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THE U S D A, RURAL DEVELOPMENT MISSION AREA'S
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE COURSE CATALOG

CONSIDERING PROJECT EFFECTS UNDER NEPA

COURSE SCOPE

This is a unique course tailored to NEPA practitioners who need more information on indirect, direct, socio-economic and cumulative effects. It provides more detail than found in 40 C F R 1500 et al.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe National and policy relating to socio-economic issues that result from the national Environmental Policy Act.
  

• Describe the Federal socio-economic regulations, guidance, policies and Executive Orders.
  

• Determine what aspects of socio-economic policies are relevant in implementing U S D A programs.
  

• Identify potential cumulative and indirect effects and respond appropriately.
  

• Describe cumulative (impacts) effects.
  

• Describe indirect effects.
  

COURSE SCOPE:

Approximately two (2) hours.