EPAC has a representative on every project that looks at the environmental concerns of these needs. There have been about 12 projects in the past few years as well as many reports, which have had EPAC involvement. Presently, there are approximately 20 active and inactive projects that range from the simple and small to the complex and large. To avoid this problem, it has been decided that EPAC representatives will not have to attend these meetings. They will, though, have the opportunity to help the relevant sections in the Users' Committee's report.
Some small projects have low environmental significance.
For such projects, a 'boiler plate' will be used. This template, provided by Elizabeth Sisam, will involve a few key paragraphs that will be approved by either EPAC co-chair before being placed within the Users' Committee's report. For medium sized projects, the template will be used along with suggestions and additions worthy of the project. Unfortunately, students may not be available at the appropriate time. Another issue is the capital vs. operation costs.