[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR651.7]

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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
              CHAPTER V--DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 651--ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF ARMY ACTIONS (AR 200-2)--Table of Contents
 
                         Subpart A--Introduction
 
Sec. 651.7  Delegation of authority for non-acquisition systems.

    (a) MACOMs can request delegation authority and responsibility for 
an EA of national concern or an EIS from ASA(I&E). The proponent, 
through the appropriate chain of command, and with the concurrence of 
environmental offices, forwards to HQDA (ODEP) the request to propose, 
prepare, and finalize an EA and FNSI or EIS through the ROD stage. The 
request must include, at a minimum, the following:
    (1) A description of the purpose and need for the action.
    (2) A description of the proposed action and a preliminary list of 
alternatives to that proposed action, including the ``no action'' 
alternative. This constitutes the DOPAA.
    (3) An explanation of funding requirements, including cost 
estimates, and how they will be met.
    (4) A brief description of potential issues of concern or 
controversy, including any issues of potential Army-wide impact.
    (5) A plan for scoping and public participation.
    (6) A timeline, with milestones for the EIS action.
    (b) If granted, a formal letter will be provided by ASA(I&E) 
outlining extent, conditions, and requirements for the NEPA action. Only 
the ASA(I&E) can delegate this authority and responsibility. When 
delegated signature authority by HQDA, the MACOM will be responsible for 
complying with this part and associated Army environmental policy. This 
delegation, at the discretion of ASA(I&E), can include specific 
authority and responsibility for coordination and staffing of:
    (1) EAs and FNSIs, and associated transmittal packages, as specified 
in Sec. 651.35(c).

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    (2) NOIs, Preliminary Draft EISs (PDEISs), Draft EISs (DEISs), Final 
EISs (FEISs), RODs and all associated transmittal packages as specified 
in Sec. 651.45. Such delegation will specify requirements for 
coordination with ODEP and ASA (I&E).