Implementation of the regulations and requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act

DOE-STD-1157-2002

h. Review the contractor's program(s) for adequate provisions to ensure that the cross-connection

identification/elimination and back-flow prevention is as described by the Safe Drinking Water

Act.

Prior to closure of a permit, review it for compliance with the Resource Conservation and

Recovery Act requirements for groundwater protection.

34. Environmental restoration personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of the

implementation of the regulations and requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA).

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Explain the purpose and scope of the Council on Environmental Quality regulations

implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR 1500-1508).

b. Discuss the purpose and scope of DOE O 451.1A, National Environmental Policy Act

Compliance Program.

c. Describe the public participation process.

d. Discuss the integration of consultation requirements under other environmental legislation (e.g.,

National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act and Fish and Wildlife

Coordination Act).

e. Discuss the content and procedures specified by the Department implementing regulations 10

CFR 1021, Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and DOE O 451.1B,

National Environmental Policy Act Compliance Program.

Participate in the preparation of the documents listed below.

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Environmental Assessment (EA)

Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Categorical Exclusion (CX)

Record of Decision (ROD)

g. Discuss the potential liabilities of the Department and its contractors inherent in the enforcement

of environmental regulations (i.e., compliance orders, enforcement actions, fines and penalties,

and provisions for civil suits).

35. Environmental restoration personnel shall demonstrate the ability to review and assess the

following National Environmental Policy Act documentation:

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Environmental Assessment (EA)

Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Categorical Exclusion (CX)

Record of Decision (ROD)