Apr 11, 2025 · The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law on January 1, 1970. NEPA requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed …

NEPA was the first major environmental law in the United States and is often called the "Magna Carta" of Federal environmental laws. NEPA requires Federal agencies to assess the …

NEPA is an action-forcing piece of legislation, meaning the act itself does not carry any criminal or civil sanctions, and therefore, all enforcement of NEPA must occur through the court system.

Jul 4, 2025 · Full text of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, available as a download. NEPA established a national policy for the environment and provided …

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) directs federal agencies to thoroughly assess the environmental consequences of "major federal actions significantly affecting the environment."

Jun 26, 2025 · Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has set forth a national policy with respect to environmental quality. For decades, NEPA has required agencies to …

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed by Congress in 1969, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) established a national policy of encouraging productive and enjoyable harmony between …

NEPA establishes a national environmental policy and provides a framework for environmental planning and decisionmaking by Federal agencies. NEPA directs Federal agencies, when …

Nov 10, 2025 · As part of the NEPA review process, these proposed natural gas infrastructure projects must undergo environmental review by FERC staff. The NEPA process consists of …

Jul 28, 2025 · On June 30, 2025, NOAA finalized revisions to the agency’s procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related authorities, as …