The purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is to include environmental considerations into federal agency planning and action. This is done by providing decision-makers and other stakeholders with information they need to understand any potentially significant environmental impacts resulting from an action. Through its NEPA process, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield (FSGA/HAAF) actively incorporates environmental considerations into informed decision making. All NEPA analyses are prepared using an interdisciplinary team approach; balancing environmental concerns with mission requirements, technical requirements, economic feasibility, and long-term sustainability of Army operations on the Installation. The NEPA process allows FSGA/HAAF decision makers to be cognizant of the impacts their decisions have on cultural resources, forests, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and other natural resources under their care.
NEPA POLICY OVERVIEW
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
The purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act are to declare a national policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his environment; to promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere and stimulate the health and welfare of man; to enrich the understanding of the ecological systems and natural resources important to the Nation; and to establish a Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). It is the continuing responsibility of the Federal government to carry out the policy set forth in this Act.
Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA
Environmental Analysis of Army Actions
Agencies are required to adopt procedures, Army Regulation 200-2 - 32 CFR 651, to supplement those regulations listed in 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508. This regulation sets forth the Army's policies and responsibilities for the early integration of environmental considerations into planning and decision-making. These regulations require the Army to conduct environmental analysis of actions affecting human health and the environment. The regulations also provide criteria and guidance on actions normally requiring Environmental Assessments (EAs) or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and list Army actions that are categorically excluded from such requirements provided specific criteria are met. These regulations must be read in conjunction with CEQ’s regulations.
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)
Primary: (571) 801-0241
Secondary:(571) 801-0206Secondary: (571) 801-0206

Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 7:30am-4pm |
Tuesday | 7:30am-4pm |
Wednesday | 7:30am-4pm |
Thursday | 7:30am-4pm |
Friday | 7:30am-4pm |
Saturday | Closed |
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HOW WE USE NEPA EVERY DAY
The Department of the Army’s NEPA implementing regulations (32 CFR 651,) lists three broad categories into which an Army proposed action may fall for environmental review: (1) Categorical Exclusions (CX), (2) Environmental Assessments (EA), and (3) Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
An EA briefly provides the decision maker with sufficient evidence and analysis for determining whether a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) or an EIS should be prepared. An EA is routinely used asa planning document to evaluate environmental impacts, develop alternatives and mitigation measures, and allow for agency and public participation. A FNSI is a document that briefly states why an action (not otherwise excluded) will not significantly affect the environment, and, therefore, that an EIS will not be prepared. The FNSI includes a summary of the EA and a summary of public concerns.
An EIS is a detailed written statement for major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the environment. The Record of Decision (ROD) is a concise public document summarizing the findings in the EIS and the basis for decision. The ROD is required after the completion of an EIS and it identifies mitigations which were important in supporting decisions, such as those mitigations which reduce otherwise significant impacts, and ensure that appropriate monitoring procedures are implemented.
CURRENT NEPA ACTIONS
Draft PEA to Implement Mission and Training Activities o FSGA-HAAF
Draft FONSI to Implement Mission and Training Activities o FSGA-HAAF
Draft EA for WAAF-MCRA Airport Improvement Projects
Draft FONSI WAAF WAAF-MCRA Airport Improvement Projects
Draft FONPA WAAF WAAF-MCRA Airport Improvement Projects
Programmatic Environmental Assessment to Implement a Borrow Pit Management Program on FSGA/HAAF
Appendices for Environmental Assessment to Implement a Borrow Pit Management Program on FSGA/HAAF
COMPLETED EIS & ROD
EIS - Training Range & Support Facilities - Volume I
EIS - Training Range & Support Facilities - Volume II-1
EIS - Training Range & Support Facilities - Volume II-2