This diagram illustrates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process as applied to an environmental assessment, with a 2019 milestone marker indicating the stage reached that year. The flowchart spans from initial formulation of proposed actions and alternatives through public scoping, draft EA preparation, public comment periods, and concludes with either a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)/Record of Decision (ROD) or preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) if significant impacts are found.Open full document
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This diagram illustrates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process as applied to an environmental assessment, with a 2019 milestone marker indicating the stage reached that year. The flowchart spans from initial formulation of proposed actions and alternatives through public scoping, draft EA preparation, public comment periods, and concludes with either a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)/Record of Decision (ROD) or preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) if significant impacts are found.
