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for mitigating identified adverse environmental impacts. According to the CEQ regulations (40 CFR 1508. 9) the required general content of an EA includes : • Purpose and need for proposed action • Description of proposed action and alternatives • Environmental consequences associated with the proposed action and alternatives • Listing of agencies and persons consulted The organization of the EA plays a significant role in the overall quality of the document and its effectiveness in assessing environmental impacts. The following identifies the format of the EA and main sections: • Introduction — The introduction will identify the project need and provide a history of related actions . • Description of Proposed Action and Alternatives — The EA will contain a detailed description of the proposed action and alternatives to fulfill the requirements of the purpose and need statement. There may be several alternatives considered, including the "No Action" alternative, as well as action alternatives . • Affected Environment — A description of the environment in which the proposed action and alternatives are to take place will be included in the EA. This section will describe current conditions and serve as a baseline against which to compare potential impacts of the alternatives. The latest biological monitoring report will be used as a basis for updating the EA. • Environmental Consequences — The EA will describe and analyze the anticipated environmental effects, if any, of the proposed action and alternatives on the resources described under Affected Environment. Deliverables CPE will provide the County an electronic copy of the document for the EA as outlined above. The EA will be included in the FDEP Joint Coastal Permit application to support construction of the project. Schedule The EA will be completed within 60 days of CPE receiving the draft biological monitoring report for the Sector 3 Beach and Dune Restoration Project or the Work Order NTP, whichever is latest. As with the feasibility report, a draft EA document will be provided to the County for its review and comments. Once the comments are returned to CPE, the final EA document addressing the comments will be submitted to the County within in 15 days. Cost The cost to develop an EA document is $7 ,594. A breakdown of the hours and expenses to develop these costs is attached and follow the terms of CPE's agreement with Indian River County. Joint Coastal Permit Application It is assumed for the purposes of developing this scope of work that a Joint Coastal Permit application will be required. If the FDEP concedes to allowing a CCCL permit, then this item will need to be rescoped. A JCP application for a Federal Dredge and Fill Permit will be prepared and submitted to the FDEP for the dune and berm repair project. CPE will act as the agent for the County throughout the JCP application process. We will fill out the application from and submit it to the County for original signature. We will provide responses to all of the 2481 NW BOCA RATON BOULEVARD , BOCA RATON , FL 33431 561 . 391 . 8102 • FAX 561 . 391 . 9116 • COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING , INC . , A CB & I COMPANY