What is 2222 CFR 216 EIA?

What is 2222 CFR 216 EIA?

22 CFR 216 (“Reg. 216”) is the US federal regulation defining USAID’s pre-implementation environmental impact assessment (EIA) process. It applies to all USAID programs, projects, activities and substantive amendments.

What is 22 CFR 216 agency environmental procedures?

22 CFR 216 Agency Environmental Procedures. These procedures have been revised based on experience with previous ones agreed to in settlement of a law suit brought against the Agency in 1975. The Procedures are Federal Regulations and therefore, it is imperative that they be followed in the development of Agency programs.

When did the 22nd CFR 216 change?

May 12, 1978 FR: Amends 22 CFR 216 with supplemental procedures, including for projects involving procurement and use of pesticides, and other changes. Includes responses to comments; flows from December 21, 1977 proposed amendments. (Effective Date: May 12, 1978).

What is the difference between ads 204 and 22 CFR 216?

ADS 204 (and other ADS chapters) specify mandatory procedures to implement the regulation. 22 CFR 216 is intended to implement the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970, as amended (NEPA) as they affect the USAID program.