wide assessment; these EAs are found in Appendices D through F.
