3.0 Affected Environment - Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority

Knik Arm Crossing DraftFinal EIS
Affected Environment
Table 3-34. Executive Orders pertaining to NEPA
Number Title Description EIS section
EO 11988 Floodplain Management To avoid to the extent possible longand
short-term adverse impacts
associated with the occupancy and
modification of floodplains and to avoid
direct or indirect support of floodplain
development wherever practicable
alternatives exist
EO 11990 Protection of Wetlands To minimize the destruction, loss, or
degradation of wetlands, and to
preserve and enhance the natural and
beneficial values of wetlands
EO 12898
EO 13175
EO 13186
Federal Actions to Address
Environmental Justice in
Minority Populations and Low-
Income Populations
Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments
Responsibilities of Federal
Agencies to Protect Migratory
Birds
Designed to focus federal attention on
environmental and human health
conditions in minority and low-income
communities for environmental justice.
Promotes nondiscrimination in federal
programs substantially affecting human
health and environment; provides
access to public information and
opportunity for public participation in
matters relating to human health and
the environment
To establish regular and meaningful
consultation and collaboration with
tribal officials in the development of
federal policies that have tribal
implications, to strengthen the
U.S. government-to-government
relationships, and to reduce the
imposition of unfunded mandates
Directs executive departments and
agencies to take certain actions that
shall promote the conservation of
migratory bird populations
EO 13112 Invasive Species This EO directs federal agencies to
address their actions that are likely to
influence the presence of invasive
species. Agencies are further directed
to develop programs and authorities to
prevent the introduction of invasive
species, monitor populations, and
provide for restoration of native species
and habitats that have been invaded.
EO 13166
Improving Access to Services
for Persons with Limited
English Proficiency
This EO directs that individuals who
are not proficient in the English
language be provided meaningful
access to federal processes.
Sections 3.8.3, 4.8.3
and 4.9.4.8.3
Sections 3.8.2,
4.8.2, and 4.9.4.8.2
Sections 3.2.5
and 4.2.5
Sections 3.2.5, 4.2.5
and 4.9.4.2,
Sections 3.8.8.3
and 4.8.8.3
Sections 3.8.7.3.1
and 4.8.7.3.2
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