[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 40, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 40CFR6.201] [Page 94] TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PART 6_PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNCIL ON Subpart B_Content of EISs Sec. 6.201 Format. The format used for EISs shall encourage good analysis and clear presentation of alternatives, including the proposed action, and their environmental, economic and social impacts. The following standard format for EISs should be used unless the responsible official determines that there is a compelling reason to do otherwise: (a) Cover sheet; (b) Executive Summary; (c) Table of contents; (d) Purpose of and need for action; (e) Alternatives including proposed action; (f) Affected environment; (g) Environmental consequences of the alternatives; (h) Coordination (includes list of agencies, organizations, and persons to whom copies of the EIS are sent); (i) List of preparers; (j) Index (commensurate with complexity of EIS); (k) Appendices.