08-23-2009, 02:41 PM
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Originally posted by Bullwinkle
Agreed greg, however we may have an out. Prior to doing an EIS, a NEPA study is usually done. NEPA studies are quick and dirty
One does a NEPA to justify or determine if an EIS is necessary If there is no established sensitive biological infrastructure on the lava
There just may be an easy green light for approvals
42USC-4321 pertains to federal funded projects and is in addition to local regulations. NEPA does not replace all the other regulations and does not over-ride Hawaii State and County regulations. Anything within a CMZ has to adhere to Hawaii's regulations as well. Based on the HSF ruling, FONSI is just about impossible in a CMZ and can now be challenged by anyone.