How to Use this Glossary

DOE-HDBK-XXXX-2005

06/30/2005

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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