Decision Documents -- Categorical Exclusions


Introduction \| Overview of the NEPA Process \| Categorical Exclusions \| Environmental Impact Statements \| Environmental Assessments \| Decision Documents \| Programmatic Documents and Planning \| NPS Review of Non-NPS Documents \| Definitions and Acronyms \| Appendix 1: Environmental Screening Form \| Appendix 2: Categorical Exclusion Form \| Contacts \| Index

6.1 Decision Documents — Categorical Exclusions

Introduction | Categorical Exclusions | Record of Decision | FONSI | NEPA after the Decision Document

With the exception of those actions named in section 3.3 (CEs for which no formal documentation is required), the decision to categorically exclude an action from further NEPA analysis is formalized with the signature of the Park Superintendent or his or her designee on a CEF (see appendix 2). This form is attached to the completed ESF form and is the minimum required contents of a NEPA project file for an action described in section 3.4 of this handbook.

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