Categorical Exclusion Exeption Review (Ceer) Checklist

Categorical Exclusion Exeption Review (Ceer) Checklist is a 2-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs on January 1, 2018 and used nation-wide.

FAQ

Q: What is the Categorical Exclusion Exception Review (CEER) Checklist?
A: The CEER Checklist is a tool used to assess if a specific action qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Q: What is a categorical exclusion?
A: A categorical exclusion is a type of action that has been determined to not have a significant effect on the human environment and therefore does not require an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

Q: Who uses the CEER Checklist?
A: The CEER Checklist is used by federal agencies to evaluate whether an action meets the criteria for a categorical exclusion.

Q: What is the purpose of the CEER process?
A: The CEER process is intended to streamline the environmental review for actions that are not expected to have a significant impact on the human environment.

Q: How does the CEER Checklist work?
A: The CEER Checklist asks a series of questions about the proposed action, such as its location, duration, and potential impacts. Based on the answers, it determines if the action qualifies for a categorical exclusion.

Q: What happens if an action does not qualify for a categorical exclusion?
A: If an action does not qualify for a categorical exclusion, it may require further environmental review, such as an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

Q: Who can provide input during the CEER process?
A: During the CEER process, interested parties, including the public, may have the opportunity to provide input on the proposed action.

Q: Is the CEER Checklist the final determination on whether an action qualifies for a categorical exclusion?
A: No, the CEER Checklist is used as a preliminary assessment. The final determination is made by the federal agency responsible for the proposed action.