If a project is not exempt or categorically excluded under §§ 58.34 and 58.35, the responsible entity must prepare an EA in accordance with subpart E of this part. If it is evident without preparing an EA that an EIS is required under § 58.37, the responsible entity should proceed directly to an EIS.
authority: 12 U.S.C. 1707 note, 1715z-13a(k);
25 U.S.C. 4115 and 4226;
42 U.S.C. 1437x,
3535,
3547,
4321,
4852,
5304,
12838,
and; title II of Pub. L. 105-276; E.O. 11514 as amended by E.O. 11991, 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 123
source: 61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 24 CFR 58.36