Effective Environmental Assessments

For the first time, readers are provided with a comprehensive and authoritative source on how to effectively prepare an environmental assessment (EA). This book is specifically designed to appeal to a diverse audience, ranging from the general public to decisionmakers and seasoned practitioners. The information has been carefully synthesized and organized providing a wealth of information for the professional and layperson alike. It supplies current research from nationally recognized experts from the government and private sectors, and contains tables, figures, graphics, flow charts, and checklists. All this combines to provide a step-by-step processes for performing and EA.

Eccleston, Charles; Doub, J. Peyton

An Overview of NEPA. General Concepts and Requirements. NEPA's Concept of Environmental Impact Analysis. Determining if an EA or EIS is Required? The Environmental Assessment Process. Writing the Environmental Assessment. Special Topics in Environmental Analysis. The Finding of Nonsignificant Impact. Summary. Appendices.