NEPA stands for the National Environmental Policy Act which Congress passed in 1969 in order to: "declare a national policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his environment; promote efforts that will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere and stimulate the health and welfare of man; enrich the understanding of the ecological systems and natural resources important to the Nation; and establish a Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)." NEPA directs Federal Agencies to:
"The purpose of NEPA is not to generate paperwork - even excellent paperwork - but to foster excellent action." CEQ Regulations | ![]() |
NEPA "How To" ES&H Personnel
Environmental Review Form
Environmental Review Form Instructions
NEPA Notes
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