• EA (Environmental Assessment - the purpose of an EA is to determine if an EIS level analysis is needed. The EA analyzes impacts to the quality of the human environment, serves as a vehicle for interdisciplinary review of the proposal, identifies appropriate mitigation measures, and facilitates the preparation of an EIS when one is necessary)
• EIS (Environmental Impact Statement - this level of analysis is conducted for major Federal actions which significantly affect the quality of the human environment. DEIS refers to draft EIS)

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is a basic charter for the protection of the environment. All proposed actions affecting public lands or resources must be reviewed for NEPA compliance. NEPA procedures must ensure that environmental information is available to public officials and citizens before decisions are made and before actions are taken. Public comments are accepted on all projects during scoping periods and during the analysis process. After the Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No significant Impact (FONSI) are signed the interested publics may appeal. To find out more information about the appeal process or the dates of appeal for any project, please contact the Ely Field Office, Webmaster.

Currrent NEPA Actions - Lists will be updated as progress occurs.