40 CFR 35.2113 : Protection Of Environment (§ 1.1 To Parts 1851-1899) — (§ 1.1 To Appendix To Subpart M Of Part 49) — Environmental Protection Agency (§ 1.1 To Appendix To Subpart M Of Part 49) — Grants And Other Federal Assistance (§ 33.101 To Appendix To Subpart M Of Part 49) — State And Local Assistance (§ 35.001 To § 35.9070) — Grants For Construction Of Treatment Works (§ 35.2000 To Appendix B To Subpart I Of Part 35) — Environmental review.

(a) The environmental review required by part 6 of this chapter must be completed before submission of any application. The potential applicant should work with the State and EPA as early as possible in the facilities planning process to determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion from part 6 requirements, or whether a finding of no significant impact or an environmental impact statement is required.

(b) In conjunction with the facilities planning process as described in § 35.2030(c), a potential applicant may request, in writing, that EPA make a formal determination under part 6 of this chapter.