(a) When a proposed action is one not usually requiring an EIS but is not categoricallyexcluded, the EPF supports the proponent in preparing an EA (40 CFR 1508.9). Every EA must lead to either a FONSI, a decision to prepare an EIS, or no action on the proposal.
CFR 32-989.14-2014 history
2014CFR 32-989.14-2014 National defense. Part989:Environmental impact analysis process (eiap). Section989.14:Environmental assessment.