# NRCS Environmental Evaluation CPA-52 Worksheet, Tools and Training

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Download the CPA-52 worksheet and explore on-demand training, tools, guidance and other documents.

## NRCS-CPA-52 Environmental Evaluation Worksheet

NRCS-CPA52 Worksheet Ver.04-2023 1.01 Macros Enabled(1.15 MB)

NRCS-CPA52 Worksheet Ver.04-2023 1.01 Non Macros(1.05 MB)

CPA-52 Entire Packet(690.81 KB)

2023 NRCS-CPA-52 EE Worksheet – Macros-enabled Instructions(3.91 MB)

## Training: Science and Technology Environmental Evaluation Webinar Series

              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 1:  Primer on NRCS Environmental Compliance
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 2:  Documenting the Environmental Evaluation on the NRCS CPA-52 Environmental Evaluation Worksheet
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 3:  Planning for Floodplain and Riparian Area Special Environmental Concerns 
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 4:  Planning for Wetlands and Clean Water Act Special Environmental Concerns 
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 5:  Planning for Prime and Unique Farmland and Invasive Species Special Environmental Concerns
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 6:  Planning for Endangered Species / Migratory Birds / Bald and Golden Eagles Special Environmental Concerns 
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 7:  Planning for Natural Areas, Scenic Beauty, and Wild and Scenic Rivers Special Environmental Concerns
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 8:  Planning for Clean Air and Environmental Justice Special Environmental Concerns
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 9:  Planning for Essential Fish Habitat, Coastal Zones, and Coral Reef Special Environmental Concerns 
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 10:  Planning for Cultural Resources Special Environmental Concerns and Making the NEPA Finding
              - Environmental Evaluation Series No. 11:  Appropriate Use of Categorical Exclusions

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## National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969

### Council on Environmental Quality's NEPA Regulations and Guidance

              - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
              - Council on Environmental Quality

### USDA NEPA Regulations

              - USDA Guidance for Conducting Analyses Under the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for Water and Land Related Resources Implementation Studies and Federal Water Resource Investments

Departmental Regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act(16.51 KB)

### NRCS NEPA Regulations, Guidance, and Related Documents

NEPA Documents

Conservation Practices

Conservation Practice Standards - Information and Related Materials

NRCS' Regulation Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act- 7 CFR Part 650(1.62 MB)

National Environmental Compliance Handbook, May 2016(9.86 MB)

Short Guide to Using Categorical Exclusions(2.38 MB)

GSA NEPA Network Contacts/REQAs(51.14 KB)

Federal Register Notice of Final Revised Rule to NRCS 7 CFR Part 650 "Compliance with NEPA" Adding New Categorical Exclusions(65.16 KB)

Supporting Statement for Addition of New Categorical Exclusions under 7 CFR Part 650(390.5 KB)

Council on Environmental Quality Memorandum on NRCS NEPA Categorical Exclusions(524.99 KB)

##   Related Pages

Conservation Effects for Decisionmakers
Conservation Effects for Decisionmakers helps NRCS planners evaluate the effects of various conservation options available to the land user.

Conservation Practice Physical Effects
The CPPE matrix, and associated planning tools, describe how NRCS’s conservation practices effect the Natural Resource and Human-Economic Environments. 

Conservation Practice Benefit-Cost Templates
Knowing the benefits and cost of conservation activities is essential to making good decisions and investments that are cost effective.

Conservation Practice Standards
On this page find links to national conservation practice standards and supporting documents.

Conservation Practice Standards Information
Learn about the information provided in conservation practice standards and supporting documents, such as overviews, worksheets, and network effects diagrams.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documents and Supporting Analysis
NRCS programs are administered in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA documents for NRCS financial assistance, easement, and grant programs are available for download below.