The purpose of this document is to establish that all proposed projects/activities belong to classes of actions eligible for Categorical Exclusions as set out in Agency regulations 216.2(c)) and that there are no foreseeable significant direct or indirect impacts that would preclude them from receiving a Categorical Exclusion. Upon approval of this document, the Categorical Exclusions are affirmed for the project/activity. This analysis also documents the results of the project/activity level Climate Risk Management process in accordance with USAID policy (specifically, ADS 201 mandatory reference 201mal). This RCE is a critical element of a mandatory environmental review and compliance process meant to achieve environmentally sound activity design and implementation. 1.2 PROJECT OVERVIEW [In this section provide a brief overview of the project. This section typically can be derived from the Project Design Plan (PDP), Project Approval Document (PAD) or Activity Approval Document (AAD).] 1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION [Describe the project/activity components and sub-activities. This information can be presented in form, see below. The information can typically be derived from the PAD/AAD. Clearly describe the project and all of its planned activities in detail sufficient to determine: (1) whether they belong to classes of actions eligible for Categorical Exclusion, (2) whether direct or indirect impacts are reasonably foreseeable, and (3) do not concern environmental sensitive activities enumerated in ADS 204, unless solely focused on building capacity for environmentally sound planning and implementation of such activities. Activities must be described in plain language and in a way, that is meaningful to environmental analysis. For guidance in preparing your 22CFR216 documentation, please visit .] [Use of this may be customized by Bureau. Please follow Bureau-specific guidance.] 2: DEFINED OR ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES AND SUB-ACTIVITIES Project/Activity 1 [Title] — Sub-activity 1.1 1.2 1.3 Project/Activity 2 — Sub-activity 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 2.1 JUSTIFICATION FOR CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION The activities under the [insert project/activity name] are among the classes of actions listed in 22CFR216.2(c)(2) and have no foreseeable significant direct or indirect adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, under 22CFR216.2(c)(1), neither an IEE nor an EA will be required for
The purpose of this document is to establish that all proposed projects/activities belong to classes of actions eligible for Categorical Exclusions as set out in Agency regulations 216.2(c)) and that there are no foreseeable significant direct or indirect impacts that would preclude them from receiving a Categorical Exclusion. Upon approval of this document, the Categorical Exclusions are affirmed for the project/activity. This analysis also documents the results of the project/activity level Climate Risk Management process in accordance with USAID policy (specifically, ADS 201 mandatory reference 201mal). This RCE is a critical element of a mandatory environmental review and compliance process meant to achieve environmentally sound activity design and implementation. 1.2 PROJECT OVERVIEW [In this section provide a brief overview of the project. This section typically can be derived from the Project Design Plan (PDP), Project Approval Document (PAD) or Activity Approval Document (AAD).] 1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION [Describe the project/activity components and sub-activities. This information can be presented in form, see below. The information can typically be derived from the PAD/AAD. Clearly describe the project and all of its planned activities in detail sufficient to determine: (1) whether they belong to classes of actions eligible for Categorical Exclusion, (2) whether direct or indirect impacts are reasonably foreseeable, and (3) do not concern environmental sensitive activities enumerated in ADS 204, unless solely focused on building capacity for environmentally sound planning and implementation of such activities. Activities must be described in plain language and in a way, that is meaningful to environmental analysis. For guidance in preparing your 22CFR216 documentation, please visit .] [Use of this may be customized by Bureau. Please follow Bureau-specific guidance.] 2: DEFINED OR ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES AND SUB-ACTIVITIES Project/Activity 1 — [Title] Sub-activity 1.1 1.2 1.3 Project/Activity 2 — Sub-activity 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 2.1 JUSTIFICATION FOR CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION The activities under the [insert project/activity name] are among the classes of actions listed in 22CFR216.2(c)(2) and have no foreseeable significant direct or indirect adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, under 22CFR216.2(c)(1), neither an IEE nor an EA will be required for
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