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National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) 1970 |
requires that environmental impact be assessed whenever a federal action will have an environmental impact, as well as requiring that alternatives be considered. |
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NEPA president proponent and when? |
President Richard Nixon January 1, 1970 |
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Environmental Protection Agency |
an independent agency of the United States federal government for environmental protection. |
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Established: July 9, 1970 Operated: December 2, 1970 |
EPA established and operated |
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Council on environmental quality (CEQ) |
monitors the environmental effects of all federal activities, assists the President in evaluating environmental problems, and determines solutions to these problems. |
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NEPA |
requires each project funded by the federal government or requiring a federal permit must be accompanied by an environmental assessment. |
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Finding of no significant impact (FONSI) |
compared to a checklist of significant impacts. |
