Are EECBG activities subject to NEPA? What types of activities are likely to need a NEPA review?
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to base their major decisions on high quality environmental information. While all EECBG activities are subject to NEPA, not all will be subject to the same levels of review. Some proposed activities will likely qualify for categorical exclusions, which means that neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. Other proposals, however, will need an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement, which could delay the award process and the ability of the grantee to obligate and expend program funds within the required timeframes. More detailed information on which proposed activities will likely qualify for a categorical exclusion can be found in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. Grantees are encouraged to consider the impact of NEPA when developing their EECS.
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