The Environmental Review Record (ERR) is extremely important because (1) it is proof that you have completed the environmental review process and (2) an incomplete ERR could result in loss of funding. The ERR is a living set of documents and must contain a well-organized written record of the process and determinations made throughout the review. The ERR may need to be updated even after the environmental review has been completed. The ERR must be available for inspection.
The ERR must contain the environmental review, plus the following:
- All associated environmental reports, including technical studies
- Public notices including proof release for request of funds
- Agency correspondence
- Proof mitigation measures were implemented
Issues commonly found in an ERR are:
- Publication dates too short
- Project description lacks detail Inconclusive
- Compliance/Mitigation Documentation
- Mitigation measures not included in FONSI