Glossary
The agency in many states responsible for managing state trust lands.
A
NEPA document that shows the evidence used to determine whether to prepare an
EIS or
FONSI, aid an agency's compliance with
NEPA when no
EIS is needed and facilitate preparation of an
EIS when one is necessary.
A detailed written statement required by
NEPA for major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The statement includes discussion of the environmental impact of the proposed action and all reasonable alternatives.
A
NEPA document prepared by a Federal agency showing why a proposed action would not have a significant impact and thus would not require the preparation of an
EIS. A FONSI is based on the results of an
environmental assessment.
An appellate review body whose administrative judges decide appeals of
BLM decisions.
USFS maps showing legal routes for motor vehicle use in National Forests
The 1969 law that sets goals and means for carrying out policies for protection of the environment. A major provision of the act requires the preparation of an
EIS and public comment period for Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.
Grant program that includes funding of ORV facilities in Washington
Minnesota DNR's term for some of their OHV areas
A
NEPA document that reflects an agency's final decision, rationale behind that decision, and commitments to monitoring and mitigation of environmental impacts.
OHV parks that are operated by the
OHMVR Division of California State Parks
Federal agancy responsible for the management of National Forests and National Grasslands
