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U.S. EPA NEPAssist

Region(s) of Study: U.S. States and Territories

NEPAssist is a tool that facilitates the environmental review process and project planning in relation to environmental considerations. The web-based application draws environmental data dynamically from EPA Geographic Information System databases and web services and provides immediate screening of environmental assessment indicators for a user-defined area of interest. These features contribute to a streamlined review process that potentially raises important environmental issues at the earliest stages of project development.​

Aquaculture application: Environmental assessments indicators from GIS data that can be used in collaborative aquaculture planning and siting efforts.

Contributing Partners: ESRI, USEPA OAR, USEPA OAQPS

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