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Training Exercises

Introduction :: Introduction to SCEA  |  Exercise 1
Module 1 :: Resource Definition  |   Exercise 1  |  Exercise 2
Module 2 :: Geographic Boundary  |   Exercise 1  |  Exercise 2
Module 3 :: Timeframes  |   Exercise 1  |   Exercise 2
Module 4 :: Land Use Timeframes  |   Exercise 1  |   Exercise 2
Module 5 :: Drawing SCEA Conclusions  |  Exercise 1  |   Exercise 2
Module 6 :: Presentation of SCEA in the Environmental Documentation  |  Exercise 1

Module 6 :: Exercise 1

SCEA Documentation Outline
How might a SCEA outline be presented given the following project information:

• Alternatives Retained for Detailed Study include one fully access controlled bypass (Alternative 2) and one nonaccess controlled upgrade of an existing highway (Alternative 3).
• Direct impacts associated with the upgrade of existing alternative include adverse effects to historic properties. Direct impacts associated with the bypass alternative include impacts to wetlands.
• The local planners have identified that the construction of a proposed mixed use development is contingent upon the implementation of the bypass alternative. The proposed development would be located near a proposed interchange and would result in potential impacts to wetlands and a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Assume that a trends analysis methodology would be used to perform the SCEA .

Example A

Environmental Consequences
Secondary and Cumulative Effects Analysis

I. SCEA Scoping

    A. SCEA Geographical Boundary

    B. SCEA Time Frame

    C. Development of Past, Present & Future Land Use

II. Effects Analysis

    A. Analysis Methodology

    B. SCEA of the Natural Environment

        1. Wetlands

            a. Background

            b. Trends

                1. Cumulative Effects Analysis

                2. Secondary Effects Analysis

    C. SCEA of Cultural Resources

        1. Historic Properties

            a. Background

            b. Trends

                1. Secondary Effects Analysis

                2. Cumulative Effects Analysis

III. SCEA Conclusions

IV. SCEA Mitigation

Example B

Environmental Consequences
Secondary and Cumulative Effects Analysis

I. SCEA Scoping

    A. SCEA Resources Considered

    B. SCEA Geographical Boundary

    C. SCEA Time Frame

II. Effects Analysis

    A. Analysis Methodology

    B. Development of Past, Present and Future Land Use

    C. SCEA of the Natural Environment

        1. Wetlands

            a. Background

            b. Trends

                1. Alternative 2 (Upgrade Existing)

                    a. Cumulative Effects Analysis

                2. Alternative 3 (ByPass)

                    a. Secondary Effects Analysis

                    b. Cumulative Effects Analysis

    D. SCEA of Cultural Resources

        1. Historic Properties

            a. Background

            b. Trends

            Alternative 2 (Upgrade Existing)

                a. Cumulative Effects Analysis

            Alternative 3 (ByPass)

                a. Secondary Effects Analysis

                b. Cumulative Effects Analysis

III. SCEA Conclusions

IV. SCEA Mitigation

Which Documentation Example would you use?

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