The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is one of the most well known environmental laws. It applies whenever Federal agencies propose to take action, or propose to fund or approve the actions of others and environmental impacts are likely to result.

The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) parallels NEPA for Washignton State local agency action. Using models, case studies, and sample NEPA/SEPA documents, this workshop will help you understand the procedural requirements of the NEPA/SEPA process. This includes determining the scope and content of NEPA/SEPA documents, preparing an adequate cumulative impacts analysis, and integrating this process with other laws.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Determine whether a NEPA / SEPA process is necessary
• Determine which process to following: Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact / Negative Declaration (or Mitigated Negative Declaration), or Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Impact Report
• Study, develop, and describe appropriate alternatives
• Complete an adequate cumulative impacts assessment
• Prepare an Administrative Record to support agency decisions
 

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Lacey, WA View details    December 13, 2011 - December 14, 2011