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ULC Purple Book Course Description
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
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Control Number:
169
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Course Number:
33EIA01A
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Length:
36
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Tuition:
$1440.00
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CEUs:
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PDHs:
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LUs:
31
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This course provides students with a working knowledge of the environmental impact assessment process and the information, including environmental studies, needed to prepare an environmental impact assessment document or an environmental impact statement.
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Detailed consideration of the factors to be considered in evaluating the effect of proposed actions upon various aspects of the environment. The data and information required for the environmental evaluation of a major federal action are examined and their sources discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the physical and chemical factors which can control impacts on biological or cultural resources. The impact evaluation procedures to be followed in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act and with the Procedures and Guidelines for Water Resources Implementation Studies are outlined. Procedures are described and analyzed to assist the preparation and critique of an assessment. Points to be considered in legal challenges are discussed. Coordination and public involvement are addressed. In addition to providing assessment procedures, this course serves as preparation in the physical resource environment for separate courses on ecological and cultural resources.
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Nominees must be assigned (a) Occupational Series: Selected 0020, 0100, 0400, 0800, and 1300 or by demonstration of special needs related to job responsibilities; (b) Grade: GS-05 or above.
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| Session | Location | Start Date | End Date | Seats Open |
| 1 | Huntsville, AL | 3/22/2010 | 3/26/2010 | 0 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | 6/21/2010 | 6/25/2010 | 0 |
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