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................................................................................................................................................3  \n1 Introduction to the NEPA Review Process ......................................................................................4  \n1.1 Purpose and Scope of this Guidebook ...................................................................................... 4  \n1.2 Overview of the National Environmental Policy Act .................................................................. 5  \n1.3 BEAD Program Phases and Timeline......................................................................................... 5  \n1.4 Strategies for Avoiding Delays ................................................................................................... 6  \n1.5 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Projects .................................................................................... 7  \n1.6 Allowable and Prohibited Activities Prior to NEPA Approval..................................................... 7  \n2 Phase 1: NEPA Project Area Determination ...................................................................................7  \n2.1 Phase 1 Subgrantee Submittal Summary................................................................................. 8  \n2.2 Defining the NEPA Project Area ................................................................................................. 8  \n2.3 NEPA Project Area .csv File ........................................................................................................ 9  \n2.4 NEPA Project Area Form ............................................................................................................. 9  \n2.5 ArcGIS Pro Permitting and Environmental Information Tool .................................................... 9  \n2.6 Project Mapping and GIS Data Requirements........................................................................ 10  \n2.7 Overview of the Environmental Screening and Permitting Tracking Tool (ESAPTT) ............. 10  \n3 Phase 2: NEPA Project Planning and Consultations.................................................................... 11  \n3.1 Phase 2 Subgrantee Submittal Summary............................................................................... 11  \n3.2 Developing a Detailed Project Description ............................................................................. 12  \n3.3 ESAPTT Form............................................................................................................................. 12  \n3.4 NEPA Milestone Schedule........................................................................................................ 12  \n3.5 FloridaCommerce Coordination with Subgrantee on Phase 2 Submittal ............................. 13  \n3.6 Agency and Tribal Consultation Requirements....................................................................... 13  \n3.6.1 Cultural and Historic Resources Review and Consultation ............................................... 13  \n3.6.2 Biological Resources Review and Consultation ................................................................. 18  \n3.6.3 Florida State Clearinghouse Review for Florida Coastal Management Program Consistency ........................................................................................................................................ 21  \n3.6.4 Other Potentially Applicable Required Consultations ........................................................ 21  \n4 Phase 3: Prepare NEPA Documentation...................................................................................... 22  \n4.1 Phase 3 Subgrantee Submittal Summary............................................................................... 22  \n4.2 Levels of NEPA Review ..","cbCaicuqTtYi2H6B","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicuqTtYi2H6B","pdf",645272,35,"English","# Acronyms\n# 1 Introduction to the 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Agency and Tribal Consultation Requirements\n# 4 Phase 3: Prepare NEPA Documentation\n## 4.1 Phase 3 Subgrantee Submittal Summary\n## 4.2 Levels of NEPA Review\n# 5 Phase 4: NEPA Review and Decision\n# 6 Phase 5: Apply for Permits\n## 6.1 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Coordination and Permitting\n## 6.2 Florida Department of Transportation\n## 6.3 Local Agency Coordination\n# 7 Phase 6: EHP Compliance and Monitoring\n# 8 Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose and scope of the NEPA review process described in this guidebook?\",\"answer\":\"The guidebook explains how the NEPA review process applies to BEAD projects, including the overall approach, what it covers, and how it supports compliant project development.\"},{\"question\":\"What activities are allowable or prohibited prior to NEPA approval?\",\"answer\":\"The guidebook specifies restrictions on what may be done before NEPA approval, helping subgrantees avoid actions that could conflict with required 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