Draft RMP/EIS. Objectives Write a draft land use plan and EIS. Issue a draft land use plan and EIS for public review.

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Draft RMP/EIS

Objectives Write a draft land use plan and EIS. Issue a draft land use plan and EIS for public review.

General Considerations in EIS Preparation Administrative record Emphasis on alternatives No post-hoc rationalization Interdisciplinary emphasis Tiering Incorporation by reference Special rules for incomplete, unavailable information “Hard look” doctrine

General Considerations in EIS Preparation (Cont.) Scientific methodology, accuracy Analytic emphasis Conciseness Writing style

Content Requirements for Draft RMP/EIS Abstract Cover sheet or title page Dear reader letter Protest procedures Summary BLM NEPA Handbook, Chapter 9; CEQ NEPA Regs 40 CFR ; BLM Planning Handbook, Appendix F-4

Content Requirements for Draft RMP/EIS (Cont.) Table of contents Introduction (includes purpose and need, planning area, scoping issues, planning criteria, planning process, related plans, policy, overall vision) Alternatives (includes alternatives considered but not analyzed, comparison tables) Affected environment (see definition of “human environment” in CEQ Regulations)

Content Requirements for Draft RMP/EIS (Cont.) Environmental consequences (same outline as affected environment) Consultation and coordination (collaborators, list of preparers) Appendices Glossary, references, index, abbreviations and acronyms

Internal Review of Draft RMP/EIS BLM must independently review consultant- and partner-produced products. Be aware of pros and cons of having cooperating agencies and other partners participate in the internal review. Discuss FOIA issues associated with non-BLM reviews. Allocate ample time for state office and Washington office briefings and reviews. Consider briefing your Congressional delegation.

Document Format Issues ePlanning will determine document format. BLM RMPs integrate plan and EIS into 1 document. Use clear and succinct writing style: develop style guide. Use table, graphs, maps, white space, etc. Use technical appendices. Plan decisions vs implementation decisions (See BLM Planning Handbook p 30.)

Tips for Effective RMP/EIS Summary Limit to pages. Use plain English. Focus on significant effects, alternatives comparison, and major conclusions of the analysis. Use graphics and tables. Use bullets. Identify areas of controversy and unresolved issues. Budget sufficient time and resources.

Legal Requirements for Public Notice and Review of Draft Plan and EIS Who must receive notice: Federal agencies with jurisdiction/expertise, Agencies requesting notice, Tribes, state and local agencies Public Draft EIS must be filed with EPA, which issues weekly Federal Register Notice.

Legal Requirements for Public Notice and Review of Draft Plan and EIS (cont.) Methods of public notice Federal Register Press release Local publications Requirement for public meeting Timeline: minimum 90-day review period Roles of BLM state office and Washington office FOIA language for privacy (Planning Handbook p 4) CEQ NEPA Regulations 40 CFR (c)

EPA Review of Draft EIS Impacts of Proposed Action LO—lack of objection EC—concern EO—objections EU—unsatisfactory EIS adequacy 1—adequate 2—insufficient information 3—inadequate