Welcome! This tool provides step-by-step guidance and linked resources to facilitate preparation of USAID Environmental Documentation associated with Reg. 216 (22CRF216). The specific focus is IEEs (Initial Environmental Examinations) and Categorical Exclusions.
Note: This tool assumes that you are preparing documentation for proposed activities. If you are preparing an environmental status report for Title II activities, click here.
Getting Acquainted with Regulation 216 If you are not familiar with USAID's "Reg. 216" Environmental Procedures, you are strongly advised to:
- read chapter 2 of the USAID Environmental Procedures Training Manual (EPTM). (this tool is based on the EPTM)
- review a powerpoint presentation introducing USAID's Enviromental Procedures
How to use this tool. The tool organizes the environmental documentation preparation process into 5 basic steps:
This image appears on each page and functions as the tool's navigation bar. Each step is summarized on the next page, Getting Started.