NEPA analyst will certify the project for let. An updated environmental commitment (green) sheet will be included. This certification can also serve as a “no-change” reevaluation if the most recently approved NEPA document was signed 6 to 12 months prior. (See also , 2.0.) 3.0 Completing an environmental reevaluation Every Reevaluation should answer the following questions: Have the conditions of the project changed? Has the setting changed? Has the information presented changed (e.g., age of the studies; changes in the regulations; changes in survey methodology; new listing of a species)? Is the document still valid? If the information has changed, is agency coordination appropriate? The will be the guide to completing the reevaluation procedure. The general procedure that needs to be followed is described below: Check the description of the most recently approved document. This will be the project description as stated in the approved Categorical Exclusion (CE), Environmental Assessment (EA)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), Record of Decision (ROD) or most recent reevaluation. Coordinate with the PM to obtain the most up-to-date project plans. Project design can change due to comments made at the PFPR or FFPR. If this is the case, the NEPA analyst needs to insure that the project description and plans they receive from the PM are furnished after the revisions suggested at the PFPR and FFPR have been made. Compare the project description from the most recently approved NEPA document with the latest set of plans. Update archaeology, history, ecology (including any 404 permit changes), noise and air studies as discussed in The reevaluation form will be completed by either the NEPA analyst or an environmental consultant. Update other studies, as needed. Reference and include all revised special studies /memos/concurrence letters in the reevaluation attachment. Revised reports are transmitted to the appropriate agencies; therefore, they do not need to be attached to the NEPA document. Discuss any and all changes to effects in a reevaluation attachment. Include updated graphics, especially if the project limits have changed. Update the . Sign and date the form. Route to the NEPA analyst for initial review. Route to the NEPA supervisor/manager for review and approval. Submit to FHWA for approval, if necessary.
NEPA analyst will certify the project for let. An updated environmental commitment (green) sheet will be included. This certification can also serve as a “no-change” reevaluation if the most recently approved NEPA document was signed 6 to 12 months prior. (See also , 2.0.) 3.0 Completing an environmental reevaluation Every Reevaluation should answer the following questions: Have the conditions of the project changed? Has the setting changed? Has the information presented changed (e.g., age of the studies; changes in the regulations; changes in survey methodology; new listing of a species)? Is the document still valid? If the information has changed, is agency coordination appropriate? The will be the guide to completing the reevaluation procedure. The general procedure that needs to be followed is described below: Check the description of the most recently approved document. This will be the project description as stated in the approved Categorical Exclusion (CE), Environmental Assessment (EA)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), Record of Decision (ROD) or most recent reevaluation. Coordinate with the PM to obtain the most up-to-date project plans. Project design can change due to comments made at the PFPR or FFPR. If this is the case, the NEPA analyst needs to insure that the project description and plans they receive from the PM are furnished after the revisions suggested at the PFPR and FFPR have been made. Compare the project description from the most recently approved NEPA document with the latest set of plans. Update archaeology, history, ecology (including any 404 permit changes), noise and air studies as discussed in The reevaluation form will be completed by either the NEPA analyst or an environmental consultant. Update other studies, as needed. Reference and include all revised special studies /memos/concurrence letters in the reevaluation attachment. Revised reports are transmitted to the appropriate agencies; therefore, they do not need to be attached to the NEPA document. Discuss any and all changes to effects in a reevaluation attachment. Include updated graphics, especially if the project limits have changed. Update the . Sign and date the form. Route to the NEPA analyst for initial review. Route to the NEPA supervisor/manager for review and approval. Submit to FHWA for approval, if necessary.
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