Apr 11, 2025 · The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law on January 1, 1970. NEPA requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed …

NEPA is an action-forcing piece of legislation, meaning the act itself does not carry any criminal or civil sanctions, and therefore, all enforcement of NEPA must occur through the court system.

NEPA was the first major environmental law in the United States and is often called the "Magna Carta" of Federal environmental laws. NEPA requires Federal agencies to assess the …

Jul 4, 2025 · Full text of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, available as a download. NEPA established a national policy for the environment and provided …

Jun 26, 2025 · Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has set forth a national policy with respect to environmental quality. For decades, NEPA has required agencies to …

Nov 20, 2025 · The SPEED Act eliminates bureaucratic delays that hinder projects and restores NEPA to its original purpose. The Committee’s bipartisan support for NEPA reform is a victory …

Mar 17, 2025 · Despite the title, “Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations,” NEPA itself is not being removed. Instead, what’s changing is how its …

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed by Congress in 1969, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) established a national policy of encouraging productive and enjoyable harmony between …

NEPA is one of the environmental planning and historic preservation laws FEMA must comply with. Because different actions may not have similar, significant effects on the environment, …

3 days ago · In This Article NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) requires federal agencies to study and publicly disclose environmental impacts before taking major actions like building …