NEPA Flashcard

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What does NEPA stand for?

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National Environmental Policy Act

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What is the purpose of NEPA?

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To promote environmental enhancement and consider environmental impacts of federal actions.

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What are the main components of the NEPA process?

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scoping, environmental assessment, and environmental impact statement

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What is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)?

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A document that assesses the potential environmental effects of a proposed project or action.

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What is the role of public involvement in the NEPA process?

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Public involvement allows for transparency and accountability in the NEPA process.

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What is the difference between a Categorical Exclusion (CE) and an Environmental Assessment (EA)?

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The main difference is that a CE is a determination that a proposed action does not have a significant effect on the human environment, while an EA evaluates the potential environmental impacts of a proposed action.

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What is the significance of the NEPA process in decision-making?

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The NEPA process requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts and involve the public in decision-making.

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What are the potential environmental impacts that NEPA aims to address? Options: land degradation, resource depletion, invasive species, and desertification; acid rain, waste disposal, overfishing, and urban sprawl; noise pollution, soil erosion, ozone depletion, and biodiversity loss; air and water pollution, habitat destruction, deforestation, and climate change

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air and water pollution, habitat destruction, deforestation, and climate change

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What is the timeline for completing the NEPA process?

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One to two years

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What are some examples of projects that require NEPA compliance?

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Construction of highways, airports, pipelines, power plants, and federal land management activities.