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Ecological Processes/Impacts Guidance for National Environmental Policy Act Reviews

These National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidances provide information on how to incorporate ecological considerations into the preparation and review of environmental impact assessments. Specific guidance is provided for the analysis of ecological impacts from highway development activities and the evaluation of related ecosystem mitigation measures.

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