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Dorothy Richmond, VA General Comments
Annika Abel    General Comments
Jean Ackor Springfield, VA General Comments
Kent Akin Johnson City, TN Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Kent Akin Johnson City, TN Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Jan Alexander Unity, OR Multiple Questions Addressed
Jack Allen    General Comments
Miscelle Allison Yellow Jacket, CO General Comments
Steven Altizer Mechanicsville, VA General Comments
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section E, Question 2. What points of comparison could an agency use when reviewing another agency's use of a similar categorical exclusion in order to establish a new categorical exclusion?
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section A, Question 3. Do you maintain databases and other sources of environmental information for environmental analyses? Are these information sources standing or project specific? Please describe any protocols or standardization efforts that you feel should be utilized in the development and maintenance of these systems.
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section A, Question 3. Do you maintain databases and other sources of environmental information for environmental analyses? Are these information sources standing or project specific? Please describe any protocols or standardization efforts that you feel should be utilized in the development and maintenance of these systems.
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section A, Question 4. What information management and retrieval tools do you use to access, query, and manipulate data when preparing analyses or reviewing analyses? What are the key functions and characteristics of these systems?
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section A, Question 6. What information management technologies have been particularly effective in communicating with stakeholders about environmental issues and incorporating environmental values into agency planning and decision making (e.g., web sites to gather public input or inform the public about a proposed action or technological tools to manage public comments)? What objections or concerns have been raised concerning the use of these tools (e.g., concerns about broad public access)?
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Elsa Alvear Homestead, FL Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
Ken Anderson Burbank, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Joni Arends Santa Fe, NM Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Joni Arends Santa Fe, NM Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Joni Arends Santa Fe, NM Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Jay Armbruster Knoxville, TN Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Richard Artley Grangeville, ID Multiple Questions Addressed
Bonnie Atwood Richmond, VA General Comments
Michael Azerrad New York, NY General Comments
Thomas Bach Lakewood, CO Section E, Question 2. What points of comparison could an agency use when reviewing another agency's use of a similar categorical exclusion in order to establish a new categorical exclusion?
Thomas Bach Lakewood, CO Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Thomas Bach Lakewood, CO Section A, Question 4. What information management and retrieval tools do you use to access, query, and manipulate data when preparing analyses or reviewing analyses? What are the key functions and characteristics of these systems?
Thomas Bach Lakewood, CO Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Thomas Bach Lakewood, CO Section B, Question 2. What barriers or challenges preclude or hinder the ability to enter into effective collaborative agreements that establish joint-lead or cooperating agency status?
Thomas Bach Lakewood, CO Section B, Question 3. What specific areas should be emphasized during training to facilitate joint-lead and cooperating agency status?
Thomas Bach Lakewood, CO Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Thomas Bach Lakewood, CO Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Thomas Bach Lakewood, CO Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
William P. Jr. Barron Fairborn, OH Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Lesa Barton Grants Pass, Oregon Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Robert Barton Grants Pass, OR Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Lesa Barton Grants Pass, Oregon Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Lesa Barton Grants Pass, OR Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Ron Bass Sacramento, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Ron Bass Sacramento, CA Multiple Questions Addressed
Ron Bass Sacramento, CA Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Ron Bass Sacramento, CA Section C, Question 2. Please provide examples of how programmatic analyses have been used to develop, maintain and strengthen environmental management systems, and examples of how an existing environmental management system can facilitate and strengthen NEPA analyses. Examples of an environmental management system may include but are not limited to systems certified under ISO 14001 (further information on ISO 14001 can be found on the Web at: http://es.epa.gov/partners/iso/iso.html).
Vernon Bates Nashville, TN General Comments
Vernon Bates Nashville, TN General Comments
Chris Bayham    Multiple Questions Addressed
Betty & George Beaver Hot Springs National Park, AR General Comments
Jesse Bennett Pomfret, MD Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Gregory Bennett Ludlow, MA Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Gregory Bennett Ludlow, MA Section B, Question 2. What barriers or challenges preclude or hinder the ability to enter into effective collaborative agreements that establish joint-lead or cooperating agency status?
Gregory Bennett Ludlow, MA Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Gregory Bennett Ludlow, MA Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Dick Benoit Reno, NV Section D, Question 2. How can environmental impact analyses be structured to consider adaptive management?
Dick Benoit Reno, NV Section D, Question 4. What factors should be considered (e.g., cost, timing, staffing needs, environmental risks) when determining what monitoring techniques and levels of monitoring intensity are appropriate during the implementation of an adaptive management regime? How does this differ from current monitoring activities?
Dick Benoit Reno, NV Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Dick Benoit Reno, NV Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Wanda Benton Salem, MO General Comments
Ronald Berry Liberty, MO Section D, Question 3. What aspects of adaptive management may, or may not, require subsequent NEPA analyses?
Ronald Berry Liberty, MO Section D, Question 2. How can environmental impact analyses be structured to consider adaptive management?
Ronald Berry Liberty, MO Section D, Question 1. What factors are considered when deciding to use an adaptive management approach?
Ronald Berry Liberty, MO Section D, Question 4. What factors should be considered (e.g., cost, timing, staffing needs, environmental risks) when determining what monitoring techniques and levels of monitoring intensity are appropriate during the implementation of an adaptive management regime? How does this differ from current monitoring activities?
Linda Blum Quincy, CA Multiple Questions Addressed
Ray Bornstein    General Comments
Cassandra Botts Joseph, OR Multiple Questions Addressed
Tricia Bourgal Cernoch    General Comments
Jerry Boyer Spearfish, SD Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
Pete Brady    General Comments
Brian Broadus Charlottesville, VA General Comments
Waylen Brucker    General Comments
Bill Brunworth Redstone, CO Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Janice Bryson Tolleson, AZ Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Stephen Buckley West Chatham, MA Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Stephen Buckley West Chatham, MA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Stephen Buckley West Chatham, MA Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Stephen Buckley West Chatham, MA Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Nathaniel Butts Bowling Green, KY Section D, Question 4. What factors should be considered (e.g., cost, timing, staffing needs, environmental risks) when determining what monitoring techniques and levels of monitoring intensity are appropriate during the implementation of an adaptive management regime? How does this differ from current monitoring activities?
J Campbell    General Comments
James Carrow    General Comments
Cristi Cave Santa Fe, NM Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Richard Chamberlin    General Comments
Miles Champion    General Comments
Adam Chase Pasadena, CA General Comments
Sally Cheung Salt Lake City, UT General Comments
Sally Cheung Richmond, VA General Comments
John Chinn Richmond, VA General Comments
John Chinn Richmond, VA General Comments
Kenneth Christenson    General Comments
Patty Clary Eureka, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Mike Clayton    General Comments
Susan Clemens Running Springs, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Jerry Coalgate Alexandria, VA Multiple Questions Addressed
Sanford Cohen Prescott Valley, AZ Section A, Question 4. What information management and retrieval tools do you use to access, query, and manipulate data when preparing analyses or reviewing analyses? What are the key functions and characteristics of these systems?
Sanford Cohen Prescott Valley, AZ Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Steve Cone Farmington, NM General Comments
Steve Cone Farmington, NM General Comments
Steve Cone Farmington, NM General Comments
Stephen Cox Fort Worth, TX Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Barbara Crayton    General Comments
Scott Curtis Seattle, WA Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Randall Dahl Palmer, AK Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Mary Darling Tucson, AZ Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Mary Darling Tucson, AZ Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Mary Darling Tucson, AZ Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Laura Davimes Chesterfield, VA General Comments
James Davis Erie, PA Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Evan Davis Glen Allen, VA General Comments
Evan Davis Glen Allen, VA General Comments
Dennis Day Happy Camp, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
James De Pree Yreka, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Mitch DeGregorio Sacramento, CA Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Susan Delles Rogue River, OR Multiple Questions Addressed
Cheryl Deutsch Glen Allen, VA General Comments
Cheryl Deutsch Richmond, VA General Comments
Susan Dobbelaere Bonner Springs, KS General Comments
Mark Donham Brookport, IL General Comments
A Doran Golden, CO Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
A Doran Golden, CO Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Thomas Doyle Corrales, NM Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
John Dye Houston, TX General Comments
Daniel Efseaff Chico, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Kevin J Egan Brooklyn Heights, NY Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Patricia Elliott Altadena, CA Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Fred Fall Cherry Hill, NJ Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Arthur Feinstein San Francisco, CA Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Bari Feinstein Glen Rock, NJ General Comments
Robert Fener Amherst, Va Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Janet Flanagan Willows, CA Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Janet Flanagan Willows, CA Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Janet Flanagan Willows, CA Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Janet Flanagan Willows, CA Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Janet Flanagan Willows, CA Section A, Question 3. Do you maintain databases and other sources of environmental information for environmental analyses? Are these information sources standing or project specific? Please describe any protocols or standardization efforts that you feel should be utilized in the development and maintenance of these systems.
Janet Flanagan Willows, CA Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Gloria Flora Helena, MT General Comments
Jeff Forester Minneapolis, MN General Comments
Vickie Foster    General Comments
Maregaret Ann Spiers Frank Vashon Island, WA Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Margaret Ann Spiers Frank Vashon Island, WA Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Margaret Ann Spiers Frank Vashon Island, WA Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Ann Frisch Oshkosh, WI General Comments
Sarah Gasiewicz North Las Vegas, NV Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Sarah Gasiewicz North Las Vegas, NV General Comments
David Gerow Kilauea, Hi Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Michael S. Giaimo, Esq. Concord, NH Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Steve Gil Dyer, IN General Comments
Brenda Gillen Manitou Springs, CO Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Debbie Giniewicz    General Comments
Joe Glenn    General Comments
David Goode Jamestown, KY Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Declan Gould    General Comments
Declan Gould Richmond, VA General Comments
Maeve Gould Richmond, VA General Comments
Maeve Gould    General Comments
Michael Grauer    General Comments
Ruth Greenberg Grants Pass, Oregon Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Cheryl Furlong Gross Williamsburg, VA General Comments
Carolyn Guedri Richmond, VA General Comments
Carolyn Guedri Glen Allen, VA General Comments
Gary Gunnels South Royalton, VT Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Melissa Guzman Albuquerque, NM Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Pat Gwin Tahlequah, OK Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Mark Habbeshaw Kanab, UT General Comments
Gary Hall Olney, MT Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Thomas Hammond Seattle, WA General Comments
James Harless Oak Ridge, TN Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Carla Harper Cortez, CO General Comments
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section B, Question 2. What barriers or challenges preclude or hinder the ability to enter into effective collaborative agreements that establish joint-lead or cooperating agency status?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section C, Question 2. Please provide examples of how programmatic analyses have been used to develop, maintain and strengthen environmental management systems, and examples of how an existing environmental management system can facilitate and strengthen NEPA analyses. Examples of an environmental management system may include but are not limited to systems certified under ISO 14001 (further information on ISO 14001 can be found on the Web at: http://es.epa.gov/partners/iso/iso.html).
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section D, Question 1. What factors are considered when deciding to use an adaptive management approach?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section D, Question 2. How can environmental impact analyses be structured to consider adaptive management?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section D, Question 3. What aspects of adaptive management may, or may not, require subsequent NEPA analyses?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section D, Question 4. What factors should be considered (e.g., cost, timing, staffing needs, environmental risks) when determining what monitoring techniques and levels of monitoring intensity are appropriate during the implementation of an adaptive management regime? How does this differ from current monitoring activities?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section B, Question 3. What specific areas should be emphasized during training to facilitate joint-lead and cooperating agency status?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section A, Question 3. Do you maintain databases and other sources of environmental information for environmental analyses? Are these information sources standing or project specific? Please describe any protocols or standardization efforts that you feel should be utilized in the development and maintenance of these systems.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section A, Question 6. What information management technologies have been particularly effective in communicating with stakeholders about environmental issues and incorporating environmental values into agency planning and decision making (e.g., web sites to gather public input or inform the public about a proposed action or technological tools to manage public comments)? What objections or concerns have been raised concerning the use of these tools (e.g., concerns about broad public access)?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section A, Question 4. What information management and retrieval tools do you use to access, query, and manipulate data when preparing analyses or reviewing analyses? What are the key functions and characteristics of these systems?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Shelley Hartmann Pioche, NV Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Peter Havens Bainbridge Island, WA General Comments
Amy Hayes Maryville, TN Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Thomas Heffernan Eglin Air Force Base, FL Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
karry herrington garland, TX Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Leslie Hight    Multiple Questions Addressed
Jennifer Hoffman Jacksonville, FL Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Jennifer Hoffman Jacksonville, FL Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Elizabeth Holbrook Columbia Falls, MT Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Elizabeth Holbrook Columbia Falls, MT Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Heidi Holeman Norman, OK Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Karen Hood Buellton, CA General Comments
Jim Hunter New Vernon, NJ Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section C, Question 2. Please provide examples of how programmatic analyses have been used to develop, maintain and strengthen environmental management systems, and examples of how an existing environmental management system can facilitate and strengthen NEPA analyses. Examples of an environmental management system may include but are not limited to systems certified under ISO 14001 (further information on ISO 14001 can be found on the Web at: http://es.epa.gov/partners/iso/iso.html).
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section D, Question 4. What factors should be considered (e.g., cost, timing, staffing needs, environmental risks) when determining what monitoring techniques and levels of monitoring intensity are appropriate during the implementation of an adaptive management regime? How does this differ from current monitoring activities?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section B, Question 2. What barriers or challenges preclude or hinder the ability to enter into effective collaborative agreements that establish joint-lead or cooperating agency status?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section D, Question 3. What aspects of adaptive management may, or may not, require subsequent NEPA analyses?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section A, Question 6. What information management technologies have been particularly effective in communicating with stakeholders about environmental issues and incorporating environmental values into agency planning and decision making (e.g., web sites to gather public input or inform the public about a proposed action or technological tools to manage public comments)? What objections or concerns have been raised concerning the use of these tools (e.g., concerns about broad public access)?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section B, Question 3. What specific areas should be emphasized during training to facilitate joint-lead and cooperating agency status?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section A, Question 4. What information management and retrieval tools do you use to access, query, and manipulate data when preparing analyses or reviewing analyses? What are the key functions and characteristics of these systems?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section D, Question 1. What factors are considered when deciding to use an adaptive management approach?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section D, Question 2. How can environmental impact analyses be structured to consider adaptive management?
Jack Irish New Meadows, ID Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Dr John Irving    General Comments
Pamela Irwin Richmond, VA General Comments
lena james Olive Hill, KY Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Travis Jarrell San Diego, CA Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Travis Jarrell San Diego, CA Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Peter Jenkins Washington, DC Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Sidney Jenson Farmington, UT Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Robert Johnson Albuquerque, NM Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Tony Johnson    General Comments
Brian Jones    General Comments
Charles Justice Bowie, MD General Comments
Gary Kaminski Lingonier, PA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
David Kaplan Davis, CA Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
David Kaplan Davis, CA General Comments
John Kastl Tacoma, WA Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Judy Keeler Animas, NM Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Judy Keeler Animas, NM Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Vilas Keith    General Comments
Christine Keller Hartville, OH Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Kathy Kelly Arlington, VA General Comments
Loren Kilp    General Comments
Thomas King Silver Spring, MD Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Lisa Kirk Bozeman, MT Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Dana Knox Glen Ellyn, IL Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Dana Knox Glen Ellyn, IL Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Dana Knox Glen Ellyn, IL Section D, Question 4. What factors should be considered (e.g., cost, timing, staffing needs, environmental risks) when determining what monitoring techniques and levels of monitoring intensity are appropriate during the implementation of an adaptive management regime? How does this differ from current monitoring activities?
Dana Knox Glen Ellyn, IL Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Jonathan Kusel Taylorsville, CA General Comments
Joseph Lamphear Santa Ana, CA Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section D, Question 1. What factors are considered when deciding to use an adaptive management approach?
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section D, Question 2. How can environmental impact analyses be structured to consider adaptive management?
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section B, Question 3. What specific areas should be emphasized during training to facilitate joint-lead and cooperating agency status?
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section D, Question 4. What factors should be considered (e.g., cost, timing, staffing needs, environmental risks) when determining what monitoring techniques and levels of monitoring intensity are appropriate during the implementation of an adaptive management regime? How does this differ from current monitoring activities?
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section A, Question 6. What information management technologies have been particularly effective in communicating with stakeholders about environmental issues and incorporating environmental values into agency planning and decision making (e.g., web sites to gather public input or inform the public about a proposed action or technological tools to manage public comments)? What objections or concerns have been raised concerning the use of these tools (e.g., concerns about broad public access)?
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Bob Lee Fort Collins, CO Section B, Question 2. What barriers or challenges preclude or hinder the ability to enter into effective collaborative agreements that establish joint-lead or cooperating agency status?
Luis Lemus    General Comments
Geraldine Link Lakewood, CO Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Terry Jonathan Lodge Toledo, OH General Comments
Jerry Longbotham Capitan, NM Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Christina Lucchesi    General Comments
Douglas MacDonald Olympia, WA Section C, Question 2. Please provide examples of how programmatic analyses have been used to develop, maintain and strengthen environmental management systems, and examples of how an existing environmental management system can facilitate and strengthen NEPA analyses. Examples of an environmental management system may include but are not limited to systems certified under ISO 14001 (further information on ISO 14001 can be found on the Web at: http://es.epa.gov/partners/iso/iso.html).
Douglas MacDonald Olympia, WA Section D, Question 1. What factors are considered when deciding to use an adaptive management approach?
Douglas MacDonald Olympia, WA Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
Douglas MacDonald Olympia, WA Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Douglas MacDonald Olympia, WA Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Daniel MacKinnon    General Comments
Paul Macomb Washington, DC Multiple Questions Addressed
Paul Macomb Washington, DC Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Charlie Martin North Richland Hills, TX Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Lyle Maynard Lewistown, ID General Comments
Jason Mazzotta    General Comments
Robert McPhail Lynnwood, WA Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Robert McPhail Lynnwood, WA Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Robert McPhail Lynnwood, WA Section B, Question 2. What barriers or challenges preclude or hinder the ability to enter into effective collaborative agreements that establish joint-lead or cooperating agency status?
Robert McPhail Lynnwood, WA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Robert Mehan Metairie, LA Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Carlos Menacho Miami, FL Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Carlos Menacho Miami, FL Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Carlos Menacho Miami, FL Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Carlos Menacho Miami, FL Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Vicki Mercer San Jose, CA General Comments
Mary Elen Mercer Richmond, VA General Comments
Rebecca Mervine    General Comments
Terry Miller Fryeburg, ME Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
June Mire New Orleans, LA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Bob Morse    General Comments
Norman Mulvenon Oak Ridge, TN General Comments
Catherine Murray Johnson City, Tennessee Multiple Questions Addressed
Jon Nauman Chugiak, AK Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Kenny Neil Moorhead, MN Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Rob Nerenberg    General Comments
Ken Nimmer Saint Paul, MN General Comments
Jerry Nine Rifle, CO Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Jessica Norris Richmond, VA General Comments
Jessica Norris Richmond, VA
Julia Norton    General Comments
Robert Novak Herndon, VA Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Margaret O'Neal Grimesland, NC Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section C, Question 2. Please provide examples of how programmatic analyses have been used to develop, maintain and strengthen environmental management systems, and examples of how an existing environmental management system can facilitate and strengthen NEPA analyses. Examples of an environmental management system may include but are not limited to systems certified under ISO 14001 (further information on ISO 14001 can be found on the Web at: http://es.epa.gov/partners/iso/iso.html).
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section B, Question 2. What barriers or challenges preclude or hinder the ability to enter into effective collaborative agreements that establish joint-lead or cooperating agency status?
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section B, Question 3. What specific areas should be emphasized during training to facilitate joint-lead and cooperating agency status?
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section A, Question 3. Do you maintain databases and other sources of environmental information for environmental analyses? Are these information sources standing or project specific? Please describe any protocols or standardization efforts that you feel should be utilized in the development and maintenance of these systems.
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section A, Question 6. What information management technologies have been particularly effective in communicating with stakeholders about environmental issues and incorporating environmental values into agency planning and decision making (e.g., web sites to gather public input or inform the public about a proposed action or technological tools to manage public comments)? What objections or concerns have been raised concerning the use of these tools (e.g., concerns about broad public access)?
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section A, Question 4. What information management and retrieval tools do you use to access, query, and manipulate data when preparing analyses or reviewing analyses? What are the key functions and characteristics of these systems?
Bill O'Rights, II Washington, DC Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Marshall Osborne Lexington, KY Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Barbara Parrish Richburg, SC Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Jim Paschall Paradise, TX Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Don Patterson Princeton, ID General Comments
Bob Peckman Roanoke, VA General Comments
Jamie Perkins San Leandro, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Jamie Perkins San Leandro, CA Section A, Question 6. What information management technologies have been particularly effective in communicating with stakeholders about environmental issues and incorporating environmental values into agency planning and decision making (e.g., web sites to gather public input or inform the public about a proposed action or technological tools to manage public comments)? What objections or concerns have been raised concerning the use of these tools (e.g., concerns about broad public access)?
Keith Peters Jackson, WY Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Allen Poe Laredo, TX Section D, Question 2. How can environmental impact analyses be structured to consider adaptive management?
Rebecca Poplawsky Boerne, TX Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section D, Question 4. What factors should be considered (e.g., cost, timing, staffing needs, environmental risks) when determining what monitoring techniques and levels of monitoring intensity are appropriate during the implementation of an adaptive management regime? How does this differ from current monitoring activities?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section A, Question 4. What information management and retrieval tools do you use to access, query, and manipulate data when preparing analyses or reviewing analyses? What are the key functions and characteristics of these systems?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section D, Question 3. What aspects of adaptive management may, or may not, require subsequent NEPA analyses?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section D, Question 2. How can environmental impact analyses be structured to consider adaptive management?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section D, Question 1. What factors are considered when deciding to use an adaptive management approach?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section C, Question 1. What types of issues best lend themselves to programmatic review, and how can they best be addressed in a programmatic analysis to avoid duplication in subsequent tiered analysis? Please provide examples with brief descriptions of the nature of the action or program, decisions made, factors used to evaluate the appropriate depth of the analyses, and the efficiencies realized by the analysis or in subsequent tiers.
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section B, Question 3. What specific areas should be emphasized during training to facilitate joint-lead and cooperating agency status?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section C, Question 2. Please provide examples of how programmatic analyses have been used to develop, maintain and strengthen environmental management systems, and examples of how an existing environmental management system can facilitate and strengthen NEPA analyses. Examples of an environmental management system may include but are not limited to systems certified under ISO 14001 (further information on ISO 14001 can be found on the Web at: http://es.epa.gov/partners/iso/iso.html).
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section B, Question 2. What barriers or challenges preclude or hinder the ability to enter into effective collaborative agreements that establish joint-lead or cooperating agency status?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section B, Question 1. What are the characteristics of an effective joint-lead or cooperating agency relationship/process? Provide example(s) and describe the issues resolved and benefits gained, as well as unresolved issues and obstacles. Such examples may include, but are not limited to, differences in agencies' policies, funding limitations, and public perceptions.
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Herbert Powers, Jr. Katy, TX Section E, Question 2. What points of comparison could an agency use when reviewing another agency's use of a similar categorical exclusion in order to establish a new categorical exclusion?
Lois Pratt    General Comments
Dan Randolph Durango, Colorado Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
P K Rao Lawrenceville, NJ Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
P K Rao Lawrenceville, NJ Section D, Question 4. What factors should be considered (e.g., cost, timing, staffing needs, environmental risks) when determining what monitoring techniques and levels of monitoring intensity are appropriate during the implementation of an adaptive management regime? How does this differ from current monitoring activities?
P K Rao Lawrenceville, NJ Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Mark Ray Alexandria, VA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Mary S. Reed Scotia, NY Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Michael Replogle Washington, DC Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Jo Ann Roach Hinton, WV Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Christopher Robinson    General Comments
Elizabeth Rogers Iron River, MI General Comments
Christine Saladin Yuma, Arizona Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Christine Saladin Yuma, Arizona Section A, Question 6. What information management technologies have been particularly effective in communicating with stakeholders about environmental issues and incorporating environmental values into agency planning and decision making (e.g., web sites to gather public input or inform the public about a proposed action or technological tools to manage public comments)? What objections or concerns have been raised concerning the use of these tools (e.g., concerns about broad public access)?
Christine Saladin Yuma, Arizona Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Christine Saladin Yuma, Arizona Section A, Question 4. What information management and retrieval tools do you use to access, query, and manipulate data when preparing analyses or reviewing analyses? What are the key functions and characteristics of these systems?
Christine Saladin Yuma, Arizona Section A, Question 3. Do you maintain databases and other sources of environmental information for environmental analyses? Are these information sources standing or project specific? Please describe any protocols or standardization efforts that you feel should be utilized in the development and maintenance of these systems.
Christine Saladin Yuma, Arizona Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Christine Saladin Yuma, Arizona Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Kya Saladin Yuma, AZ General Comments
Christine Saladin Yuma, Arizona Section B, Question 3. What specific areas should be emphasized during training to facilitate joint-lead and cooperating agency status?
Jeff Saxton Ridgefield Park, NJ Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
David Schuchardt seattle, WA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Juanita Scroggings    General Comments
Gloria Jean Shirar Bristol, PA Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Richard Siegel Washington, DC General Comments
Paul Silveira Chico, CA Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Paul Silveira Chico, CA Section A, Question 5. What are your preferred methods of conveying or receiving information about proposed actions and NEPA analyses and for receiving NEPA documents (e.g., paper, CD ROM, web-site, public meeting, radio, television)? Explain the basis for your preferences.
Paul Silveira Chico, CA Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Nancy Singleton Houston, TX General Comments
John Skrodenis    General Comments
Robert Smythe Chevy Chase, MD Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Laura Solomon    General Comments
Sally Spangler Floyd, VA General Comments
Paul Speranza    General Comments
Maginum Spiritwolf    General Comments
Gregory Springer Coolville, OH Section E, Question 1. What information, data, studies, etc., should be required as the basis for establishing a categorical exclusion?
Gregory Springer Coolville, OH Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Gregory Springer Coolville, OH Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Charles Stagg Fort Polk, LA Multiple Questions Addressed
Herb Stahl    General Comments
David Stanish Moscow, ID Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
David Stanish Moscow, ID Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Robert Stanton    General Comments
Alicia Starr    General Comments
John Steffenson Broomfield, CO Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Jim Steitz Logan, UT General Comments
Craig Stern Los Angeles, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
David Stevens Saint Paul, MN General Comments
Penelope Stirling    Multiple Questions Addressed
Debra Struhsacker Reno, NV General Comments
Dan Sullivan Hotchkiss, Colorado Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Dan Sullivan Hotchkiss, Colorado Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Robert Swennes Arlington, VA General Comments
Skip Swenson Seattle, WA General Comments
Olga Taylor West Chester, PA General Comments
Jeffrey Teichert Bellingham, WA General Comments
John Tessmer San Diego, CA General Comments
Rachel Thomas Huachuca City, AZ Multiple Questions Addressed
Rachel Thomas Huachuca City, AZ General Comments
blair thompson Idyllwild, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
blair thompson Idyllwild, CA Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Chris Tootell Missoula, MT General Comments
Doug Topp    General Comments
Tim Trotter Hamilton, MT Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Douglas Troutman Lakeview, OR General Comments
Charles Urban Dracut, MA Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Jeff van Ee Las Vegas, NV General Comments
Rod Vaughn Cheyenne, WY Section E, Question 2. What points of comparison could an agency use when reviewing another agency's use of a similar categorical exclusion in order to establish a new categorical exclusion?
V Villanova    General Comments
Sharon Votaw Tracy, CA General Comments
Tina Weeks Challis, ID General Comments
James Wellman Palmer, AK Section A, Question 3. Do you maintain databases and other sources of environmental information for environmental analyses? Are these information sources standing or project specific? Please describe any protocols or standardization efforts that you feel should be utilized in the development and maintenance of these systems.
Stacy Williams Indianapolis, IN Section A, Question 2. What are the barriers or challenges faced in using information technologies in the NEPA process? What factors should be considered in assessing and validating the quality of the information?
Stacy Williams Indianapolis, IN Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Stacy Williams Indianapolis, IN Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Jeffrey Williams Washington, DC General Comments
Ian Willsher Milton Keynes, England General Comments
Susan Wingate Plymouth, NH Section A, Question 1. Where do you find data and background studies to either prepare NEPA analyses or to provide input or to review and prepare comments on NEPA analyses? The information may include scientific and statistical information in printed or electronic form. Examples include but are not limited to species or wetlands inventories, air quality data, field surveys, predictive models, and trend analyses.
Susan Wingate Plymouth, NH Section A, Question 3. Do you maintain databases and other sources of environmental information for environmental analyses? Are these information sources standing or project specific? Please describe any protocols or standardization efforts that you feel should be utilized in the development and maintenance of these systems.
Susan Wingate Plymouth, NH Section A, Question 3. Do you maintain databases and other sources of environmental information for environmental analyses? Are these information sources standing or project specific? Please describe any protocols or standardization efforts that you feel should be utilized in the development and maintenance of these systems.
Chris Witzky Glastonbury, CT General Comments
Harold Wollenhaupt Stockton, IL Section F. Additional Areas for Consideration: In addition to the topics described above, the NEPA Task Force will consider comments on NEPA practices that would improve and modernize NEPA implementation.
Magdalene Wooten    General Comments
Willis B. Worcester Salem, OR Section E, Question 3. Are improvements needed in the process that agencies use to establish a new categorical exclusion? If so, please describe them.
Willis B. Worcester Salem, OR Section D, Question 1. What factors are considered when deciding to use an adaptive management approach?
Cynthia Wright Palm City, FL Section A, Question 7. What factors should be considered in balancing public involvement and information security?
Steve Yaffe Falls Church, VA General Comments
Jerry Young Winslow, ME General Comments
Ramie Zomisky    General Comments

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