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Presented by Julie Kocher, EPA, Office of Information Analysis and Access Office of Environmental Information
April 25, 2007
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Why NEPAssist?
NEPA – National Environmental Policy Act
Simplify the Process of Filing and Review of EISs and EAs
Access to Core Geo-Data
Environmental Screening of all Proposed Projects
Streamlined Review Process
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NEPAssist Overview
Web-based GIS Tool … No training; No licensing; No desktop configuration; No desktop data needed
Distributed Geo-Spatial Application … via Web Services
Consistent Data Sets
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Select Study Area
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Interactive Map
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Digitize Project Location
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Preliminary EnvironmentalAssessment
A GIS tool that assists with the filing and review process of Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments
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Region Specific Reports
Region 2
Region 5
Region 6
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NEPAssist Benefits
Raises Important Environmental Issues at the Earlier Stages of Project Development
Enhances Collaboration with Other Agencies for the Review of NEPA Documents
Easy Access to Region Specific Geo-Data
Customized Regional Assessments
Streamlined Review Process
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Future Focus and Direction
National Expansion of Application
Outreach and Collaboration with Federal Partners
Feedback from EPA Regional Reviewers about Data Needs
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For more information, please contact:
Julie Kocher Aimee HessertEPA – OEI EPA – OECA 202-566-0710 [email protected] [email protected]
Questions?