3. SHOULD DNRC PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT 

 STATEMENT (EIS)? 



Based on the following, 1 find that an EIS does not need to be prepared: 



a. The EA completely addressed the issues identified during project 

 development and displayed the information needed to make the decisions. 



b. Evaluation of the potential impacts of the proposed timber sale indicates 

 that no significant impacts would occur. 



c. Sufficient opportunities for DNRC staff and public review and comment 

 during project development and analysis were provided. DNRC staff and 

 public concerns were incorporated into the project design and analysis of 

 impacts. 



Stephen J. Wj^llace 



Clearwater Unit Manager 

 Southwestern Land Office 

 April 8, 2003 



