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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
RECORD OF DECISION (40 CFR 1502.2)
I. Introduction
The following information is provided as a summary of the environmental
process and is presented as part of a Record of Decision, as required by the
National Environmental Policy Act Regulations, Section 1505.2. The Final
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the Draft EIS, dated _______,
constitute VA compliance with the Act. The approval of the record of decision
completes the environmental review process.
II. Background
(Discussion:)
An EIS was initiated to evaluate the potential environmental, social, and
economic consequences of(discussion:).
III. Alternatives Considered
(Discussion:)
A more detailed description of each alternative may be found in the EIS.
IV. Relevant Factors in Making the Decision
(Discussion:)
V. Environmentally Preferred Alternative
The alternative that meets the objectives of the National Environmental
Policy, as expressed in NEPA, Section 101, is called the Environmentally
Preferred Option. This means the alternative that causes the least damage to
the biological and physical environment, and which projects, preserves, and
enhances historic, cultural and natural resources.
(Additional Discussion:)
VI. Mitigative Actions
To avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts that may be associated with
the selected alternative, the following mitigative measures will be
initiated:(discussion).
VII. Comments Received on the Final EIS
(Discussion:)
VIII. Unresolved Environmental Issues
(Discussion:)
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