Establishment or modification of airspace areas, airfields, navigation facilities, terminal instrument procedures, and similar activities will be planned and conducted to reduce or remove adverse environmental effects.
a. The environmental impact of a proposal will be assessed during the planning stage and will be evaluated along with technical and economic factors.
b. After completion of the environmental assessment (EA), the originator of the proposal will determine whether the environmental impact statement (EIS) or a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) is required. An EIS or FONSI will always be required for SUA proposals if--
(1) The floor of the proposed area is less than 3,000 feet above the ground.
(2) Supersonic flight is anticipated at any altitude.
c. The proposal will--
(1) Identify the installation or activity that serves as the lead agency for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
(2) Identify by name, address, and telephone number the office at the installation or activity to which comments on environmental aspects may be addressed.
(3) The proposal will include documentation detailing NEPA compliance.
d. EAs or EISs will be prepared and processed in accordance with AR 200-2. A copy of the final environmental documentation will be forwarded to FAA prior to final action on the proposal by the FAA.