Smokes and Obscurants: A Guidebook of Environmental Assessment. Volume 2. A Sample Environmental Assessment
Abstract
Environmental assessments (EAs) are one type of document that can be required prior to the authorization of field tests of smokes and obscurants; EAs are documents that are written to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This guidebook was prepared to facilitate the preparation of EAs for field tests of smokes and obscurants. The guidebook is divided into two volumes: Volumes I--Method of Assessment and Appended Data, and Volume II-- A Sample Environmental Assessment. This volume (Volume II) presents the thirteen major sections of a sample environmental assessment through the use of explanatory material and hypothetical text. The major sections are (1) an introduction, (2) a statement of the proposed action, (3) a description of the environmental setting, (4) a discussion of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the smokes and obscurants being tested, (5) a discussion of impact criteria, (6) an identification of environmental effects, (7) a consideration of environmental consequences, (8) a discussion of the cumulative, long-term effects of repeated tests, (9) a discussion of short-term effects versus effects on long-term productivity, (10) a statement of recommended alternatives, (11) a consideration of mitigation, (12) recommendations for next step in the NEPA process, and (13) references.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 04, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA203909
Entities
People
- Joseph H. Shinn
- Laurel Sharmer
- Michael Novo
Organizations
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory