Identify all the effects that would likely result if the activities described in the
proposal were conducted. For the purposes of the CER evaluation, the proposal is
defined as the activities described by the applicant and the mitigation provided by lease
stipulations, regulations, notice to lessees (NTL), other Federal and State environmental
laws, and any additional specific measures committed to by the lessee/operator in writing
prior to completion of the CER.
Determine whether the effects associated with the proposal may meet any of the exception
criteria listed above. If the CER determines that the proposal may meet any of the
exception criteria, then an EA must be prepared.
Mitigation measures may be recommended in the CER that will further avoid or minimize
possible adverse environmental effects of the proposal. If these mitigation measures
are adopted, and they ensure that no significant adverse impacts will occur, then an EA
does not need to be prepared for the action.
