Application Checklist Item # 10 Proposal Description/ Environmental Screening Form (PD/ESF) Plan accordingly to complete the PD/ESF by the February 3 deadline or no APPLICATION later than April 1. The PD/ESF is a federal form designed by for use as a tool during scoping, NPS PROJECT planning, and proposal especially to document environmental information DEVELOPMENT, and consider the possible environmental impacts. The ESF portion proposal’s LWCF serves as part of the federal administrative record required by NEPA. The PD/ESF in Word format is found on the web site at: NPS Steps and guidance to complete the PD/ESF are provided below. The below “Steps” correlate with the of the PD/ESF. “Step” sections Steps to complete the PD/ESF: These steps are required by for only. Skip steps 2.C and 3-4 of the NPS APPLICATIONS PD/ESF, because step 2.C is for a combination (not used in California) and PROJECT steps 3-4 are not for APPLICATIONS. Cover Page Step 1 Type of Proposal LWCF Step 2.A For an ACQUISITION PROJECT Step 2.B For a DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Step 2.D Additional Items to Address for a New APPLICATION Step 5 Summary of Previous Environmental Review Step 6 Environmental Screening Form (ESF) Part A Environmental Resources Part B Mandatory Criteria Step 7 Recommended National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Pathway and State Appraisal/Waiver Valuation LWCF Application Procedural Guide
Application Checklist Item # 10 Proposal Description/ Environmental Screening Form (PD/ESF) Plan accordingly to complete the PD/ESF by the February 3 APPLICATION deadline or no later than April 1. The PD/ESF is a federal form designed by NPS for use as a tool during PROJECT scoping, planning, and proposal DEVELOPMENT, especially to document environmental information and consider the LWCF proposal’s possible environmental impacts. The ESF portion serves as part of the federal administrative record required by NEPA. The PD/ESF in Word format is found on the NPS web site at: Steps and guidance to complete the PD/ESF are provided below. The “Steps” below correlate with the “Step” sections of the PD/ESF. Steps to complete the PD/ESF: These steps are required by NPS for APPLICATIONS only. Skip steps 2.C and 3-4 of the PD/ESF, because step 2.C is for a combination PROJECT (not used in California) and steps 3-4 are not for APPLICATIONS. Cover Page Step 1 Type of LWCF Proposal Step 2.A For an ACQUISITION PROJECT Step 2.B For a DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Step 2.D Additional Items to Address for a New APPLICATION Step 5 Summary of Previous Environmental Review Step 6 Environmental Screening Form (ESF) Part A Environmental Resources Part B Mandatory Criteria Step 7 Recommended National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Pathway and State Appraisal/Waiver Valuation LWCF Application Procedural Guide