[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR6.202]

[Page 106]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
               CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
 
PART 6_PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNCIL ON 
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ON THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT--
 
                        Subpart B_Content of EISs
 
Sec. 6.202  Executive summary.

    The executive summary shall describe in sufficient detail (10-15 
pages) the critical facets of the EIS so that the reader can become 
familiar with the proposed project or action and its net effects. The 
executive summary shall focus on:
    (a) The existing problem;
    (b) A brief description of each alternative evaluated (including the 
preferred and no action alternatives) along with a listing of the 
environmental impacts, possible mitigation measures relating to each 
alternative, and any areas of controversy (including issues raised by 
governmental agencies and the public); and
    (c) Any major conclusions.

A comprehensive summary may be prepared in instances where the EIS is 
unusually long in nature. In accordance with 40 CFR 1502.19, the 
comprehensive summary may be circulated in lieu of the EIS; however, 
both documents shall be distributed to any Federal, State and local 
agencies who have EIS review responsibilities and also shall be made 
available to other interested parties upon request.