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lementation of NEPA’s procedural provisions. In these guidelines, the CEQ tried to define better what was meant by significant impact. The CEQ stated that determining the significance of an impact necessitated examining both the context and the intensity of the action. Looking at the context was said to require consideration of both the shortand longterm effects of the activity and looking at the impact of the activity on the local area, the region, and society as a whole. Procedure Under the EIS Requirement One of the major criticisms of the EIS process is related to the timeconsuming nature of the procedures necessary for preparing an EIS. Initially, the agency required to file the EIS will assemble a team of specialists to prepare a draft report. In many cases, this team will consist of outside consultants, many of whom may have a vested interest in preparing positive assessments so that they will be able to secure contracts from the agency in the future. Next, a draft version will be circulated within the agency, to be reviewed by several parties. There may frequently be disputes between reviews who are proagency or proindustry and those who are more environmentally concerned. The draft may be revised as a result of these initial ments. Following the agency39。s rules for informal rule making, the draft is published in the Federal Register for public ment. Many other agencies, including the EPA, will submit ments at this time, as will citizens39。s. As long as the agency followed the proper procedures and included the requisite elements in the EIS, the court will allow the EIS to stand and the agency action to court. Under no circumstances can a party contest the weight given by the agency to any adverse consequences listed in the statement. The court will never forbid an action on the grounds that the consequences are too severe. 9 指 導(dǎo) 老 師 評 語 簽名: 年 月 日