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This broadcast is another in a series of Planning/NEPA Forums, presented by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Training Center (NTC). These forums cover current and important planning- or NEPA- related topics. Previous topics include: connected actions, purpose and need, administrative record, cooperating agencies, and contracting.
This program was originally broadcast on July 30, 2014. Length: 90 minutes. Topic: NEPA Problem-Solving, Part 1
Program Description: The expert panel answered NEPA questions submitted in advance by BLM field office staff. The topics covered were:
- NEPA Process
- Streamlining the NEPA Process
- Tiering-Incorporation by Reference-Adopting Analysis
- Public and ID Team Involvement
- Alternatives
Target Audience: BLM NEPA practitioners and decision makers.
Expert Panel:
Chris Carlton, Planning & Environmental Coordinator, Spokane (WA) District Office
Gloria Tibbetts, Planning & Environmental Coordinator, Phoenix (AZ) District Office
Jennifer Montoya, Planning & Environmental Coordinator, Las Cruces (NM) District Office
Leah Baker, Planning & Environmental Analyst, Washington Office, Div of Decision Support, Plng & NEPA
Mike Gieryic, Attorney Advisor, DOI Office of Regional Solicitor, Alaska Region (AK)
Phil Lowe, Attorney Advisor, DOI Office of Regional Solicitor, Rocky Mountain Region (CO)
Cathy Humphrey, Host & NEPA Training Coordinator, National Training Center (AZ)