A.1.2.3: (R) Develop / Update Procedural Requirements that will ensure decisions are made in accordance with the policies / purpose of this act. (provided for by part 1505.1) 1507.3(a), 1507.3(b)(1)

A.1.2.3.3: (R) Provide Specific Criteria for and Identification of Typical Classes of Action 1507.3(b)(2)

A.1.2.3.3.4: (O) Provide Specific Criteria for providing limited exceptions to the provisions of 40 CFR Parts 1500 - 1508 for Classified Proposals 1507.3(c)

A.1.2.4: (R) Adopt Procedures 1507.3(a)

A.1.2.6: (R) Implement / Revise Procedural Provisions of NEPA (except where compliance inconsistent with other Statutory Requirements) 1500.3, 1500.6

A.1.2.6.1.1: (R) Implement Procedures to Reduce Paperwork 1500.2(b)

A.1.2.6.1.1.1: (R) Provide for concise, clear and to the point Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) 1500.2(b) ..................................... (R) Provide for preparation of analytic vs encyclopedic EIS 1500.4(b)

A.1.2.6.1.3: (R) Implement Procedures to Emphasize Real Environmental Issues and Alternatives 1500.2(b)

A.1.2.6.1.4: (R) Insure Timely / Appropriate Consideration of NEPA Policies in Planning (Avoid Delays) 1501.1(a), 1501.2 , 1501.6(b)(1)

A.1.2.6.1.4.4: (R) Implement Procedures to Reduce Delay 1500.5

A.1.2.7: (R) Adopt Decision Making Procedures (to Ensure Decisions are made in accordance with Policies and Purpose of the Act) 1505.1

A.2: Follow Established Implementation Process Guidelines (Project / Programmatic)

A.2.1: Comply with Operating Principles

A.2.1.6: (R) Eliminate Duplication with State and Local Procedures / Comparable State and Local Requirements 1506.2

A.2.1.6.1.1: Do Not Deem any Major Federal Action Funded Under a Program of Grants to States Legally Insufficient Solely by Reason of Having Been Prepared by a State Agency or Official 102(2)(D)

A.2.1.7: (R) Reduce Paperwork 1502.1

A.2.1.7.8: (S) Incorporate material into EIS by reference 1502.21, 1502.23

A.2.1.7.9: (S) Employ Tiering 1502.4(d), 1502.20

A.2.1.7.9.2: (S) Tier to "Broad" EIS with subsequent EA / EIS 1502.20

A.2.1.10: (S) Delay implementation of action concerning the proposal (prior to ROD) 1506.1(a)

A.2.1.10.8: (O) Allow Exception to Delaying Implementation of Proposed Action (until ROD signed) 1506.1(c)

A.2.2: Comply with Management Considerations for NEPA Policy

A.2.2.3: (R) Help Public Officials in Making Decisions Based on Understanding of Environmental Consequences 1500.1(c)

A.2.3: Comply with "Lead" / Owner Agency Role / Responsibilities (Comply with NEPA Process)

A.2.3.3: (R) Determine if NEPA applicable to Proposed Action (Make determination of major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment) 1508.18 102(2)(C)

A.2.3.3.2: (R) Determine if actions with effects are potentially subject to Federal control and responsibility 1508.18

A.2.3.3.4.1: (R) Evaluate significance of action in context 1508.27, 1508.27(a)

A.2.3.3.4.2: (R) Evaluate the intensity / severity of impact 1508.27, 1508.27(b)

A.2.3.3.4.2.9: (R) Consider unique characteristics of the geographic area such as proximity to historic or cultural resources, park lands, prime farmlands, wetlands, wild and scenic rivers, or ecological critical areas 1508.27(b)(3)

A.2.3.5: (R) Determine appropriate Environmental Documentation 1501.3(a), 1501.4(a)

A.2.3.6: (R) Prepare Appropriate Environmental Documentation 1501.3(a), 1501.6(b)(3)

A.2.3.6.1: (S) Prepare an Environmental Assessment 1501.3(a), 1501.3(b), 1508.9, 1508.10

A.2.3.6.2: (S) Develop a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) 1501.4(e), 1508.10, 1508.13

A.2.3.6.3: (S) Prepare an EIS 1501.4, 1502.2, 1502.9, 1507.2(c), 1508.9(a)(3)

A.2.3.6.3.1: Obtain Applicant Information

A.2.3.6.3.2 Conduct Scoping and Involve Public 1501.7, 1506.6

A.2.3.6.3.2.1 (R) Publish Notice of Intent (NOI) in Federal Register (EIS Only) 1501.7, 1508.10, 1508.22

A.2.3.6.3.2.2 Determine Scope of EIS 1508.25

A.2.3.6.3.2.2.1 (R) Determine range of actions, alternatives and impacts to be considered in the EIS 1508.25

A.2.3.6.3.2.2.1.1 (R) Consider the actions 1508.25, 1508.25(a)

A.2.3.6.3.2.2.1.1.1 (S) Consider "Connected Actions" 1508.25(a)(1)

A.2.3.6.3.2.2.1.1.5 (S) Evaluate the Proposal 1502.4(c)

A.2.3.6.3.2.3.1 (R) Identify Interested / Affected Persons, Organizations, State & Local Governments, Indian Tribes 1506.6(b)

A.2.3.6.3.2.3.2 (R) Provide Public Notice of NEPA Related Hearings 1501.7(a)(1), 1506.6(b)

A.2.3.6.3.2.3.3 (R) Solicit Appropriate Information from the Public 1506.6(d)

A.2.3.6.3.3 (R) Cooperatively Consult Among Agencies 1501.1(b) 1501.6

A.2.3.6.3.3.1 (R) Determine Lead / Cooperating Agency 1501.5(a), 1501.7(a)(4), 1501.6, 1501.6(a)(1)

A.2.3.6.3.3.2 (S) Determine Lead Responsibility for EIS Preparation 1501.5(c), 1501.7(a)(4)

A.2.3.6.3.3.2.1 (S) Resolve Agencies Disagreements on Lead Responsibilities 1501.5(c)

A.2.3.6.3.3.2.1.6: (S) Request Designation of Lead Agency 1501.5(d), 1501.5(e)

A.2.3.6.3.3.4 (R) Work with any Federal agency which has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to any environmental impact involved 1501.6(a)(3), 1502.9(a)

A.2.3.6.3.4 Document EIS

A.2.3.6.3.4.2 (S) Document EIS (Follow Standard Format (NEPA Regulation part 1502.10(a)-(k)) for EIS) 1502.10

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.1 (R) Prepare cover sheet for the EIS 1502.10(a), 1502.11

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.1.2 (R) Document title of the proposed action 1502.11(b)

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.10 (S) Prepare any appendices for the EIS 1502.10(k)

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.2 (R) Prepare a summary of the EIS (Adequately & Accurately) 1502.10(b), 1502.12

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.5 (R) Prepare section on allternatives (including proposed action) 1501.2(c), 1502.9(a), 1502.14, 1507.2(d), 1505.1(e), 102(2)(C)(iii), 102(2)(E)

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.5.13 (R) Include appropriate mitigation measures not already included in the proposed action or alternatives 1502.14(f)

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.5.4 (S) Present the environmental impacts of the proposal and its alternatives in comparative form 1502.14, 1502.10(e)

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.6 (R) Prepare the section on the affected environment in EIS 1502.10(f), 1502.15

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.6.1.2 (R) Concentrate effort and attention on important issues within the EIS 1502.15

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.7 (R) Prepare section on environmental consequences (especially in NEPA sections 102(2)(C)(i), (ii), (iv), and (v)) for the EIS 1502.10(g), 1502.16

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.7.3 (R) Discuss / Disclose all major points of view on the environmental Impacts of the alternatives & proposed action (including opposing views) 1502.9(a), 1502.9(b), 1502.16, 102(2)(C)(i)

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.7.3.1 (R) Discuss Impacts in Proportion to their significance 1502.2(b)

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.7.4 (S) Include discussion of any adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented 1502.16, 102(2)(C)(ii)

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.7.4.1 (R) Clearly identify incomplete / unavailable information and reasonably foreseeable significant adverse effects on the human environment 1502.22

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.7.4.3 (R) Consider Ecological Effects 1508.8

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.7.4.5 Determine indirect effects / impact 1508.8(b)

A.2.3.6.3.4.2,7.4.7 (R) Determine Cumulative Impact / Effect 1508.7

A.2.3.6.3.4.2.8 Prepare Required Lists

A.2.3.6.3.5 Provide for Draft EIS Review

A.2.3.6.3.5.1 (S) Circulate the Draft EIS 1501.2(b), 1502.19, 1503.1(a), 1506.6(c), 1506.6(f)

A.2.3.6.3.5.3 (R) Obtain Comments on Draft EIS 1502.9(a), 1502.9(b), 1503.1

A.2.3.6.3.5.3.2 (R) Request Comments of Appropriate State and Local Agencies 1503.1(a)(2)(i)

A.2.3.6.3.6 (R) Determine Need for Supplemental Draft / Final EIS 1502.5(a), 1502.9, 1502.9(c)

A.2.3.6.3.8 Prepare Final EIS 1502.2, 1502.5, 1502.5(a), 1502.5(b), 1502.8, 1502.9

A.2.3.6.3.8.2 (R) Respond to Comments 1503.4, 1502.9(a), 1502.9(b)

A.2.3.6.3.8.2.3 (S) Explain why comments do not warrant further agency response 1503.4(a)(5)

A.2.3.6.3.8.2.6 (S) File and Circulate Comments, Responses to Comments and Final EIS 1503.4(c)

A.2.3.6.3.9 Provide for Final EIS Review

A.2.3.6.3.10: (R) Comply with NEPA (EIS) Filing Requirements 1506.9

A.2.3.6.3.11: (S) Place Appropriate Time Limits on the Environmental Process 1501.1(e), 1501.8, 1501.8(a), 1501.8(c)

A.2.3.6.3.11.1.4: (S) Determine applicable factors to support setting time limits 1501.8(b)

A.2.3.6.3.11.2: (O) Set time limits on Each constituent part of the NEPA Process 1501.8(b)(2)

A.2.3.6.3.12 (S) Use Contractor to Develop EIS 1506.5(c)

A.2.3.6.4 (O) Adopt Federal all / portion of Draft or Final EIS 1506.3(a)

A.2.3.6.5 (S) Integrate NEPA with Legislative Process 1506.8(a), 1508.17

A.2.3.6.5.5 (S) Prepare Draft / Final Legislative Environmental Impact Statement ("Detailed Statement" as required by Law) 1506.8(b), 1506.8(b)(2)

A.2.3.6.5.5.3 (R) Determine Timing Requirements (1506.10) and Need for Inviting Comments (1503.1) 1506.8(b)(2)

A.2.3.7 (O) Provide Response on Referral to the Council 1504.3(d)

A.2.3.8 (S) Make Decisions on EIS (ROD) 1502.1

A.2.3.8.1 (R) Prepare a Concise Public Record of Decision (ROD) 1505.2

A.2.3.9 (S) Implement the Decision 1505.3

A.2.4 Comply with Cooperating / Interested Agency Role / Responsibilities

A.2.4.1 Comply with Operating Principles****

A.2.4.2 (R) Reject / Accept request for assistance in preparing EIS 1501.6(c)

A.2.4.3 (R/S) Review and Comment (publicly) on environmental impacts of Federal Activities 1504.1(b), 1504.1(c)

A.2.4.3.2.3 (R) Provide a Specific Response 1503.3(a)

A.2.4.3.4 (R/S) Determine any "unsatisfactory" environmental effects (if any) 1504.1(b), 1504.1(c)

A.2.4.3.4.4 (R/O) Make Judgement on the Acceptability of Anticipated Environmental Impacts 1504.1(c), 1504.2

A.2.4.5 (R) Resolve Differences with Lead Agency 1504.2

A.2.4.6 (R/S) Submit Predecision Referrals of Proposed Federal Actions Determined to be Environmentally Unsatisfactory to Council 1504.1(a)

A.2.4.6.2 (R) Provide a Statement on Anticipated Impacts 1504.3(c)(1), 1504.3(c)(2)

B: Comply with Other Roles / Responsibilities

B.5 (S) Adjust timelines 1506.10(d)*

B.8 (O) Provide Guidance concerning NEPA and its Procedures 1506.7

B.10 (R) Take Action on Referral & Responses 1504.3(f)