Homer, NY · Cortland County
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Project sponsors complete this environmental assessment form to provide information about a proposed action to the lead agency.
What this form is
The project sponsor completes Part I with information about the proposed action, its location, the applicant, and potential environmental effects. The form directs the sponsor to answer every item using currently available information and provide additional pages when needed. It is used to help the lead agency review a proposed action; the document does not identify a specific submission address or deadline.
Who needs it
A project applicant or sponsor completes Part I to give the lead agency information about a proposed action and its potential environmental effects.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks the applicant or sponsor to affirm the information is true and accurate.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Short Environmental Assessment Form PDF.
- 2
Complete Part I
The project sponsor answers all items using information currently available and adds pages as needed.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach a location map and any additional pages or narrative description needed to supplement responses.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Short Environmental Assessment Form used for?
- It collects project and sponsor information, along with details about a proposed action and potential environmental effects, for review by the lead agency.
- Who completes Part I of this form?
- The project sponsor is responsible for completing Part I. The form asks for information about the project, the applicant or sponsor, and the proposed site.
- Do I need a notary for the Short Environmental Assessment Form?
- No. The form asks the applicant or sponsor to affirm the information is true and accurate and to sign and date it, but it has no notary block.
- How do I submit the Short Environmental Assessment Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Short Environmental Assessment Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Homer form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.