Current through October 31, 2024
Section 799.54 - Draft EIS(a) FSA will prepare the draft EIS addressing the information specified in § 799.53 .(b) FSA will circulate the draft EIS as specified in 40 CFR 1502.19 .(c) In addition to the requirements of 40 CFR 1502.19 , FSA will request comments on the draft EIS from:(1) Appropriate State and local agencies authorized to develop and enforce environmental standards relevant to the scope of the EIS;(2) Tribal governments that have interests that could be impacted; and(3) If the proposed action affects historic properties, the appropriate SHPO, THPO, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.(e) The draft EIS will include a cover sheet with the information specified in 40 CFR 1502.11 .(f) FSA will provide for a minimum 45-day comment period calculated from the date the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publishes the NOA of the draft EIS.