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THE U S D A, RURAL DEVELOPMENT MISSION AREA'S
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE COURSE CATALOG

Coastal Use Issues

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Policy Act

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Considering Project Effects Under NEPA

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT

COURSE SCOPE

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the purpose and policy goals of the National Environmental Policy Act.  Specifically, this course will:

  • Describe NEPA, its purpose and policy.

  • Explain what the regulations developed by the Council on Environmental Quality are, and how federal agencies supplement these regulations for their specific programs.

  • Assist you in identifying the elements of NEPA that are applicable to your agency.

  • Emphasize and illustrate the importance of starting the NEPA process as early as possible in any proposed action.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the policies and goals of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
  • Identify who must comply with NEPA and the procedural steps required to comply with the Act.
  • Recognize the role of the Council on Environmental Quality and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency in the NEPA process
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    COURSE LENGTH

    Approximately six (6) hours.

     


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