The Nepa Book: A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Comply With the National Environmental Policy Act, 2001

About this book

A step-by-step guide on how to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act About the Authors: The authors are employed by Jones & Stokes a consulting firm providing services in environmental planning and natural resources management with offices throughout the western United States. NEPA compliance has been an important component of Jones & Stokes business since its founding in 1970. Messrs. Bass Herson and Bogdan are also the authors of the nationally recognized Wetland Regulations: A Complete Guide to Federal and California Programs. Ideal for environmental specialists agency reviewers and decision makers attorneys consultants students and citizens who want to want to effectively influence environmental decisions that shape their communities. This edition includes-- Detailed advice on how to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act Expanded discussions of Environmental Assessments (EAs) Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) Flow charts and diagrams explaining the entire NEPA process Chapters on integrating NEPA with other environmental laws Internet resources for NEPA compliance the globalization of NEPA and NEPAs effectiveness Sections on Environmental Justice and International Trade Agreements Discussions of important case law Recent advisory memoranda from CEQ on the implementation of NEPA This book will help you-- Determine if and when a particular action is subject to NEPA Decide whether an environmental assessment or FONSI is appropriate Prepare legally-adequate environmental documents Write effective mitigation measures Understand the relationship between NEPA and other environmental laws