Overview
Part of the course requirements is the preparation and presentation to the class of a critique of an Environmental Assessment (EA). The purposes of this assignment are to review and become knowledgeable of an EA, assess the document with regards to compliance with the requirements of an EA, and to present a summary of the EA and your critique to the class.
Deliverables
Deliverables for the assignment include a short, written summary of the EA identifying the purpose and need, the proposed action, alternatives to the proposed action, major environmental issues, and techniques used in the environmental analysis.Where a decision has been made, summarize the selected alternative and any mitigation measures proposed.
Analyze the EA for general compliance with NEPA and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations. This should be a high-level comparison indicating your knowledge of the basic requirements and if the document met those requirements. Consider listing strengths and weaknesses as a tool for learning for everyone.
Additionally, you will present your critique to the class using visual aids such as PowerPoint. Presentations should last approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Project Selection
The EA critique should be on a project of interest to you. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are having difficulty locating or selecting an EA. Note that many EAs are listed under the specific Federal agencies that were responsible for complying with NEPA.
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