(a) For proposed actions listed in Sec. 1794.21(b) and (c), the applicant is normally not required to submit an ER.
(b) For proposed actions listed in Sec. 1794.22(a) and (b), the applicant shall normally submit an ER. Guidance in preparing the ER for Electric and Telecommunication proposals is contained in RUS Bulletin 1794A-600. Guidance in preparing the ER for Water and Waste proposals is contained in RUS Bulletin 1794A-602. The applicant may be required to publish public notices and provide evidence of such if the proposed action is located in, impacts, or converts important land resources.