As lead agency under FPA Part I, FERC publishes an environmental document as required by NEPA before making its licensing decision. The document, based on the PAD and Exhibit E, describes the Proposed Action and alternatives and analyzes the direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of each alternative; and makes a recommendation to the Commission for its licensing decision. The document may be an EA, or a more comprehensive EIS. An EA may be published in final form, or in draft form subject to comment before finalization, while an EIS is always published in draft form before finalization. The publication of the environmental document triggers the final opportunity for submittal of conditions.

• A. Environmental Assessment Published Only in Final Form
• B. Environmental Document Published First in Draft Form

B. Amendment of Application

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