RNR 1001 Chapter : 9 National Environmental Policy Act
Document Summary
This act acknowledged the significant environmental degradation that had been reported. National environmental policy act, enacted 1970 extensively since the 1950s (rachel carson et al. The heart of the law is to help federal agencies act as responsible stewards of natural resources in the u. s. , particularly since federal agencies (or federally-funded agencies) typically are involved in large projects that could significantly affect the environment. This process includes public input, and provides evidence for determining whether an eis needs to be prepared, as well as project alternatives that could minimize environmental effects. The ea ends with either a finding of no significant impact (fonsi) or a determination that an eis must be prepared: a fonsi is a detailed document that outlines why the proposed action will have no significant impacts. If it is a new activity, the ceq may require a 30-day public comment period.
