Source for Definitions cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1188-2006

This Glossary explains terms according to their most likely meanings in DOE NEPA

documents. When more that one definition is provided, Glossary users should consider which

definition best fits their circumstances. This listed sources for the definitions may help in

determining which definition is best.

Document preparers should supplement definitions provided herein when necessary to meet

the communication requirements for a particular NEPA document. Note that when a NEPA

document uses a term in a different sense than is described in the Glossary (when "pit" refers

to a hole in the ground, for example, rather than the fissile core of a nuclear weapon), the

definition in this Glossary would be inappropriate. Glossary users may need to modify the

definitions given herein to adequately describe how a term is used in a specific NEPA

document. In other cases, the user's need may be fully met by abbreviating a definition.

The Glossary will be available on the DOE NEPA Web at http://tis.eh.doe.gov/nepa/. The

Office of NEPA policy and Assistance may revise or expand this guidance from time to time

and welcomes suggestions for improvement.

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