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1940.322—Record of decision.

Upon completion of the EIS and its review within FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 and before any action is taken on the decision reached on the proposal, the approving official will prepare, in consultation with the preparer of the EIS, a concise record of the decision which will be available for public review. The record will:
(a) State the decision reached;
(b) Certify that the timing requirements for the EIS process have been fully met;
(c) Identify all alternatives considered in reaching the decision specifying the alternative or alternatives that were considered to be environmentally preferable and discuss the relevant factors (environmental, economic, technical, statuatory mission and, if applicable, national policy) that were considered in the decision;
(d) State whether all practicable means to avoid or minimize environmental harm from the alternative selected have been adopted, and if not, why not; and
(e) If any mitigation measures have been adopted, specify the monitoring and enforcement program that will be utilized.