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 actions prior …

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 environmental effects …

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 for the …

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 integrate …

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 human beings and the …

May 2, 2025 · Federal agencies must initiate measures needed to direct their policies, plans and programs so as to meet national environmental goals. The National Environmental Policy Act was …

Dec 19, 2025 · Enacted in 1969 and signed into law in 1970 by President Richard M. Nixon, NEPA requires all federal agencies to go through a formal process before taking any action anticipated to …

Congress enacted the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in 1969, declaring an ambitious and visionary national policy to promote environmental protection for present and future generations.

Dec 2, 2025 · NEPA requires federal agencies to determine if their proposed actions will have significant environmental effects. EPA reviews and comments on these Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) …