41Summary of the National Environmental Policy Act
NEPA is described in CEQ Regulations §1505. The conclusion of the process
is an agency’s ROD and includes:
• A concise, simple, and clear statement of the agency’s decision.
Frequently the supporting NEPA document (e.g., EIS) is referenced
for a more detailed discussion.
• A brief summary of alternatives considered and identication of the
most environmentally preferable alternative andwhy.
• Factors affecting the selection of a proposed action over other the
alternatives, including the rationale for rejecting the environmen-
tally preferred alternative if it was not chosen as the proposed action.
Factors discussed in making the decision should include economic
considerations, techn