Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Environmental Assessment Air Force Small Launch Vehicle, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Edwards Air Force Base, and San Nicolas Island, CA
Abstract
This Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared as part of the United States Air Force (USAF) Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) for evaluation of proposed major projects, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the regulations of the President's Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The EA presents an environmental impact analysis of the proposed action and its alternatives. Section 1 of this EA contains the proposed action, its purpose and need, and alternatives. Section 2 is a description of the natural and man-made environment which may potentially be affected by the proposed action. Section 3 is an analysis of the potential environmental impacts which may result from implementation of the proposed action. Section 4 presents mitigation measures to prevent or minimize potentially significant impacts. Section 5 is a regulatory review of the proposed action, including identification of environmental permits and approvals which may be required. Section 6 summarizes the environmental impacts for each alternative.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA413142