Computer-Aided Environmental Impact Analysis for Army Real Estate Actions: User Manual.
Abstract
The Federal government has mandated that its agencies incorporate environmental considerations into the planning of new projects, activities, and decisions. Environmental Impact Assessments and Statements (EIAs/EISs) provide a basis for review and analysis of any proposed action's environmental consequences. The Environmental Impact Computer System (EICS), developed by the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, helps planners and decision-makers efficiently identify primary and secondary impacts of their proposed projects or activities and suggests ways to mitigate these impacts. This report discusses the philosophy behind the environmental impact assessment process; defines the EICS components; discusses the criteria and general approach for using the EICS; provides detailed instructions for assessing the Real Estate Functional Area; and provides detailed procedures necessary to use the EICS output in the environmental impact assessment process and in preparing a formal EIA/EIS. The EICS will save its users time and money by eliminating unnecessary library and field research. It is recommended that EICS be used in conjunction with DA Pamphlet 200-1 and other Army command guidance. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA068746
Entities
People
- E. W. Novak
- John J. Fittipaldi
- S. E. Thomas
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory