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The annotated outlines explain when joint NEPA/CEQA or NEPA-only formats are required, including cases tied to FHWA Federal-aid funds and state highway system projects. 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An annotated version of the Initial Study/Environmental Assessment (IS/EA) was first posted in November of 2003, and over the next two years the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) and Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) AOs were posted.  The NEPA-only AOs were first posted in April of 2008.\nThe use of the joint NEPA/CEQA AOs or the NEPA-only AOs is required for any project receiving Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal-aid funds.  In addition, the AOs are required for projects on the state highway system.  The use of the joint NEPA/CEQA AOs is highly recommended for all other projects.\nThe AOs provide a consistent document format for the presentation of required content and organize the documents into the following sections:\nSummary (optional for the IS/EA and NEPA-only EA)\nProposed project\nProject alternatives\nAffected environment\nEnvironmental consequences\nAvoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures\nComments and coordination\nAppendices\nTechnical Reports\nEach section provides guidance for the planner to assist in the preparation of the environmental document.\nAs new initiatives emerge regarding environmental document preparation, the Division of Environmental Analysis reviews these initiatives and incorporates them, as appropriate, into the AOs.  In some cases, the AOs already feature the suggestions or techniques contained in these documents.  The references below can be used as general guidelines for improving the quality of environmental documents:\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://environment.transportation.org/center/products_programs/reports/improving_quality_nepa.aspx\" \u0014Improving the Quality of Environmental Documents\u0015 (AASHTO/American Council of Engineering Companies Committee in Cooperation with the FHWA, May, 2006)\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://ceq.doe.gov/docs/ceq-regulations-and-guidance/Improving_NEPA_Efficiencies_06Mar2012.pdf\" \u0014Improving the Process for Preparing Efficient and Timely Environmental Review under the National Environmental Policy Act\u0015 (Council on Environmental Quality Memorandum, March 6, 2012)\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/everydaycounts/edctwo/2012/doc.cfm\" \u0014FHWA - Every Day Counts – EDC 2012 Initiatives – Implementing Quality Environmental Documentation\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.plainlanguage.gov/\" \u0014Plain Language:  Improving Communication from the Federal Government to the Public\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://environment.transportation.org/center/products_programs/reports/quality_enviro_docs.aspx\" \u0014Examples of Effective Techniques for Improving the Quality of Environmental Documents (2014)\u0015 (AASHTO Center for Environmental Excellence and FHWA)\n\u000f\nInitial Study/\u000bEnvironmental Assessment\u000bAnnotated Outline\nNote to authors:\nFor a “Final” IS/EA mark any changes to the document by placing a line in the margin where the changes are made.  Do not show strikeout of text in the final document.\nStandards used in this template:\nBlack text = Required headings.\nBlue text = Instructions and guidance to be considered and deleted from the final document.\u000bRed text = Required boilerplate text to be inserted into document.  This text may be deleted if not applicable, but may not be edited.\u000bGray highlighted text (Coastal) = Instructions and guidance for projects within the coastal zone.  This text should be deleted for projects outside the coastal zone.\u000bPurple text = Sample text that can be used in document, as applicable.\u000bOrange text = Text needing special attention; for example, to distinguish between instructions relating to draft and final environmental document.\nGreen text = Special guidance for Local Assistance projects (local roadway projects off the State ","cbCaijZuEtAs7dHo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijZuEtAs7dHo","docx",719089,206,"English","# Introduction\n## Document purpose and compliance basis\n## Required document formats (NEPA/CEQA)\n## Template structure and guidance\n# Note to authors\n## Draft vs. final change marking\n## Template color/text meaning\n# Sample cover sheet\n## Project identification\n## Required federal environmental actions statement\n## General information and public guidance","[{\"question\":\"What are Environmental Document Annotated Outlines (AOs) used for?\",\"answer\":\"AOs provide a consistent format and section-by-section organization to support preparation of environmental documents that meet NEPA and CEQA content requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"When are joint NEPA/CEQA AOs or NEPA-only AOs required?\",\"answer\":\"Joint NEPA/CEQA or NEPA-only AOs are required for projects receiving FHWA Federal-aid funds and for projects on the state highway system; joint AOs are highly recommended for other projects.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the template instruct authors to indicate changes for a “Final” IS/EA?\",\"answer\":\"For a “Final” IS/EA, authors mark changes by placing a line in the margin where changes are made, without strikeout of text.\"}]","Sample Cover Sheet - Harmony Climbing Lane Project | DOCX",72]