NEPA Procedures
Objective: This course provides training for State and Federal staff involved in AML projects or Federal mine plan and Federal permit review in the procedures for complying with and drafting environmental documents required by National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other appropriate environmental laws, regulations, and executive orders. Duration: 3 days
Agenda
NEPA History and Procedures
Discussion of NEPA
Program Implementation History
Terminology
Documents
Scoping
AML and Regulatory NEPA Compliance
Environmental Analysis
Describing Alternatives
Cumulative Impacts
Consultation/Coordination
Resource Evaluation
Categorical Exclusions
Policy Guidance
DOI Manual
CEQ Regulations
Federal Assistance Manual
OSM NEPA Handbook
Practical Exercise
Environmental Assessment
Impact Description
FONSI
Group Discussion
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: AML staff or permit review staff who have at least 6 months of experience with NEPA procedures or OSM/State regulatory staff who work directly with NEPA implementation on Federal permits.
COMMENTS: Please indicate on the nomination form if you are not an AML program employee and why you feel this course is necessary.
National Technical Training Program: (202) 208-2769