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Scope of Services EA/FONSI Process When an activity is not exempt and cannot be categorically excluded from NEPA, Rincon will prepare an EA using the HUD short form checklist, unless the project would clearly require an EIS under 24 CFR 58.37. In the event that an EIS may be required, we will advise the City regarding the feasibility of preparing an EA as a means of focusing the EIS and as an aid in the formal scoping process for the EIS. We will also advise the City regarding the estimated cost and timeframe associated with an EIS, to allow an informed decision with respect to going forward with the project. EAs will be prepared in accordance with NEPA and HUD requirements as outlined in 24 CFR Part 50, 24 CFR Part 58, and 36 CFR Part 800. The following outlines the general contents of an EA. • Project proponent information Conditions for Approval • Finding • Statement of Purpose and Need for the Proposal • Description of the Proposal • Description of Existing Conditions and Trends 2.4 CFR 58.5 Statutory Checklist • Environmental Assessment Checklist, covering issues related to land development, socioeconomic concerns, community facilities and services, natural resources, and other factors (from the 24 CFR 58.6 checklist) At the conclusion of the EA, Rincon will recommend either a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or a finding of significant impact. If applicable, Rincon will prepare the EA in HEROS directly as a Partner User for City staffs review, and will submit the final environmental review in HEROS after revising per staff comments. C.l ,2 Approach to CEQA Document Preparation Similar to the NEPA process described above, upon receiving an inquiry from the City on a particular project, it will be important to determine early on what level of CEQA review will be required. Rincon's project manager will consider the location, scale, and timeframe of implementation, along with preliminary research of the site and review of the current CEQA Guidelines for all technical studies and environmental documentation. The following is a typical procedure we will employ for an Initial Study -Mitigated Declaration (IS-MND) and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Rincon Consultants, Inc.