Here, in two Acrobat® PDF files, is the Final EIS for the MSL mission. Both files contain navigation bookmarks.

Volume 1 (4,644 KB) Including:

Abstract, Executive Summary, Table of Contents

Chapter 1 (Purpose and Need for the Action)

Chapter 2 (Description and Comparison of Alternatives)

Chapter 3 (Description of the Affected Environment)

Chapter 4 (Environmental Consequences)

Chapter 5 (List of Preparers)

Chapter 6 (Angencies, Organizations and Individuals Consulted)

Chapter 7 (Index), and

Chapter 8 (References)

Volume 2 (3,223 KB) Including:

Appendix A (Glossary of Terms)

Appendix B (Effects of Plutonium on the Environment)

Appendix C (Environmental Justice Analysis)

Appendix D (Responses to Public Review Comments), and

Appendix E (Public Review and Comment Meetings)

NASA's Record of Decision for the MSL mission was signed by Dr. Mary L. Cleave, Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, on December 27, 2006. NASA's decision is to complete preparations for launch of the MSL mission during September - November 2009, and to operate the mission using an MMRTG as the primary power source for the rover. Here in a PDF file is the complete Record of Decision.

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