Environmental Impact Assessment in the United States

ISBN-13: 9780367467319 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 304 str.

Donald G. Holtgrieve

Opis

This book provides foundational knowledge of environmental review in the US as carried out at federal, state, and local levels, with detailed information about the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its applications, and other relevant federal and state legislation.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. The EIA process  3. Screening, scoping, and related processes  4. Assessing environmental impacts  5. Geology, topography and earth resources  6. Hydrology, water quality and water supply  7. Biological: Species and habitats  8. Air quality and climate change  9. Archaeology and historic preservation  10. Energy  11. Noise impact analysis  12. Aesthetics and visual impact analysis  13. Social impacts and environmental justice  14. Infrastructure and Community Services  15. Traffic and transport systems  16. Writing the report  17. Making and implementing the decision  Appendices  Appendix 1. NEPA Implementing Regulations Desk Reference (CEQ, 2022)  Appendix 2. Advice to the professional: A "letter from the trenches"