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Work Type Definition Pages 1-4 detail the work type definition. In order to become pre-qualified for this work type, please see the “Work Type Submittal Requirements” on pages 5-6. Description Preparation of Environmental Documents begins once a project is in a recognized plan (Transportation Plan, Work Plan, State Transportation Improvement Plan, etc.), and MnDOT decides to being work on the environmental document. This work involves the study and evaluation of the social, environmental effects on the human and natural environment by transportation systems and alternate transportation modes in meeting identified transportation needs. Such work may involve the evaluation of alternate transportation corridors, and location/design alternatives within viable corridors. Additionally, the work entails the detailed study and preparation of environmental reports and documents that evaluate the physical, natural, social, cultural, economic, and human impacts of the alternatives under consideration upon the human and natural environment. Public involvement and interagency coordination are integral parts of the assessment process. Potential mitigations identified based on the studies and public involvement are evaluated and incorporated into the alternatives as appropriate. This work type includes Environmental documents that identify: Project purpose Alternatives considered Environmental and social impacts Mitigation of impacts Public involvement process Section 4(f) Evaluation, Section 6(f) Evaluation, Section 7 Report, etc. Environmental Documentation – Class I Actions: (Environmental Impact Statement [EIS]): The following are the minimum reports. Other special environmental studies in support of these reports may be required. Scoping Document/Draft Scoping Decision Document Scoping Decision Document Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Record of Decision (ROD) Adequacy Determination Environmental Documentation –