local park grant program - Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS
To implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Public Law 91-190) all projects proposed
for assistance must be assessed for their environmental effects. The assessment must address the
elements below. The assessment need not be overly detailed or lengthy. It must provide pertinent
information to allow a sound, defensible position to be taken. It must be factual and concise
documentation and not merely additional justification for a project. A listing of the Applicable
Environmental Laws and Regulations are available in Appendix E.
If the project involves more than one site, an environmental assessment should be completed for each
site.
Identify who prepared the Environmental Assessment, include name, title, address and contact
information.
I. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION
BRIEFLY describe the project (including a list of the facilities to be developed), the need for the
undertaking, and how and when the project is to be carried out. This should match the information
provided in the Project Narrative.
The description should also include:
• Acres to be acquired
• Acres to be developed
• A general location description – street intersection (including street access)
• Project’s relation to any federal, state, or local projects (if applicable)
• If applicable, provide documentation of initial contact and coordination with agencies such as:
o U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit
o Texas Historic Commission
o Health Department clearance (pools)
o General Land Office (coastal areas)
o Texas Department of Environmental Quality (former landfills, etc.)
II. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION
Describe any and all available alternatives to the proposed project. The alternative of no action
must be specifically addressed. Also discuss the basis for rejections of any alternatives.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
The actual project site and surrounding areas should be described. Information that should be
addressed includes at a minimum:
PWD 1071 – P4000 (12/10)
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