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Environment Laws and Regulations


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This page provides a brief description and electronic links for the compete text of all environmental laws and rules which apply to HUD programs and policies. The list includes the National Environmental Policy Act and fourteen (14) related Federal Laws, Executive Orders and Rules. The HUD-issued environmental rules determine the scope and content requirements of environmental assessments for actions receiving HUD assistance.

Groups of Environmental Laws and Executive Orders
Introduction to Environmental Assessment, §58.30
Level of Review Guidance, §58.34; §58.35; §58.36; §58.37
Documenting the Environmental Review, §58.38
Assumption authorizations under §58.1(b)
Related Federal laws and authorities under §58.5
Other requirements under §58.6

Citation	Title
24 CFR Part 50	Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality
24 CFR Part 51	Environmental Criteria and Standards
24 CFR Part 55	Floodplain Management
24 CFR Part 58	Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities
36 CFR Part 800	Protection of Historic Properties

Content current as of 28 March 2005

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