Date of Award

6-1994

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Systems Engineering and Management

First Advisor

Mark N. Goltz, PhD

Abstract

This study investigated the application of National Environmental Policy Act NEPA requirements to Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act CERCLA actions. Similarities in the documentation and public participation requirements of NEPA and CERCLA include identification and evaluation of alternatives and public participation. Differences include document contents and timing of public participation. This study presented four options for ensuring NEPA compliance at CERCLA sites. Option one included a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement PEIS with subsequent combined FSEIS report for each subunit. Option two eliminated the PEIS, but retained a stand-alone NEPA document for each CERCLA subunit. Option three included a PEIS with a subsequent combined FSEIS report for each subunit. Option four eliminated the PEIS but retained a combined FSEIS report for each subunit. The model presented in this study can be used at any installation to determine the optimal approach for the site. The models goal is to comply with NEPA and CERCLA while maintaining a balance between cost, schedule, and public acceptance.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GEE-ENV-94S-28

DTIC Accession Number

ADA284803

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

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