What is DoDs policy on NEPA ?
It is DoD policy (DoD Guidance on Accelerating the NEPA Process for Base Disposal Decisions, Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum “Fast Track Cleanup at Closing Installations,” September 1993 see Appendix F) that the Military Department will generally use the LRA’s redevelopment plan, if available, practicable, and not in conflict with statutory or regulatory requirements, as the basis for the proposed action and alternatives in complying with NEPA. If the elements of the redevelopment plan do not constitute a reasonable alternative for disposal and reuse of the base, the Military Department will identify the problematic elements of the plan and work with the LRA to devise mutually acceptable plan modifications. Designation of the LRA’s redevelopment plan as the proposed action does not affect the Military Department’s obligation under NEPA to consider reasonable alternatives for the disposal and reuse of installation property. In the event that the LRA does not reach a consensus or
