Compare the Effects of the Alternatives Sample Clauses

Compare the Effects of the Alternatives. Analyze whether the tools and techniques used to accomplish the proposed action are the least degrading to wilderness characteristics while safely, successfully and reasonably accomplishing the task. This entails analyzing the impacts of each alternative on the wilderness characteristics (naturalness, outstanding opportunities for solitude or primitive and unconfined recreation, and other special features). Criteria such as time, convenience, and cost effectiveness may also be considered but are less significant than the potential for impacts to wilderness characteristics. Step 2b: Decision - What is the Minimum Tool? • Identify the selected alternative. • Describe the rationale for selecting this alternative, based on the analysis from 2a, law and policy. • List management requirements for minimizing effects (timing, location, frequency, design standards for this action). • Describe any monitoring and reporting requirements. The MRDP used to determine the necessity to either employ or not employ a generally prohibited use meets the intent of the “…minimum requirement…” exception in Section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act. However, any Federal authorization of a generally prohibited use must include a rationale in the decision record that clarifies why the use is needed to manage the wilderness area for the purpose of wilderness and the legislation designating the area as wilderness. • Decisions resulting from the MRDP outline can be documented in a format that best suits the Federal admininstering agency and the State wildlife agency. ATTACHMENT B -- NEPA REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTS RELATED TO FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT IN WILDERNESS This attachment to the MOU provides guidance on application of the National Environmental Policy Act for projects proposed by Wyoming Game and Fish. Projects can be categorically excluded (CE) from an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) if:
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