COULD A REEVALUATION SUBSTITUTE FOR A NEPA DOCUMENT (i.e. supplemental EIS)?
The purpose of a reevaluation is to determine the validity of previous NEPA documents, decisions, or determinations. A reevaluation is the mechanism to determine and document (generally in the project file) whether or not the NEPA decision remains valid for the requested action or if additional analysis and/or documentation is necessary. WHY DO I HAVE TO PREPARE A WRITTEN REEVALUATION? As already mentioned, reevaluations are a continuation of the project development process and can be concluded with consultation or in writing. Consultation is generally adequate for most projects before the project sponsor requests action or approval. The required consultation is generally between the project sponsor and the FHWA Division office. It is important to remember that all reevaluations (consultations and written) must be documented in the project file. A “written reevaluation” is a more formal process of documenting the reevaluation of projects with significant impacts that require the prepar
