Environmental Assessment Scoping Checklist and Format

I.  INTRODUCTION 

II. PURPOSE AND NEED 

III. ALTERNATIVES

IV. EFFECTED ENVIRONMENT AND IMPACTS 
(Include discussion of each subject generally, the effected environment, then the positive and negative impacts of each alternative on the subject.  Also include dates of interagency consultation).

1.  Geology, Seismiscity and Soils 
a.  Topography 
b.  Climate
2.  Water Resources 
a.  Hydrology/Water Quality 
b.  Floodplains/Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management 
c.  Wetlands/Executive Order 11990 Protection of Wetlands 
d.  Groundwater
3.  Biological Resources 
a.  Flora (vegetation) 
b.  Fauna (animals) 
i.  Fish 
ii. Endangered Species/Endangered Species Act Compliance 
iii.  Other Wildlife 
iv.  Critical Habitat

c.  Water Quality 

d.  Noise

4.  Air Quality 

5.  Transportation 
a.  Infrastructure

6.  Noise 

7.  Cultural Resources 
a.  Archeological 
b.  Historic Resources/NHPA Compliance 
c.  Housing and Economic Development 
d.  Aesthetics and Urban Design 
e.  Hazardous Materials and Waste
8.  Socioeconomic 
a.  Land Use and Zoning 
b.  Executive Order 12898: Environmental Justice
9.  Safety 
a.  Executive Order 12699: Seismic Safety 
b.  Public Safety and Welfare 
c.  Environmental Health

10.  Public Involvement 

V.  CONSULTATIONS, COORDINATION AND PERMITS 

1.  References 

2.  Public Involvement and Agency Coordination 
a.  Permits Required by Other Agencies
3.  Relationship to Plans and Policies/Land Use 

4.  Other Subparts as Needed 

VI.  MITIGATION MEASURES REQUIRED 

VII.  APPENDICES
1.  Maps and Diagrams (incorporate as much as possible into text)
a.  Location Map 
b.  Wetlands and Floodplain Map 
c.  Socio-Economic/Minority Populations Map 
d.  Site Plan 
e.  Photos of Site

2.  Affidavit of Public Notice (i.e. copy from newspaper) 

3.  Public Agency Letters of Response (minimum)
a.  State Historic Preservation Officer 
b.  US Fish and Wildlife 
c.  US Army Corps of Engineers 
d.  National Marine Fisheries Service (if anadromous waterway) 
e.  Coastal Zone or Resources agency (if applicable)
4.  Memorandum of Agreement for NHPA Compliance (if applicable) 

5.  Public Comments 

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