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National Environmental Policy Act

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    Learn about environmental justice consideration in the NEPA process.

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  • Find EPA comments on EISs issued in the past 60 days

Updated NEPA Implementing Regulations

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a final rule to update its NEPA implementing regulations. The final rule goes into effect on July 1, 2024. Learn more about CEQ's final rule. 

A Citizen's Guide to NEPA

CEQ's Citizen Guide to NEPA
The Citizen's Guide to the National Environmental Policy Actis a useful resource from the Council on Environmental Quality for those that are not familiar with NEPA. This guide describes the NEPA process and provides information on how citizens can get involved.
Contact Us about the National Environmental Policy Act to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on December 11, 2024
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