Record of Decision (40 CFR 1502.2)

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 which 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:)

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