Welcome to the 46th quarterly report on lessons learned in the NEPA process. DOE’s senior managers play a vital role in NEPA implementation as ev...
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
March 1, 2006
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Welcome to the 46th quarterly report on lessons learned in the NEPA process. DOE’s senior managers play a vital role in NEPA implementation as evidenced by the settlement of Hanford NEPA litigation. Their participation in every EIS is important to ensure the scope and schedule support DOE’s needs, as shown by an analysis of EIS metrics in this issue. As always, we welcome your suggestions for continuous improvement.
Articles included in this issue:
Collaboration Yields Win-Win Solution at Hanford
DOE Applies “Alternative NEPA Arrangements” After Ordering Coal Power Plant to Operate
Congressional NEPA Task Force Staff Initial Report
Quality Assurance in NEPA Documents
NAEP Annual Conference
DOE Solicits Comments on FutureGen
Comments on CEQ Work Groups Draft NEPA Guidance
Cooperating Agency Report
DOE-wide NEPA Contracts
Engaging Tribes in NEPA Process
OMB/CEQ on Environmental Conflict Resolution
OMB Proposes Risk Assessment Guidance
States May Implement NEPA for DOT Projects
Coastal Zone Regulations Revised
FAA’s EIS Best Practices Guide
Online Tools for Environmental Justice Analyses
Transitions
Litigation Updates
Training Opportunities
EAs and EISs Completed This Quarter
Cost and Time Facts
Recent EIS Milestones
First Quarter FY 2006 Questionnaire Results
EIS Completion Times Need Attention