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for mitigating identified adverse environmental impacts. According to the CEQ regulations (40 CFR 1508.9) the <br /> required general content of an EA includes: <br /> • Purpose and need for proposed action <br /> • Description of proposed action and alternatives <br /> • Environmental consequences associated with the proposed action and alternatives <br /> • Listing of agencies and persons consulted <br /> The organization of the EA plays a significant role in the overall quality of the document and its effectiveness in <br /> assessing environmental impacts. The following identifies the format of the EA and main sections: <br /> • Introduction—The introduction will identify the project need and provide a history of related actions. <br /> • Description of Proposed Action and Alternatives — The EA will contain a detailed.description of the <br /> proposed action and alternatives to fulfill the requirements of the purpose and need statement. There may be <br /> several alternatives considered,including the"No Action"alternative,as well as action alternatives. <br /> • Affected Environment—A description of the environment in which the proposed action and alternatives are <br /> to take place will be included in the EA. This section will describe current conditions and serve as a baseline <br /> against which to compare potential impacts of the alternatives. The latest biological monitoring report will be <br /> used as a basis for updating the EA. <br /> • Environmental Consequences —The EA will describe and analyze the anticipated environmental effects, if <br /> (W any,of the proposed action and alternatives on the resources described under Affected Environment. <br /> Deliverables <br /> CPE will provide the County an electronic copy of the document for the EA as outlined above. The EA will be <br /> included in the FDEP Joint Coastal Permit application to support construction of the project. <br /> Schedule <br /> The EA will be completed within 60 days of CPE receiving the draft biological monitoring report for the Sector 3 <br /> Beach and Dune Restoration Project or the Work Order NTP, whichever is latest. As with the feasibility report, a <br /> draft EA document will be provided to the County for its review and comments. Once the comments are returned to <br /> CPE,the final EA document addressing the comments will be submitted to the County within in 15 days. <br /> Cost <br /> The cost to develop an EA document is $7,594. A breakdown of the hours and expenses to develop these costs is <br /> attached and follow the terms of CPE's agreement with Indian River County. <br /> Joint Coastal Permit Application <br /> It is assumed for the purposes of developing this scope of work that a Joint Coastal Permit application will be <br /> required. If the FDEP concedes to allowing a CCCL permit,then this item will need to be rescoped. <br /> A JCP application for a Federal Dredge and Fill Permit will be prepared and submitted to the FDEP for the dune and <br /> berm repair project. CPE will act as the agent for the County throughout the JCP application process. We will fill out <br /> (W the application from and submit it to the County for original signature. We will provide responses to all of the <br /> 2481 NW BOCA RATON BOULEVARD, BOCA RATON, FL 33431 <br /> 561.391.8102 • FAX 561.391.9116 • COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING, INC., A CB&I COMPANY 87 <br />