What happens if another Federal agency has prepared, or is in the process of preparing a NEPA document for an Applicants project?
If another Federal agency is already preparing an EA or EIS, and if the schedule permits, DOE may seek to become a cooperating agency on the EIS or EA. Under this arrangement DOE works with the other Federal agency in preparing the NEPA document, resulting in a more efficient and timely review. Similarly, when DOE initiates a NEPA review for a proposed loan DOE will check to see if another Federal agency also has jurisdiction by law or special expertise concerning the project or it effects, and will consider inviting the agency to be a cooperating agency in the preparation of the NEPA document.
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