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The document explains how to tailor a provided template to project needs and legal requirements, clarifies that NEPA statute and implementing regulations govern in any conflict, and encourages applicants to consult the CPO NEPA Analyst regarding revisions and innovative compliance approaches. It also outlines template usage conventions and recommendations for efficient structure, level of analysis, and page-count considerations.","CHIPS PROGRAM OFFICE\nNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) GUIDANCE\nOctober 2023\nThis document is intended to provide guidance and recommendations to assist applicants develop NEPA documentation. Nothing herein should be interpreted to override the requirements articulated in the NEPA statute (National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and its amendments) or NEPA implementing regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508). Where any conflict, real or perceived, exists between the template and the statute or implementing regulations, document preparers should adhere to latter.\nINTRODUCTION\nThe purpose of this guidance and NEPA template is to provide a general framework for preparers of NEPA documents (CHIPS Program Office [CPO] or CHIPS applicants), including both Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), to promote consistency across the CHIPS Incentives Program. However, all authors of NEPA documents should modify the documents as needed to meet project needs and legal requirements.\nThis document is intended to provide guidance and recommendations to assist applicants develop NEPA documentation. Nothing herein should be interpreted to override the requirements articulated in the NEPA statute (National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and its amendments) or NEPA implementing regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508). Where any conflict, real or perceived, exists between the template and the statute or implementing regulations, document preparers should adhere to latter.\nCPO is mindful of the ongoing revisions to the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) NEPA implementing regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508). Therefore, CPO will periodically review the contents of this template and revise it accordingly. We encourage applicants to consult CPO prior to using the template to discuss any pending revisions.\nCPO is open to innovative approaches to meet NEPA requirements. If an applicant wishes to explore new methods, formats or concepts for NEPA compliance, please bring your ideas to your CPO NEPA Analyst for discussion.\nInstructions for Use of this guidance and template\nThis template consists of an outline comprised of the sections most commonly included in EAs and EISs. The template text is provided for guidance only and should be tailored by the authors to meet the project’s needs and legal requirements. In the template, the following customs are used:\nArial font italics: Provides a general description of the types of information usually provided in that section. This text should be removed from the document prior to submittal of draft or final versions.\nBlue arial font indented italics: Blue italic text is provided as overall guidance or helpful insights to guide the author. This text should be removed from the document prior to submittal of draft or final versions.\nBrackets: Text within brackets indicates a phrasing choice or text requiring tailoring by the author to the specific aspects of the project.\nStructure and Style of NEPA Document\nTo meet applicable page limits (75 pages for EAs and 150 pages for EISs), it is important that authors look for ways to assess potential impacts in a concise manner. 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