Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 601.13 — Characteristics Of Commission Actions Eligible For An Environmental Assessment
1 C.F.R. § 601.13
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(a) An EA is a concise document with sufficient information and analysis to enable the Executive Director to determine whether to issue a FONSI or prepare an EIS.
(b) Commission actions that generally require an EA exhibit the following characteristics:
(1) Minor but likely insignificant degradation of environmental quality;
(2) Minor but likely insignificant cumulative impact on environmental quality; and
(3) Minor but likely insignificant impact on protected resources.
Authorizing Statute
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Congressional findings, declarations, and purposes42 U.S.C. § 4371