Environmental Questions
Most DOE research grants are not expected to individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the environment. However, if it is expected that the proposed project WILL have an actual or potential impact on the environment or if any part of the proposed research and/or project includes one or more of the categorical exclusions listed in the table below, then the applicant must check “Yes” in field 4.a. and provide an explanation in field 4.b.
4.a. Does this project have an actual or potential impact on the environment?
Indicate if there is an actual or potential impact on the environment. Check “No” if there is no actual or potential impact. Check “Yes” if any of the following apply to the proposed research and/or project:
Actual or Potential Impacts on the Environment |
The potential environmental impacts of the proposed research may be of greater scope or size than other actions included within a category. |
The proposed research threatens to violate a Federal, State, or local law established for the protection of the environment or for public health and safety. |
Potential effects of the proposed research are unique or highly uncertain. |
Use of especially hazardous substances or processes is proposed for which adequate and accepted controls and safeguards are unknown or not available. |
The proposed research may overload existing waste treatment plants due to new loads (volume, chemicals, toxicity, additional hazardous wastes, etc.) |
The proposed research may have a possible impact on endangered or threatened species. |
The proposed research may introduce new sources of hazardous/toxic wastes or require storage of wastes pending new technology for safe disposal. |
The proposed research may introduce new sources of radiation or radioactive materials. |
Substantial and reasonable controversy exists about the environmental effects of the proposed research. |
4.b. If yes, please explain.
Explanation of the actual or potential impact on the environment. Please note: if you have trouble entering information into this field, please save your form, exit the application package and re-open the form. You should now be able to enter this information. (Is this a typical problem with this field?)
4.c. If this project has an actual or potential impact on the environment, has an exemption been authorized or an Environmental Assessment (EA) of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) been performed?
Check “Yes” or “No.”
4.d. If yes, please explain.
Enter details about the EA or EIS. If desired, you can provide the information in a separate file, and attach by clicking “Add Attachments” located to the right of Step 12 – Other Attachments.
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