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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Before circulating a DEIS for external review, the official responsible for the DEIS shall receive the concurrence of the Associate Administrator for Planning and Evaluation and the Chief Counsel; and prepare a memorandum for approval by the Administrator which shall:
(a) Set forth the basis on which it was determined that a potentially significant environmental effect exists;
(b) Attach the DEIS;
(c) Identify the Federal, State, and local agencies and private sources from which comments on the DEIS are proposed to be solicited (see Attachment 2); 1 and
1 Filed as part of the original document.
(d) Include a recommendation on whether a public hearing on the proposed action should be held.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. Transportation § 49.520.24 Internal processing of draft environmental impact statements - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-49-transportation/cfr-sect-49-520-24/
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