Stakeholder Engagement & Public Participation Flashcards
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What document formally summarizes and responds to all public comments received during an EIS comment period?
Answer: Response to Comments (RTC) in the Final EIS
The Final EIS includes a Response to Comments section addressing every substantive comment received on the Draft EIS.
Which Executive Order directs federal agencies to identify and address disproportionate impacts on minority and low-income communities?
Answer: Executive Order 12898
EO 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations) requires agencies to analyze and address disproportionate impacts.
What is the main purpose of a 'stakeholder mapping' exercise during permit planning?
Answer: To identify all parties with interests in the project and their level of influence
Stakeholder mapping categorizes parties by their interest and influence, helping permitting professionals prioritize engagement strategies.
When must a permit applicant conduct tribal consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act?
Answer: Before a federal agency makes a final decision on an undertaking that may affect historic properties
Section 106 requires federal agencies to consult with tribes and other parties before approving undertakings that could affect properties of historic or cultural significance.
Which of the following best describes a 'Memorandum of Agreement' (MOA) in the Section 106 context?
Answer: A binding agreement between the agency, SHPO, and parties that resolves adverse effects on historic properties
An MOA formalizes the agreed-upon mitigation measures to resolve adverse effects on historic properties and is signed by the agency, SHPO, and often other consulting parties.
What is 'meaningful involvement' in the context of environmental justice and permitting?
Answer: Ensuring affected communities have access to information, can participate in decisions, and their input influences outcomes
EPA's environmental justice framework defines meaningful involvement as ensuring affected communities have real opportunities to influence permit and project decisions.