Update to the regulations implementing the procedural. The most uptodate version of the handbook can be accessed on. Ceq is considering updating its nepa implementing regulations and has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to modernize and clarify the regulations to facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely nepa. Federal register national environmental policy act nepa. Nepa or the act, except where compliance would be incon sistentinconsistent with other statutory requirements. Nepa or the act except where compliance would be inconsistent with other statutory requirements. Ceqs regulations require agencies to make diligent efforts to involve the public throughout the nepa process.
Ceqnepa regulations guide agencies through the nepa process by. The council on environmental quality ceq is considering updating its implementing regulations for the procedural provisions of the national environmental policy act nepa. On january 10, 2020, the trump administration announced a proposed rulemaking that will be the first comprehensive overhaul to the white house council on environmental quality s ceq national environmental policy act nepa implementing regulations 1 in over forty years. Environmental quality ceq initially issued guidelines for implementing nepa in 1970, revised those guidelines in 1973, and subsequently promulgated its nepa implementing regulations in 1978.
On january 10, 2020, the white house council on environmental quality ceq issued a notice of proposed rulemaking nprm in the federal register to update its regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the national environmental policy act nepa. White house council on environmental quality ceq regulations implementing the national environmental policy act nepa, 40 cfr parts 15001508. The sabin center for climate change law and environmental defense fund submit these. Sections 2b and 4f of the department of transportation act of 1966 49 u. Proposed amendments to the regulations implementing the. The national environmental policy act national environmental policy act of 1969 nepa signed into law january 1, 1970 42 u. Comments on the proposal this rule was published as a. The council on environmental quality ceq is proposing an update to its regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the national environmental policy act nepa of 1969.
Council on environmental quality ceq parent agency. President nixon signed the national environmental policy act nepa into law on january 1, 1970. Download this public interest comment pdf read the authors public interest comment on ceqs 2018 anprm pdf introduction. These regulations are issued pursuant to nepa, the environmental quality improvement act of 1970, as amended 42 u. The ceq overseesthe nepa process and ensures federal agencies comply withthe act.
Ceq developed regulations, initially promulgated as guidelines, for federal agency implementation of the procedural provisions of nepa. Thus, for example, the army corps of engineers has issued its own extensive regulatory scheme codified at 33 cfr part 230. Environmental impact statements shall be prepared using an inter disciplinary approach which will insure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences and the environmental. The national environmental policy act of 1969, as amended. In order to meaningfully engage minority populations and low income pop ulations.
Council on environmental quality ceq initiated a nepa effectiveness study to examine nepas effectiveness and prospects for improvements to the nepa process. Congress enacted nepa to establish a national policy for the environment, provide for the establishment of the council on environmental quality ceq, and for other purposes. Executive office of the president eop impacts and effects. Council on environmental quality ceq set out to examine nepas effectiveness, and to identify.
Council on environmental quality 730 jackson place, n. A citizens guide to the nepa national environmental policy act. Council on environmental quality, regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the. Ceq regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of. The ceq regulations direct federal agencies to implement procedures to make the. Chapter 1 national environmental policy act policy and. Nepa interim guidance for projects veterans affairs. Nepa law and policy ceq transboundary guidance page 1 of 5. Department of the treasurys national environmental policy. Since 1978, the council on environmental quality ceq regulations implementing nepa have provided a framework for assessing the environmental and cultural costs of infrastructure development.
Ceqenvironmental justice guidance under the national. The council on environmental quality ceq regulations direct federal agencies which have made a decision to prepare an environmental impact statement to. This letter represents the collective comments of 328 organizations and tribal. Proposed amendments to the regulations implementing the procedural provisions of the national environmental policy act docket id. Finally, the guidance is consistent with longstanding principles of international law. The nepa process is defined by the ceq nepa regulations 40 cfr, section 1508. Each federal agency must also develop its own regulations, which must be consistent with the ceq regulations.
Please see our august 3, 2018, letter for the governors detailed recommendations on ceqs rulemaking. Final guidance on nepa efficiencies the white house. Update to the regulations implementing the procedural provisions of the national environmental policy act. Ceq included in the study organizations and individuals who are knowled geable and experienced in the application of nepa, both those who support nepa, and those who are critical.
Nepa process more useful to agency decision makers and the public 1500. Nepa requires federal agencies to comply with nepa regulations promulgated by the council on environmental quality ceq. Environmental policy act nepa implementing regulations, entitled. Gsa public buildings services pbs national environmental policy act nepa desk guide will help gsa staff, contractors, and other gsa associates carry out the requirements of nepa in accordance with the council on environmental quality ceq regulations 40 cfr 15001508 and gsa order adm 1095. Update to the regulations for implementing the procedural. Council on environmental quality 730 jackson place nw washington, dc 20503 re. Ceq regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of nepa 40 cfr 15001508. Nepa also established the council on environmental quality ceq, which issues regulations and guidance detailing how federal agencies must implement nepa. Nepa was the first major environmental law in the united states and is. Council on environmental quality 730 jackson place nw.
Ceq regulations for implementing the procedural provisions. Cei comments on proposed updated nepa procedural regulations. The legal framework of the national environmental policy act. The national environmental policy actwhich also created ceqwas enacted in 1970 and is the primary statutory authority for nepa regulations, although subsequent executive orders from multiple administrations guided the promulgation of ceqs regulations. This site is designed to provide you access to helpful information related to the agencys management of the nepa process. It supplements council on environmental quality ceq regulations 40 cfr 15001508, november 29, 1978, in accordance with 40 cfr 1507. Over the past four decades, ceq has issued numerous guidance documents but has amended its regulations substantively only once. On january 9, 2020, the council on environmental quality ceq released proposed revisions to the national environmental policy act nepa implementing regulations, entitled update to the regulations implementing the procedural provisions of the national environmental policy act. Ceqs proposed update to nepa regulatory studies center.
The ceq was consulted on the proposed and final rule. The national environmental policy act of 1969, as amended pub. Ceq has not comprehensively updated its regulations since their. Whenever the guidance in this regulation is unclear or not specific the reader is referred to the ceq regulations.
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