This document provides the Eighth Progress Report on Agency Implementing Procedures Under the National Environmental Policy Act from the Council on Environmental Quality. It lists federal agencies and the status of their procedures to implement the NEPA regulations, categorizing them based on whether their final or proposed procedures have been published. The report is intended to update interested parties on agency progress in developing NEPA procedures and when their proposed procedures can be expected for public review and comment.
This document provides a second progress report on federal agency procedures implementing Executive Order 12114, which requires agencies to assess the environmental effects of major actions outside of the United States. The report lists agencies that have published proposed or final procedures, as well as those still developing procedures and estimated publication timelines. It updates on the status of agency procedures to comply with the Executive Order.
The document provides a status report on federal agency implementation of procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It lists 86 federal agencies and notes that 11 have final NEPA procedures published, 36 have proposed procedures published, and 39 have yet to publish proposed procedures. The agencies are divided into categories based on the status of their NEPA procedure implementation.
Control and Supervision of Mines and Minerals in the BangsamoroIAGorgph
From the Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Roundtable Discussion Series of the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), presentation by Atty. Randolph Parcasio | 6 July 2015, Committee Room 1 Senate of the Philippines
1. The document is a letter from the EPA General Counsel responding to questions from the Chairman of a House subcommittee regarding the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act.
2. The EPA argues that while the Clean Air Act does not expressly mention regulating greenhouse gases, the Act gives the EPA broad authority to regulate air pollutants if they are reasonably anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. The absence of explicit statutory authority does not preclude EPA action.
3. The EPA also asserts that provisions mentioning carbon dioxide and global warming do not restrict the EPA's regulatory authority provided by other parts of the Clean Air Act. The EPA believes it has authority to regulate greenhouse gases under
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). It was established in 1974 under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It Co-ordinate the activities of the State Boards by providing technical assistance and guidance and resolve disputes among them
The document summarizes key aspects of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 in India. It discusses the objectives of the act to prevent and control air pollution. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards in enforcing the act. It also summarizes provisions regarding emissions standards, monitoring, penalties for non-compliance, and the responsibilities of industries and regulatory authorities under the act.
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted to implement the decisions of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment and provides the central government with broad powers to protect and improve environmental quality. These powers include establishing environmental standards, regulating environmental pollutants from industries, and appointing officers to enforce the act. The act defines key terms, outlines procedures for inspections and sampling, and establishes penalties for non-compliance with its provisions.
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)Act, 1981KUSH VERMA
This document summarizes Indian laws related to air pollution control and prevention. It outlines several key acts: the Factories Act of 1948 which addressed worker health and safety; the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Acts of 1981 and 1987 which established central and state pollution control boards; and others addressing radioactive waste, motor vehicle emissions, and more. It also describes the roles and powers of the central and state pollution control boards in enforcing standards, conducting inspections, and preventing and controlling air pollution in India.
This document provides a second progress report on federal agency procedures implementing Executive Order 12114, which requires agencies to assess the environmental effects of major actions outside of the United States. The report lists agencies that have published proposed or final procedures, as well as those still developing procedures and estimated publication timelines. It updates on the status of agency procedures to comply with the Executive Order.
The document provides a status report on federal agency implementation of procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It lists 86 federal agencies and notes that 11 have final NEPA procedures published, 36 have proposed procedures published, and 39 have yet to publish proposed procedures. The agencies are divided into categories based on the status of their NEPA procedure implementation.
Control and Supervision of Mines and Minerals in the BangsamoroIAGorgph
From the Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Roundtable Discussion Series of the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), presentation by Atty. Randolph Parcasio | 6 July 2015, Committee Room 1 Senate of the Philippines
1. The document is a letter from the EPA General Counsel responding to questions from the Chairman of a House subcommittee regarding the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act.
2. The EPA argues that while the Clean Air Act does not expressly mention regulating greenhouse gases, the Act gives the EPA broad authority to regulate air pollutants if they are reasonably anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. The absence of explicit statutory authority does not preclude EPA action.
3. The EPA also asserts that provisions mentioning carbon dioxide and global warming do not restrict the EPA's regulatory authority provided by other parts of the Clean Air Act. The EPA believes it has authority to regulate greenhouse gases under
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). It was established in 1974 under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It Co-ordinate the activities of the State Boards by providing technical assistance and guidance and resolve disputes among them
The document summarizes key aspects of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 in India. It discusses the objectives of the act to prevent and control air pollution. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards in enforcing the act. It also summarizes provisions regarding emissions standards, monitoring, penalties for non-compliance, and the responsibilities of industries and regulatory authorities under the act.
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted to implement the decisions of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment and provides the central government with broad powers to protect and improve environmental quality. These powers include establishing environmental standards, regulating environmental pollutants from industries, and appointing officers to enforce the act. The act defines key terms, outlines procedures for inspections and sampling, and establishes penalties for non-compliance with its provisions.
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)Act, 1981KUSH VERMA
This document summarizes Indian laws related to air pollution control and prevention. It outlines several key acts: the Factories Act of 1948 which addressed worker health and safety; the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Acts of 1981 and 1987 which established central and state pollution control boards; and others addressing radioactive waste, motor vehicle emissions, and more. It also describes the roles and powers of the central and state pollution control boards in enforcing standards, conducting inspections, and preventing and controlling air pollution in India.
This document discusses pollution control boards and their objectives and functions. It defines key terms like environment and environmental pollution. The objectives of pollution control boards are listed as prevention and control of pollution, afforestation, protection of environment, and conservation of flora and fauna. The functions of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) include promoting clean water, improving air quality, providing guidance to state boards, organizing training programs, and establishing standards. The functions of State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB) are advising state governments, conducting research, organizing awareness programs, and performing any functions delegated by the CPCB or state government.
Water (prevention control of pollution) act 1974Saurabh Negi
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution and maintain or restore water quality. It provides for the establishment of the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards to enforce the provisions of the act. These boards are empowered to establish water quality standards, license trade effluents, and oversee the implementation of measures to treat sewage and trade wastewater before discharge. The act defines water pollution and outlines penalties for violations to its provisions. Its goal is to ensure access to clean water resources through preventing, controlling, and reducing pollution from all sources.
Air Pollution Control Act - Sachin Kansujia jacks Kansujia
The document outlines the chronology of air pollution control laws in India from 1948 onwards and summarizes the key provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981. It then provides details about the Central and State Pollution Control Boards constituted under the Act and their powers and functions. Finally, it presents a case study on the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, the world's worst industrial disaster, caused by a leak of methyl isocyanate from a pesticide plant.
Bieker, Thomas, Environmental Works, Oil Pollution Act Lessons Learned from E...Kevin Perry
The document summarizes lessons learned from the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the resulting Oil Pollution Act of 1990. It provides background on President Nixon's proposal of the EPA in 1970 and details of the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989. It then explains that the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 was passed to prevent future oil spills and mitigate liability, requiring oil spill prevention and response plans. The document outlines regulatory requirements for facility response plans under the Oil Pollution Act.
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 provides the legal framework for regulating air pollution in India. It established the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards to coordinate activities and enforce the provisions of the Act. The Act defines air pollution and pollutants, and sets standards for emissions from industries. It aims to prevent and control air pollution and maintain air quality. Central and State Boards are responsible for implementing the Act through monitoring, planning corrective measures, providing technical assistance and guidance, and imposing penalties on non-compliant industries.
This document is EPA's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by three states seeking to compel EPA to add carbon dioxide to the list of criteria air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. EPA argues that the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction because the decision to add pollutants to the list involves complex technical, legal and policy determinations that are within EPA's discretion, not a non-discretionary duty that can be compelled by the court. EPA also notes it has determined through recent actions that the Clean Air Act does not authorize regulating carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
The document summarizes key aspects of environmental laws in India. It discusses how industrialization led to widespread pollution and economic losses. The Environment Protection Act of 1986 was enacted to implement decisions from the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, including coordinating pollution prevention and control nationwide. The Act established organizations like the Central Pollution Control Board to issue pollution-related directives. It also defines powers of the central government to regulate pollution and enforce penalties for non-compliance.
Ken Peel circulated two draft legal documents related to the EPA's denial of a petition to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles. The petition had been submitted by the International Center for Technology Assessment on behalf of itself and other organizations. Peel sent the drafts to officials at the White House, EPA, and OMB for their review on a close hold basis to discuss with Jim Connaughton.
The Air Pollution Act of 1981 aimed to prevent and control air pollution in India. It established boards at the central and state levels to regulate air quality. The act defined air pollution and pollutants, and granted boards powers to inspect plants and vehicles, declare air pollution control areas, establish emission standards, and issue penalties for non-compliance. If properly implemented, the act could help address issues caused by air pollution like global warming, respiratory diseases, and damaged environments and crops.
A recommended national program in weather modificationLex Pit
This document from 1966 proves that the Federal Government has been engaging in Weather Modification and Geoengineering for many decades. According to the document, the Weather Modification program had hundreds of millions of dollars of funding back in 1966.
This document contains the table of contents for the Clean Air Act, which outlines the structure and contents of the Act. The Act contains 6 titles that cover various aspects of air pollution prevention and control. Title I focuses on air quality and emission limitations, establishing national ambient air quality standards and requirements for state implementation plans. It also addresses new source performance standards, hazardous air pollutants, and other programs. Subsequent titles address emission standards for mobile sources, permits, stratospheric ozone protection, and other topics related to improving air quality.
The document discusses the Pollution Control Board, its powers and functions regarding water and air pollution in India. It outlines that the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 established the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards to prevent and control water and air pollution. The Central and State Boards are empowered to coordinate programs, issue standards, inspect plants, advise governments, and perform other functions related to pollution prevention.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ...Obama White House
This document is the table of contents for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, also known as Superfund. It lists the titles and sections within the act. Some key points:
- The act contains 4 titles related to hazardous substance releases, liability, compensation, and hazardous substance response revenue.
- Title I covers definitions, response authorities, liability, and the Hazardous Substance Response Fund (Superfund).
- Title II covers imposition of taxes on petroleum and chemicals to provide revenue for the Superfund.
- Title III covers miscellaneous provisions like reports, effective dates, and citizens suits.
- Title IV covers pollution insurance.
This memorandum analyzes EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide to address global climate change. It withdraws a previous EPA General Counsel memorandum that found such authority exists. The current memorandum concludes that the CAA does not authorize EPA to regulate for purposes of addressing global climate change based on the statute's purpose, structure, and legislative history, as well as relevant congressional actions on the issue. While the CAA requires some research on climate change, it does not establish a regulatory framework for addressing this issue like it does for stratospheric ozone depletion.
The document summarizes the Environment Protection Act of 1986 in India. It was established after the Bhopal gas tragedy to fill gaps in existing environmental laws. The act aims to implement UN decisions on protecting the human environment, coordinate regulatory agencies, provide deterrents for endangering health, and ensure sustainable development. It gives the central government powers to establish authorities, enforce standards and restrictions, and prescribe penalties for non-compliance.
The document is a response from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers regarding EPA's 2003 Strategic Plan.
The Alliance believes that discussing atmospheric change and greenhouse gases under the clean air goal is confusing and inappropriate. Greenhouse gases are not air pollutants in the same sense and are better discussed separately.
The Alliance also argues that the plan implies EPA has authority to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, which the Bush administration does not believe to be the case. The Alliance recommends separating the discussion of atmospheric change and greenhouse gases into their own section to avoid confusion.
Working Group- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2.1.01Obama White House
The document summarizes the United States delegation attending the Sixth Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from February 13-16, 2001. It provides background on the IPCC and notes that the Working Group II report will assess potential climate change impacts on health, agriculture, biodiversity, settlements, water resources and insurance. It also lists the members of the U.S. delegation led by Jeff Miotke from the Department of State.
This case involves a lawsuit brought by three states against the EPA seeking an order to add carbon dioxide to the list of air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act. The EPA argues the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over the suit. The EPA memorandum in support of its motion to dismiss argues that 1) the decision to add pollutants involves complex technical and policy determinations left to the EPA's discretion, 2) the EPA has not made a formal judgment to add CO2 as required by the Clean Air Act, and 3) the EPA has concluded it does not have authority under the Act to regulate CO2 and other greenhouse gases to address climate change. Therefore, the plaintiffs have not shown the EPA violated a non-
The document is the Pakistan Climate Change Act of 2017. It establishes the Pakistan Climate Change Council and the Pakistan Climate Change Authority to meet Pakistan's obligations under international climate change conventions and address the effects of climate change.
The Council will coordinate and oversee enforcement of the Act, monitor implementation of international climate change agreements, approve climate policies and plans, and monitor Pakistan's progress on climate commitments.
The Authority is established as the implementing body. It will exercise powers to formulate and implement adaptation and mitigation policies, plans and projects to address climate change in Pakistan in line with the Council's guidance. It will have representation from the federal government and each province.
Post- Hague "Kyoto" Strategy for Incoming Admins 2.2.01Obama White House
1) The EU rejected a series of offers from US negotiators at climate talks in The Hague, effectively changing the terms of the Kyoto Protocol without formally proposing amendments;
2) This either indicates the EU's insistence on changing Kyoto without admission, or that there was no true agreement due to diverging understandings of key issues like sinks;
3) The incoming US administration should reaffirm US intentions under Kyoto and principles like no economic harm before further climate negotiations.
This document discusses pollution control boards and their objectives and functions. It defines key terms like environment and environmental pollution. The objectives of pollution control boards are listed as prevention and control of pollution, afforestation, protection of environment, and conservation of flora and fauna. The functions of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) include promoting clean water, improving air quality, providing guidance to state boards, organizing training programs, and establishing standards. The functions of State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB) are advising state governments, conducting research, organizing awareness programs, and performing any functions delegated by the CPCB or state government.
Water (prevention control of pollution) act 1974Saurabh Negi
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution and maintain or restore water quality. It provides for the establishment of the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards to enforce the provisions of the act. These boards are empowered to establish water quality standards, license trade effluents, and oversee the implementation of measures to treat sewage and trade wastewater before discharge. The act defines water pollution and outlines penalties for violations to its provisions. Its goal is to ensure access to clean water resources through preventing, controlling, and reducing pollution from all sources.
Air Pollution Control Act - Sachin Kansujia jacks Kansujia
The document outlines the chronology of air pollution control laws in India from 1948 onwards and summarizes the key provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981. It then provides details about the Central and State Pollution Control Boards constituted under the Act and their powers and functions. Finally, it presents a case study on the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, the world's worst industrial disaster, caused by a leak of methyl isocyanate from a pesticide plant.
Bieker, Thomas, Environmental Works, Oil Pollution Act Lessons Learned from E...Kevin Perry
The document summarizes lessons learned from the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the resulting Oil Pollution Act of 1990. It provides background on President Nixon's proposal of the EPA in 1970 and details of the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989. It then explains that the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 was passed to prevent future oil spills and mitigate liability, requiring oil spill prevention and response plans. The document outlines regulatory requirements for facility response plans under the Oil Pollution Act.
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 provides the legal framework for regulating air pollution in India. It established the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards to coordinate activities and enforce the provisions of the Act. The Act defines air pollution and pollutants, and sets standards for emissions from industries. It aims to prevent and control air pollution and maintain air quality. Central and State Boards are responsible for implementing the Act through monitoring, planning corrective measures, providing technical assistance and guidance, and imposing penalties on non-compliant industries.
This document is EPA's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by three states seeking to compel EPA to add carbon dioxide to the list of criteria air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. EPA argues that the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction because the decision to add pollutants to the list involves complex technical, legal and policy determinations that are within EPA's discretion, not a non-discretionary duty that can be compelled by the court. EPA also notes it has determined through recent actions that the Clean Air Act does not authorize regulating carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
The document summarizes key aspects of environmental laws in India. It discusses how industrialization led to widespread pollution and economic losses. The Environment Protection Act of 1986 was enacted to implement decisions from the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, including coordinating pollution prevention and control nationwide. The Act established organizations like the Central Pollution Control Board to issue pollution-related directives. It also defines powers of the central government to regulate pollution and enforce penalties for non-compliance.
Ken Peel circulated two draft legal documents related to the EPA's denial of a petition to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles. The petition had been submitted by the International Center for Technology Assessment on behalf of itself and other organizations. Peel sent the drafts to officials at the White House, EPA, and OMB for their review on a close hold basis to discuss with Jim Connaughton.
The Air Pollution Act of 1981 aimed to prevent and control air pollution in India. It established boards at the central and state levels to regulate air quality. The act defined air pollution and pollutants, and granted boards powers to inspect plants and vehicles, declare air pollution control areas, establish emission standards, and issue penalties for non-compliance. If properly implemented, the act could help address issues caused by air pollution like global warming, respiratory diseases, and damaged environments and crops.
A recommended national program in weather modificationLex Pit
This document from 1966 proves that the Federal Government has been engaging in Weather Modification and Geoengineering for many decades. According to the document, the Weather Modification program had hundreds of millions of dollars of funding back in 1966.
This document contains the table of contents for the Clean Air Act, which outlines the structure and contents of the Act. The Act contains 6 titles that cover various aspects of air pollution prevention and control. Title I focuses on air quality and emission limitations, establishing national ambient air quality standards and requirements for state implementation plans. It also addresses new source performance standards, hazardous air pollutants, and other programs. Subsequent titles address emission standards for mobile sources, permits, stratospheric ozone protection, and other topics related to improving air quality.
The document discusses the Pollution Control Board, its powers and functions regarding water and air pollution in India. It outlines that the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 established the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards to prevent and control water and air pollution. The Central and State Boards are empowered to coordinate programs, issue standards, inspect plants, advise governments, and perform other functions related to pollution prevention.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ...Obama White House
This document is the table of contents for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, also known as Superfund. It lists the titles and sections within the act. Some key points:
- The act contains 4 titles related to hazardous substance releases, liability, compensation, and hazardous substance response revenue.
- Title I covers definitions, response authorities, liability, and the Hazardous Substance Response Fund (Superfund).
- Title II covers imposition of taxes on petroleum and chemicals to provide revenue for the Superfund.
- Title III covers miscellaneous provisions like reports, effective dates, and citizens suits.
- Title IV covers pollution insurance.
This memorandum analyzes EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide to address global climate change. It withdraws a previous EPA General Counsel memorandum that found such authority exists. The current memorandum concludes that the CAA does not authorize EPA to regulate for purposes of addressing global climate change based on the statute's purpose, structure, and legislative history, as well as relevant congressional actions on the issue. While the CAA requires some research on climate change, it does not establish a regulatory framework for addressing this issue like it does for stratospheric ozone depletion.
The document summarizes the Environment Protection Act of 1986 in India. It was established after the Bhopal gas tragedy to fill gaps in existing environmental laws. The act aims to implement UN decisions on protecting the human environment, coordinate regulatory agencies, provide deterrents for endangering health, and ensure sustainable development. It gives the central government powers to establish authorities, enforce standards and restrictions, and prescribe penalties for non-compliance.
The document is a response from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers regarding EPA's 2003 Strategic Plan.
The Alliance believes that discussing atmospheric change and greenhouse gases under the clean air goal is confusing and inappropriate. Greenhouse gases are not air pollutants in the same sense and are better discussed separately.
The Alliance also argues that the plan implies EPA has authority to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, which the Bush administration does not believe to be the case. The Alliance recommends separating the discussion of atmospheric change and greenhouse gases into their own section to avoid confusion.
Working Group- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2.1.01Obama White House
The document summarizes the United States delegation attending the Sixth Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from February 13-16, 2001. It provides background on the IPCC and notes that the Working Group II report will assess potential climate change impacts on health, agriculture, biodiversity, settlements, water resources and insurance. It also lists the members of the U.S. delegation led by Jeff Miotke from the Department of State.
This case involves a lawsuit brought by three states against the EPA seeking an order to add carbon dioxide to the list of air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act. The EPA argues the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over the suit. The EPA memorandum in support of its motion to dismiss argues that 1) the decision to add pollutants involves complex technical and policy determinations left to the EPA's discretion, 2) the EPA has not made a formal judgment to add CO2 as required by the Clean Air Act, and 3) the EPA has concluded it does not have authority under the Act to regulate CO2 and other greenhouse gases to address climate change. Therefore, the plaintiffs have not shown the EPA violated a non-
The document is the Pakistan Climate Change Act of 2017. It establishes the Pakistan Climate Change Council and the Pakistan Climate Change Authority to meet Pakistan's obligations under international climate change conventions and address the effects of climate change.
The Council will coordinate and oversee enforcement of the Act, monitor implementation of international climate change agreements, approve climate policies and plans, and monitor Pakistan's progress on climate commitments.
The Authority is established as the implementing body. It will exercise powers to formulate and implement adaptation and mitigation policies, plans and projects to address climate change in Pakistan in line with the Council's guidance. It will have representation from the federal government and each province.
Post- Hague "Kyoto" Strategy for Incoming Admins 2.2.01Obama White House
1) The EU rejected a series of offers from US negotiators at climate talks in The Hague, effectively changing the terms of the Kyoto Protocol without formally proposing amendments;
2) This either indicates the EU's insistence on changing Kyoto without admission, or that there was no true agreement due to diverging understandings of key issues like sinks;
3) The incoming US administration should reaffirm US intentions under Kyoto and principles like no economic harm before further climate negotiations.
The document discusses draft write-ups for four industries - semiconductors, magnesium, aluminum, and cement - that have committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through partnerships with the EPA. For semiconductors, the industry has committed to a 10% reduction in potent greenhouse gases by 2010. For magnesium, partner companies will eliminate sulfur hexafluoride emissions by 2010. For aluminum, the industry will further reduce perfluorocarbon emissions by 2005 and identify additional reductions. For cement, the industry has committed to a 10% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per ton by 2020 through enhancements to production processes and products.
The document is a forwarded email containing a press release from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI). The press release alleges that the EPA's latest report on global warming violates an agreement with the White House to withdraw the discredited National Assessment on Climate Change. Specifically, the press release states that the EPA report inappropriately cites conclusions from the National Assessment that had been agreed would not be considered official policy. CEI argues this undermines the Bush Administration's global warming policies.
Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth FOIA Request 12.1.05Obama White House
This document is a letter from Brian Dunkiel of Shems Dunkiel Kassel & Saunders PLLC to Ted Bolling of the Council on Environmental Quality requesting records under the Freedom of Information Act regarding whether the Overseas Private Investment Corporation is exempt from the National Environmental Policy Act and its compliance with NEPA. The letter provides background on the request, describes the specific records sought, requests expedited processing, and requests a fee waiver.
O documento contém símbolos e números aleatórios sem significado aparente. Não é possível resumir o conteúdo, já que não há informações ou ideias claras expressas no texto.
The document is a letter from Edison Electric Institute (EEI) to Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham discussing the electric power industry's voluntary actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. EEI supports the President's goal of an 18% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity by 2012. EEI plans to enter into an agreement with the Department of Energy by May 2003 to coordinate voluntary climate activities. Individual power companies will focus on specific reduction activities. EEI also discusses various industry-wide initiatives and the need for supportive government policies to achieve emission reduction goals.
The document is an email containing information about an expected debate on global warming in the U.S. Senate. It provides background on expected amendments related to global warming legislation and regulation. It also includes short responses and discussion points that question the scientific consensus around human-caused global warming and the ability of climate models to accurately predict future impacts.
Financing the Dream: Securing College Affordability for the Middle ClassObama White House
This is a report from the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families: The Task Force is a major initiative targeted at raising the living standards of middle-class, working families in America. It is comprised of top-level administration policy makers, and in addition to regular meetings, it will conduct outreach sessions with representatives of labor, business, and the advocacy communities. More information is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/strongmiddleclass/
This document is a forwarded email containing an attachment of a cover letter for an agriculture climate report. The original email from Mike Blackracken forwards the attachment to several individuals and notes that the impacts discussed in the report are mixed at a regional level, so developing adaptation plans would be important for some regions. The attachment itself could not be converted to ASCII and is displayed as a hex dump.
Letter from Association of American Railroads 9.12.02Obama White House
The Association of American Railroads responded to President Bush's call for businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity. Railroads are already 3 times more fuel efficient than trucks. If just 10% of freight moved from trucks to rail, the US would save hundreds of millions of gallons of fuel and emit 2.5 million fewer tons of carbon dioxide each year. Railroads have improved fuel efficiency by 72% since 1980 and saved 2.6 billion gallons of fuel in 2001 alone. In response, railroads commit to an 18% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2012 using 2002 as a baseline, while continuing to provide safe and economical transportation.
The document summarizes a press release from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) criticizing the EPA's Climate Action Report 2002 for relying on the discredited National Assessment on Climate Change. CEI had previously sued over the National Assessment and reached an agreement with the White House to withdraw it, so the press release argues the new EPA report violates that agreement. It also announces CEI has filed a petition to prevent distribution of the EPA report. Rush Limbaugh is quoted criticizing President Bush for appearing to "flip-flop" on global warming in the new report.
A Strategy for American Innovation: Appendix A: Invest in the Building Blocks...Obama White House
The document outlines the building blocks of American innovation proposed by the Obama administration, including: 1) improving STEM education through programs like Race to the Top and Educate to Innovate; 2) investing in fundamental research through initiatives like doubling funding for NSF, DOE, and NIST and achieving 3% of GDP investment in R&D; and 3) developing 21st century infrastructure for transportation, broadband access, and a nationwide high-speed wireless network.
This document summarizes a review of over 240 scientific studies from the last few decades examining evidence of historical climate changes. The review found that the 20th century was likely not the warmest of the last 1000 years, and that the Medieval Warm Period from around 1000-1300 AD and the subsequent Little Ice Age were global phenomena, contrary to previous assumptions. These natural climate variations will help improve climate models.
This email forwards talking points about climate change for government officials to use. It summarizes the key points made by the talking points as being out of step with the latest scientific knowledge and inaccurately representing the findings of the National Academy of Sciences. The email is sent to several government officials to make them aware of the climate change talking points.
This document discusses Kenneth Green's perspectives on climate change science and policy. It summarizes several of Green's recent publications arguing against the scientific consensus on human-caused global warming. Green critiques the "hockey stick" temperature reconstruction and claims recent climate change is natural and mild. He advocates for market-based environmental policies instead of the Kyoto Protocol.
Environment protection act, Rule along with case laws.trendry03
The Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 was enacted to protect and improve the environment in India based on the decisions of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. The Act provides the framework for environmental regulation in India and established authorities to regulate industrial and infrastructure activities. It prohibits specific activities in coastal and forested areas. The Act gives powers to the central government to coordinate environmental protection efforts, establish authorities to carry out the Act, issue directions to protect the environment, and make rules on environmental standards and hazardous materials handling. It also gives authorities the right to inspect facilities and seize evidence of environmental violations.
New PA Rule Adopted for Emergency Response Planning at Unconventional Well SitesMarcellus Drilling News
A new rule previously adopted by the PA Environmental Quality Board has just officially been published (Jan 26, 2013) in the Pennsylvania Bulletin--making the new rule official. The rule sets requirements for the preparation and implementation of emergency plans at Marcellus Shale drilling sites.
The Environment Protection Act was passed in 1986 to provide a framework for coordinated environmental protection activities across India. It established the Central Government as the primary authority over environmental protection, empowering it to coordinate state governments, establish standards, and regulate pollution control. It also implemented stringent penalties for violations including fines and imprisonment. The Act serves as an umbrella legislation covering various environmental rules and is aimed at protecting and improving the overall environment in India.
The document discusses EPA's regional haze regulations which require states to reduce pollution that causes visibility impairment in national parks and wilderness areas. It focuses on North Dakota's efforts to comply through its state implementation plan for the Leland Olds power plant. EPA disagreed with aspects of ND's plan and moved to impose a partial federal implementation plan, sparking opposition from the state. The state and utilities have undertaken communications efforts including a public relations campaign to generate support against EPA's actions.
The document provides an overview of the Environment Protection Act and Rules of 1986 in India. It was passed in response to the Bhopal gas tragedy and to provide a framework for protecting the environment. The key points are:
1) The Act gives powers to the central government to coordinate environmental protection efforts, set pollution standards, restrict industries, and issue closure notices.
2) It defines environmental pollution and pollutants. Strict penalties including imprisonment and fines are prescribed for violations.
3) The Act is an umbrella legislation covering various environmental rules on hazardous waste, biomedical waste, water, noise pollution and more. It also applies to government departments.
This document summarizes several key pieces of environmental legislation in India:
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OPIC Released Documents 21-30
1. J ~~~~~EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
722 JACKSON PLACE. N. W.
WASHIINGTON. 0. C. 2000f
June 20, 1980 C P E
Federal Register
Room 8401
1101 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20408
ATTN: Ilona Mays
Dear Ms. Mays:
I am enclosing the Eighth Progress Report on Agency Implementing
Procedures Under the National Environmental Policy Act and the
Fifth Progress Report on Agency Procedures Implementing E.0. 12114
for publication in the Federal Register at the earliest possible
time.
Your cooperation in publication of the progress report is greatly
appreciated. If there are any questions, please contact me. at
3195-5750.
Sincerely,
C. Foster KnightO'~
Deputy General Counsel
Enclosures
2. * ~~COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Fifth Progress Report On Agency Procedures Implementing Executive Order
12114, "Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions" (January 4,
1979)
AGENCY: Council on Environmental Quality, Executive Office of the President.
ACTION: Information Only: Publication of Fifth Progress Report on Agency
Procedures Implementing Executive order 12114, "Environmental Effects Abroad
of Major Federal Actions"
SUMMARY: On January 4, 1979, President Carter issued Executive Order 12114
entitled "Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Fdderal Actions." Executive
Order 12114 requires all federal agencies taking major federal actions outside
the U.S. which are encompassed by and not exempted from the Order, to have in
effect procedures implementing the Order within 8 months after January 4, 1979
(i.e., by September 4, 1979). The Order requires agencies to consult with the
Council on Environmental Quality and the Department of State before putting
their implementing procedures in effect. The Council has previously published
certain explanatory documents concerning implementation of E.O. 12114 (44 F.R.
18722, March 29, 1979). On September 26, 1979 the Council published its first
progress report on agency procedures implementing the Executive order (44 F.R.
55410), on November 6, 1979 a second progress report (44 E.R. 64101), on
January 29, 1980 a third progress report (45 F.R. 6638), and on March 25, 1980
a fourth progress report (45 F.R. 19293). The purpose of this fifth progress
report is to provide an update on where affected agencies stand in this process.
3. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas C. Yost, General Counsel, Council
on Environmental Quality, 722 Jackson Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006;
(202) 395-5750.
FIFTH PROGRESS REPORT ON AGENCY PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING E.O. 12114
The progress report lists federal agencies in two categories In Category 1
are agencies that have published proposed or final procedures implementing
Executive Order 12114. Category 2 lists agencies that have prepared draft
procedures or are in the process of developing such procedures, and contains
an estimated time such procedures will be published in the Federal Register.
Category 1--Federal agencies that have published proposed or final procedures
implementing E.O. 12114.
Department of Defense Final Procedures issued April 12, 1979
(44 Fed. Reg. 21786)
Export-Import Bank of the Final* Procedures issued August 20, 1979
United States (44 Fed. Reg. 50813)
Overseas Private Investment Final* Procedures issued August 31, 1979
Corporation (44 Fed. Reg. 51385)
National Oceanic and Proposed Revised NOAA Directive Implementing
Atmospheric Administration NEPA and E.O. 12114, October 22, 1979 (44
Fed. Reg. 60779)
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4. Department of Commerce Proposed Procedures issued February 12, 1980
(45 F.R. 9307)
Department of Energy Proposed Guidelines issued September 6,
1979 (44 Fed. Reg. 52146)
Department of State (1) Foreign Affairs Manual Circular No.
807A, Procedures Implementing E.0. 12114,*
(except nuclear actions) November 21,
1979 (44 Fed. Reg. 67004).
(2) "Unified Procedures Applicable To
Major Federal Actions Relating To Nuclear
Activities Subject To Executive Order
12114,"* November 13, 1979 (44 Fed. Reg.
65560)
Agency for International Proposed Environmental Regulations, October 1,
Development 1979 (44 Fed. Reg. 56378)
Department of Transportation Contained in NEPA procedures (DOT Order
5610.1C) issued October 1. 1979 (44 Fed.
Reg. 56420), Paragraph 16
National Aeronautics and Contained in NEPA Drocedures, Section
Space Administration 123.6.321 issued July 30, 1979 (44 Fed.
Reg. 44490-44491)
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5. Department of Agriculture Proposed amendments (containing procedures
implementing E.O. 12114) to departmental
NEPA procedures, November 15, 1979 (44
Fed. Keg. 65768)
Environmental Protection Proposed procedures implementing E.G.
Agency 12114, November 29, 1979 (44 Fed. Reg.
68776)
*Although not published in proposed form for public review and comment,
the preamble provides an opportunity for public comment on final procedures.
Category 2--Federal agencies scheduled to publish procedures implementing
E.O. 12114 in the near future.
Department of Treasury Proposed procedures implementing E.O. 12114
are awaiting final approval. (Publication
anticipated by July 15, 1980).
Department of Interior Draft procedures implementing E.G. 12114
are under preparation. These procedures
are expected to be published in the near
future.
NICHOLAS C. YOST
General Counsel
DATE: June 20, 1980
6. AGENCY: Council on Environmental Quality, Executive Office of the
President
ACTION: Information Only: Publication of Eighth Progress Report on
Agency Implementing Procedures Under the National Environmental
Policy Act
SUMMARY: In response to President Carter's Executive Order 11991, on November 29,
1978, the Council on Environmental Quality issued regulations implementing the
procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA"). 43
F.R. 55978-56007; 40 C.F.R. 1500-08) Section 1507.3 of the regulations provides
that each agency of the Federal Government shall have adopted procedures to
supplement the regulations by July 30, 1979. The Council has indicated to
Federal agencies its intention to publish progress reports on agency efforts
to develop implementing procedures under the NEPA regulations. The purpose of
these progress reports, the eighth of which appears below, is to provide an
update on where agencies stand in this process and to inform interested persons
of when to expect the publication of proposed procedures for their review and
comment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicholas C. Yost, General Counsel, Council on Environmental Quality, 722
Jackson Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006; 202-395-5750.
7. EIGHTH PROGRESS REPORT ON AGENCY IMPLEMENTING
PROCEDURES UNDER THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
At the direction of President Carter (Executive Order 11991), on November 29,
1978, the Council on Environmental Quality issued regulations implementing the
procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA").
These regulations appear at Volume 43 of the -Federal Register, pages 55978-
56007 and in forthcoming revisions to Volume 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations,
Sections 1500-1508. Their purpose is to reduce paperwork and delay associated
with the environmental review process and to foster environmental quality
through better decisions under NEPA.
Section 1507.3 of the NEPA regulations provides that each agency of the Federal
government shall adopt procedures to supplement the regulations. The purpose
of agency "implementing procedures," as they are called, is to translate the
broad standards of the Council's regulations into practical action in Federal
planning and decisionmaking. Agency procedures will provide government nersonnel
with additional, more specific direction for implementing the procedural
provisions of NEPA, and will inform the public and State and local officials
of how the NEPA regulations will be applied to individual Federal programs and
activities.
In the course of developing implementing procedures, agencies are required to
consult with the Council and to publish proposed procedures in the Federal
Register for public review and comment. Proposed procedures must be revised
as necessary to respond to the ideas and suggestions made during the comment
period. Thereafter, agencies are required to submit the proposed final version
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8. of their procedures for 30 day review by the Council for conformity with
the
Act and the NEPA regulations. After making such changes as are indicated by
the Council's review, agencies are required to promulgate their final
procedures.
Although CEQ's regulations required agencies to publish their procedures
by
July 30, 1979 a number of Federal agencies did not meet this deadline.
We
stress, however, that the CEQ regulations are in effect now and are binding
on
all agencies of the Federal government now, whether or not the agencies
are on
time or laggard with their own procedures.
The Council published its first progress report on agency implementation
procedures on May 7, 1979, its second report on July 23, 1979, its third
report on September 26, 1979, its fourth report on November 2, 1979, its
fifth
report on December 14, 1979, its sixth report on January 29, 1980 and
its
seventh progress report on March 25, 1980. (44 F.R. 26781-82; 44 F.R. 43037-
38; 44 F.R. 55408-55410; 44 F.R. 63132-63133; 44 F.R. 72622-72623; 45
F.R.
6638-6640; 45 F.R. 19294.) The eighth progress report appears below. The
Council hopes that concerned members of the public will review and comment
upor agency procedures to insure that the reforms required by President
Carter and by the Council's regulations are implemented. Agencies preparing
implementing procedures are listed under one of the following four categories:
Category //1: Final Procedures Have Been Published
This category includes agencies whose final procedures have appeared
in the
Federal Register.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 45 F.R. 4353 (Jan. 22, 1980).
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9. Central Intelligence Agency, 44 P.R. 45431 (Aug. 2, 1979).
Department of Agriculture, 44 F.R. 44802 (July 30, 1979)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 44 P.R. 50381
(Aug. 28, 1979) [correction: 44 F.R. 51272 (Aug. 31, 1979)]
Forest Service, 44 F.R. 44718 (July 30, 1979)
Soil Conservation Service, 44 F.R. 50576 (Aug. 29, 1979)
Rural Electrification Administratfo, 45 F.R. 6592 (Jan. 29, 1980)
Department of Commerce, at the Federal Register
Department of Defense, 44 F.R. 46841 (Aug. 9, 1979)
Department of Energy, 45 F.R. 20694 (Mar. 28, 1980)
Department of Health and Human Services (formerly HEW), notice of adoption
of final procedures, 45 F.R. 30138 (May 7, 1980)
Department of the Interior (revised), 45 P.R. 27541 (April 23, 1980)
Department of Transportation, 44 P.R. 56420 (Oct. 1, 1979)
Coast Guard, 45 P.R. 32816 (May 19, 1980)
Federal Aviation Administration, 45 F.R. 2244 (Jan. 10, 1980)
Federal Railroad Administration, 45 F.R. 40854 (June 16, 1980)
Department of the Treasury, 45 F.R. 1828 (Jan. 8, 1980)
Environmental Protection Agency, 44 P.R. 64174 (Nov. 6, 1979)
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10. Export-Import Bank, 44 F.R. 50810 (Aug. 30, 1979)
Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the Federal Register
Federal Maritime Commission, 45 F.R. 33996 (May 21, 1980)
General Services Administration, 45 F.R. 83 (Jan. 2, 1980)
Public Buildings Service (see 44 F.R. 65675, Nov. 14, 1979)
International Communications Agency, 44 F.R. 45489 (Aug. 2, 1979)
Marine Mammal Commission, 44 F.R. 52837 (Sept. 11, 1979)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 44 F.R. 44485 (July 30, 1979)
[corrections: 44 F.R. 49650 (Aug. 24, 1979); 44 F.R. 69920 (Dec. 5,
1979)]
National Capitol Planning Commission, 44 F.R. 64923 (Nov. 8, 1979)
National Science Foundation, 45 F.R. 39 (Jan. 2, 1980)
Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 44 F.R. 51385 (Aug. 31, 1979)
[NEPA Procedures are contained in this agency's procedures imple-
menting Executive order 12114 cited above.]
Postal Service, 44 F.R. 63524 (Nov. 5, 1979)
Small Business Administration, 45 F.R. 7358 (Feb. 1, 1980).
Water Resources Council, 44 F.R. 69921 (Dec. 5, 1979)
5
11. Category tt2: Proposed Procedures Have Been Published
This category includes agencies whose proposed procedures have appeared in the
Federal Register. Those agencies whose final procedures are expected within
30 days are marked with a single asterisk (*); those expected within 60 days
by a double asterisk (**).
ACTION, 44 F.R. 60110 (Oct. 18, 1979)
Agency for International Development, 44 F.R. 56378 (Oct. 1, 1979)*
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, 45 F.R. 39320 (June 10, 1980)
Civil Aeronautics Board, 44 F.R. 45637 (Aug. 3, 1979)*
[reissuance of part: 45 F.R. 16132 (Mar. 12, 1980)
Consumer Product Safety Commission, 44 P.R. 62526 (Oct. 31, 1979)
Department of Agriculture agencies
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service, 44 F.R. 44167
(July 27, 1979) [correction: 44 F.R. 45631 (Aug. 3, 1979)1*
Science and Education Administration, 45 P.R. 11147 (Feb. 20, 1980)
Notice of proposed categorical exclusion of certain Department of
Agriculture agency programs, 45 F.R. 38092 (June 6, 1980)
Department of Defense agencies
Department of the Air Force, 44 F.R. 44118 (July 26, 1979)*
6
12. Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, 44 F.R. 38292 (June 29,
1979)*
Department of the Army, 45 F.R. 1086 (Jan. 4, 1980)
Department of Commerce agencies
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 44 P.R. 60779
(Oct. 22, 1979)*
Economic Development Administration, 45 F.R. 41028 (June 17, 1980)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 44 F.R. 50052 (Aug. 27, 1979)*
Food and Drug Administration, 44 F.R. 71742 (Dec. 11, 1979)
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 44 P.R. 67906 (Nov. 27, 1979)*
Community Development Block Grant Program 44 F.R. 45568 (Aug. 2, 1979)*
Department of the Interior agencies
Waster and Power Resources Service, 44 F.R. 47627 (Aug. 14, 1979)**
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, 44 P.R. 49523
(Aug. 23, 1979)*
F'sb and Wildlife Service, 44 F.R. 65822 (Nov. 15, 1979)*
,Bureau of Mines, 45 F.R. 10043 (Feb. 14, 1980)
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Control, 45 F.R. 10043 (Feb. 14,
1980)
National Park Service, 45 F.R. 32126 (May 15, 1980)
Department of Labor, 44 F.R. 69675 (Dec. 4, 1979)
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13. Department of Justice, 44 F.R. 43751 (July 26, 1979)**
Drug Enforcement Agency, 44 F.R. 43754 (July 26, 1979)**
Immigration and Naturalization Service, 44 F.R. 43754 (July 26, 1979)**
Bureau of Prisons, 44 F.R. 43753 (July 26, 1979)**
Office of Justice, Assistance, Research and Statistics (formerly LEAA),
at the Federal Register
Department of State, 44 F.R. 66838 CNov. 21, 1979)*
Department cf Transportation agencies
Federal Highway Administration, 44 P.R. 59438 (Oct. 15, 1979)*
Urban Mass Transportation Administration, 44 F.R. 59438 (Oct. 15, 1979)*
Federal Communications Commission, 44 F.R. 38913 (July 3, 1979)**
Federal Trade Commission, 44 F.R. 42712 (July 20, 1979)
International Boundary and Water Commission (U.S. Section). 44 F.R. 61665
(Oct. 26, 1979)*
Interstate Commerce Commission, 45 F.R. 15236 (Mar. 10, 1980)**
National Credit Union Administration, 45 F.R. 12211 (Feb. 25, 1980)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 45 F.R. 13739 (Mar. 3, 1980)
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, 44 P.R. 45925 (Aug. 6, 1979)
8
14. Tennessee Valley Authority, 44 F.R. 39679 (July 6, l979)*
Veterans Administration, 44 F.R. 48281 (Aug. 17, 1979)*
Category t/3: Anticipate Publication of Proposed Procedures by July 30, 1980
This category includes agencies that are expected to publish proposed procedures
in the Federal Register by July 30, 1980.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Department of the Navy
Farmers Home Administration
Federal Reserve System
Geological Survey
Category 1/4: Publication of Proposed Procedures Delayed Beyond July 30, 1980
This category includes agencies that are not expected to publish proposed
procedures in the Federal Register by July 30, 1980.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Bureau of Land Management
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15. Community Services Administration
Defense Logistics Agency
Farm Credit Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
METRO
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Saint Lawrence Seaway Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
The development of agency implementing procedures is a critical stage in
Federal efforts to reform the NEPA process. These procedures must, of course,
be consistent with the Council's regulations and provide the means for reducing
paperwork and delay and producing better decisions in agency planning and
decilsionmaking.
Interested persons will have the opportunity to make their suggestions for
improving agency procedures when they are published in the Federal Register in
10
16. proposed form. Broad public participation at this crucial juncture could go a
long way toward ensuring that the goals of the NEPA regulations are widely
implemented in the day-to-day activities of government.
NICHOLAS C. YOST
General Counsel
June 20, 1980
17. Federal Register IVol. 45, No. 124 /Wednesday. June 25, 1980D Notices 42M8
increase the previously established COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL Category 1-Federalagencies that have
levels of restraints for Categories 359 QUALITY published kroposedor final procedures
and 812 to the designated amounts. implementing E. 0. 12114.
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December 21. 1979 from the Chairman of the FitPrgesRptongnc misalo:
Committee for the Implementation of Textile Procedures Implementing Executive Proposed Revised NOAA Directive
Agreements whlch directed you to prohibit. Order 12114. "Environmental Effects linplementing NEPA and LO. 12114.
for the twelve-month period beginning on Abroad of Major Federal Actions." . October 22t.197(44 FR6073).
January 1.low and extending through .Department of Commerce:
' e mer31.1980. entry into the United sUusamrY. On January 4, 1979. President Proposed Procedure. issued February 12Z
States for consumption of cotton and msan- Carter issued Executive Order 12114 ioD He5 FR OM.7
made fiber textile products in Categories 358 entitled "Environmental Effects Abroad Department of Energy:
Unde the temsn ofthers Arageetf Major Federal Actions." Executive Proposed Guidelines issued September 6.
Regarding International Trade in Textiles Odr114rqie l eea 97(4F 24)
done at Geneva on December 2o,1t7n, as Iagencies taking major Federal actions Department of State:
extended on Deceniber is. nIl; Pursuant to outside the U.S. which are encompassed (1) Foreign Affairs Manuall Circular No.
the Bilateral Cotton, Wool and Man-Made by and not exempted from the Order, to eo7A. Procedures Implementing ESO.
Fiber Textile Agreements on January 9. and have in effect procedures implementing 12114.' (except nuclear actions)
Ii. 1976, as amended, between the th Ore wihi a months after January Novemberified incdu (44pFRc67004).
Governments of the United States and the 4. in7 (i.e., by September 4.1i979). The Majo
"nFiedel Pr toeurs Applaicabl to
PoihPeople's Republic. and in accordance Order requires agencies to consult with MulajrFera Actiontis RubelatintoExctv
with the provisions of Executive Order 11651 NcerAtvte cv
of March 3. 1972. as amended by Executive the Council on Environmental Quality Order 12114."'0 November 13, 1979 (44 FR
Order 11951 of January 6. 1977. you are and the Department of State before 60)
directed to prohibit, effective on June 19. 1960 putting their implementing procedures in Agency for International Development:
and for the twelve-month period beginning on effect. The Council has previously Proposed Environmental Regulations.
January 1,1960 and extending through published certain explanatory October 1. 1979 (44 PR 58378).
December 31, 1960, entry into the United documents concerning implementation Department of Transportationr
Stales for consumption and withdrawal from o .. 114(4F 82 ac 9 otie nNP rcdrs(O
warehouse for consumption of cotton and ofEO121(4FR172Mac29CntieInEPpredesDT
man-made fiber textile products in Categories 1979). On September 26. 1979 the Order 5810.IC) issued October 1. 1979 (44
anand 612. produced or manufactured in Council pbihdits first progress FR 58420). Paragraph 16.
Poland in excess of the following levels of report on agekicy ptocedures Ntoa eoatc n pc
restraint: .. implementing the Executive Order (4 Administrationu
djused Telv-Monh Leels FR 55410). on November 6. 1979 a
Cateorynd Contained in NEPA procedures. Section
Co~~ary,and~~~djustedTwelve-Month
Levels M~~126.321 July 30. 1979(I44 FR -~
issued
fitpestramnt' second progress report (44 FR 84101), on 444 ~).
~~January
~~~~~~~~~ 29. 1980 a third progress report Department of Agriculture:
352-2.01)00O squar ads (45 FR 8638), and on March 25. 1980 a Proposed amendments (containing
The action taken with respect to the fourth prorss report (4S FRt 19293). The prcdue implementing tO. 122114) to ~
Government of the Polish Peo pIe's Republic PPO 0 this Mi~ progress repast is to departmental NEPA procedures.
and with respect to imports of cotton and prvd an update on where affected November 15. in7 (441R WMB).
man-made fiber textilea products from Poland agencies stand in this process. Environmental Protection Agency:
the bmpemendta~ntlo ofyTexil Agreements to m- inAT CONTACT' Proposed procedures Implementing E.0.
inoveI foeg farunction othUned Nicholas C. Yost, General Counsel.,21,Nvme 9 17(4F 87)
States. Council on Environmental Quality, 722 Caeo 2 edrlgncsshdud
Therefore, the directions to the Jackson Place. N.W., Washington. D.C. ato
pulihory2-eduera mleamentsscedle
Commissioner Of Customs, which are 300 (202 39-67514t pb is heproedurs implremet.
necessary for the implementation of such £.lp ntena uue
actions, fall within the foreign sffairs Fit Provres. Report an Agency Department of Treasur.
exception to the rule-moaking provisions of 5 Procedures Implementing 5.0. 12114 Proposed procedures implementing E.O.
U.S.C. 553. This letter will be published in the
Federal Register. ~~The progress report lists Federal 12114 are awaiting final approval.
Siceeyaenis ntw ctgois.I-Ctgoy(Publication anticipated by July 15. 1983).
PaideT. ~ay.Sincerely. two trceuebieshnaegor
Ia agenciesrfiacategor Department of the Interior.
~ ~ ~ rpoe i ratpoedrsiplmnig OlI
.Chaiman. Cminlueforthlnrpleentaton procduresare
proosed fina under preparation. Theme procedures
ofCTautile Comteements. Imlmna io implementing Executive Order 1l1l4 are expected to be published in the near
5-sea t'a)
fl~ot a-fl Flie preared draft proeue raei h uue
Ril..1t 0OO 50405 4E pr oess f developing suhprcedures. 'Although no published inproposed form for
_________ ~~~~~~~~and estiated time Suc
cntains an Public review and comment. the presibls provides
nohlevels of restraint hae" mot bean adjusted to
masted say iampom after December K.,19WM
procedures will be published in the
Federal Re~gister.
an oppflinlity SoW comenst on final
public
i
18. A 42786 Federal Register IVol. 45, No. 124 / Wednesday, June 25. 1950 / Notices
Dated: June 20,19110. the Federal Government shall adopt This ciategory includes agencies, woam
Nicholas C.Yost. procedures to supplement the fial procedures have appeared in ther
General Counsel, regulations. The pupseoagec Federal Register. 6
n nDe. m11-49mns-n-a
Fid sE43 "implementing procedures," as they are Advisory Council on Historic Preservgss 4 1
11.1.11e Coam sits1-ct called, is to translate the broad FIR 4353 (Jan. 2I. 19801). I
______________________ Scn~a~a01 ~suoncua eguaton Cantrl Intefligence Agency, 44W 45 G A(
inu ratc]msninFdrlI Aqg 2. 19711). A
Publiatio
Publication of Eighth
Progess Report
of EghthProgrss
an ecision ~ .Department of Agriculture. 44 FR 4al g*
Rport n _aing. genc 30, 1979).I
on Agency Implementing Procedures W-UL provipe government persone i Animal and Plant Health Inspection A'
ASENCt. Council on Environmental additional, more specific direction for Service, 44 FE 5038 (Aug. 28187Iw)
Quality, Executive Office of the implementing the procedural provisions (correction: 44 FIR 51272 (Aug. 31. In)
President. of NEPA, and will inform the public an Forest ServIce. 44 FR 44718 0
President. of NEPA, and will inform the public and Soil Conservation ServIce, 44A5OI
ACTION: Information Only: Publication of State and loca] officials of how the (A lr)
eight epor on aencyNEPA
proress regulations will be applied to Rural lcefcai.Amnstalne
implementing procedures underIthe individual Federal programs and am5 (Jan.S2 I=)].
National Environmental Policy A~ct. ec eatetof Causes at the Federal
thcous odeeoigRstrOffice.-
SUMMARY: In response to President Implementn prcdrs gnisae Department of Detmes. 4SW 4064 (Avg. 5.
Canter's Executive Order 119911, on required to cosl ih h oni ad Dpriwto) aai. Mr
November 29, i97, the Council on toepublish pofposad rocedures In thernmj
Environmental Quality issued Federal ReIsterfrpbieiwad Department of Health and Human Senvior
regulations implementing the procedural comment. Poseprcdesmtbe. (formerly HEW, notice of adoption of
provisions of the National revised as necessary to respond to the final procedures, 48 FR 301138 (May?,.
Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA"). (43 ideas and suggestions made during the ' 88).
FR 559784560107; 40 CPR 150042508.) comment period. Thereafter, agencies Depatmentt of the Interior (meined). 45 PR
Section 1507.3 of the regulations ar2euie7o umt h rooei (Awrl 2s.lose).
provides that each agency of the Federal final version of their procedures for 30 Depatmen of Tranprato,4 F.02
Government shall have adopted day review by the Council for (ocst. i.rc
1579). N My 9 11
procedures to supplement the coformity with the Act and the NEPA Federal Aviation Administpation, 45 ft
regulations by July 3, in7. The Council regulations. After making such changes 2244Na.1,19)
has indicated to Federal agencies its as are indicated by the Councll's review, Federafkaitrad Administration, 45 ft
intention to publish progress reports on agencies are required to promulgate Depart (Jentfte Trasur,1 5 R882 (an
agency efforts to develop implementing their final procedures. Although CEQ's & a)
procedures under the NEPA regulations. regulations required aencies to publish Environmental Protection Agency, 44 FR
The purpose of these progress reports, their procedures by July 30. 1979 a 04174 (Noi.. 0, In7).
the eighth of which appears below, is to number of Federal agencies did not meet Export-lImport Bank,. 44 FR 508310 (Aug. 30,
provide an update on where agencies this deadline. We stress, however, that 1979).
stand in this process and to inform the CEQ regulations are in effect now Federal Emergency Management Agency, at
interested persons of when to expect the and are binding on all agencies o h Federal rimegCmistesfice. 5P339
h M
publication of proposed procedures for Federal Government now, whether or Fe(lMariim 0Comisson145 38
their review and comment not the agencies are on time or lagard General Services Administration,4 OFIR 8
ll~fORFURTHER BIPORMATION CONTACT. with their own procedures. (JUan. Z.1980).
Nicholas C. Yost, General Counsel, The Council published lbs first Public Buildings Service (seen4 FR 567507
Council on Environmental Quality. 722 progress report an agency Nov. i4.1979).
Jackson Place NW., Washington, D.C. inplementation procedures on May 7, International Communications Agency, 44Wi
20006. 2in1)2scoi3epot n5u750,179 4548 (Aug. 2.1979].
Elgbth ProgessAgency
Report- l Ithir
repodrtoSpemberJul 23.1979, Is Marine Mammal Commission. 44WP MW
Eighth irogre eport Its tird reprt an Sptembe 26, 299. its
n Agenc (Sept. 11, 1979).
ImplementIng Procedure. Under the fourth report on November 2Z109.9 ItS National Aeronautics and Space
National Environmental Policy Ant fifth report on December 14, 1979, its Administration. 44 FR 44485 (July 30,
At the direction of President Carter sixth report on January 29.1299 and its 1In9. [corrections: 44WFi 49650 (Aug.24,
(Execuive
Oder 1991),on Noember seventh progress report on March 25. 1979); 44 FR 1199o (Dec. 5, in7)).
29E19e8uthve Counc19) onENovirombenta 1980. (44 Fit 278B1-26782; 44 FR 430cr- National Capitol Planning Commission 44WP
Quali8tyhssed regunclatonsnirmplmenting 433;4 FR 55408-5510; 44 FR 63132- 6492 (Nov. 8.1979).
theliprocsedua provisaions o thpe etn 613 44 FR 72622-72823: 45 FR 0838- National Science Foundation 4MP s (J~an. Z.
National Envirornmental Policy Act SOW, 45 FR is2z4.) Thte-eghth progress Overseas Private Investment CorporatIon, 44
("NEPA"). These regulations appear at report appears below. The Council FR 51355 (Aug. 31, 1979). [NEPA
Volume 43 of the Federal Reffister, pages hopes that concerned members of the Procedures are contained in this agencys
55978-50007 and in forthcoming public will review and comment upon procedures Implementing Executive
revisions to Volume 40 of the Code of agency procedures to Insure that the Order 12114 cited above.]
Federal Regulations. sections 154D_508 reforms required by President Canter Postal Service, 44 F 63534 (Nov. i. 1979).
Their purpose is to reduce paperworkc and by the Council's regulations are Small Business Adim latrion. 45ft 7355
-and delay associated with the Imleented.Agencie reain (Febl. 1. IWO]l.
envirnmentl
revew prcess nd to imp'eening oeue r itdWater Resources Council. 44 FR 611922 (Dec.
fsenvroenvioen ntal quality
prcs unde oo'm in7). t2a Proposed Procedures Hove
envirnmental uder mne ofefloin nCategory
foster through qualty
me of or,
b~lrdecision er NEP. caeois Been Published.
Sectio 1I 3 Category *1: FialProceduresHove Been This category Includes agencies whome
regulations providstaechgny Pubishued proposed Procedures have appeared in the
19. Federal Register / Vol. 45, No. 124 / Wednesday, June 25, 1980 / Notices 42787
reedRagsise. Thorse agencies whose final Urban Mass Transportation are widely implemented in the day-to-
procedures are expected within 30 days are Administration, 44 FR 5043 (Oct. 15. day activities of government.
marked with a single asterisk ('): those I90).. NihlsC. Test.
expected within 60 days by a double asterisk Federal Communications Commission. 44 FR GnrlCusl
C".3 3803 (July, Ifl97)'
ACTION, 44 FR8It010 (Oct. 1I.1IWO). Federal Trade Commission. n4 P 42712 (July June 3D.1080.
Agency for InternatIonal Development 441 *,Rn IFI 1c. in10215 File e4-S W Iam
t International Boundary and Water 086214-
88378 (Oct. 1, in7).
Ars Inrol and Disarmament Agency. 45 Commission (U.S. Section), 44 FR 61655
FRi3932 (June I0.1960). 437(u., (Oct. 2S 19Th).' EATETO EES
1979).* [reissuance of part: 45 FR 16132 interstate Commerce Commission. 45n DEATENRFDEE
(Mar. IL 1960). 1526 (Ma. 1I. l06).--Dprmn fteAm
Consumer Product Safety Commission. 44 FR National Credit Union Administration. 45 FR D~teto h ri
8M(Oct 321,In). 12211 (Feb. 25. 1960). Intent To Prepare a Draft
De t of Aicultuwe agencies
art Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 45 FR 13739 Environmentall Impact Statement on
Agriculture Staiblization and Conservation WMa. 3,1303. Proposed Federal Naviation
Service. 44 PR44167 (july 27,19Th) Pennsylvania Avenue Development Improvement of Fort Plerce Harbor.
k [corrctlol: 44 FR45631 (A. 3,197n)].' Corporation. 44 FR 45925 (Aug. 6.1079). ptaL
Education A=mnetration. 45
acience and(Feb.39.L 19610). TenSWee Valley Authority, 44I PR aasctUS9Am Crsoft9nei
nlres
FR 11147 A0 r S ryCrso
Notice of proposed categorical exclusion of Dull' A.1079).
certain Deparmn fAiutr gny Vetersas Administration, 44 FRt 4828 (Aug. DD
tni4=5 g catUMa~ac 717)'ACTbKt Notice of intent to preparesa
Deparmnt of Defense agencies Category *3: Anticipate Publication of envrnetlipc
drft ttmn
Department of the Air Force, 4MFR 44118 Proposed weua* by July0 1W.
INC. (DEIS).________
(july395, 1979). This category includes agencies thatam eusMAtr 1. The project consists of
Department of the Army, Corps of epce opbihpooe rcdrsi epnn h xsigFr ire
EngIneers, 44 FR 3822 (June 20, In7).' xetdt*uls rpsdpoeue i epnn h xsigFr ire
Department of the Army, 48 FR 1068 (jan. 4. the Federal Register by July 30. 1080. Florida. Federal Navigation Project
1860). Bureaunof Indian Affairs depth of 25 fret and increasing the width
Department of Commerce agencies: Department of the Navy of the navigation channel and turning
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Fanners Home Administration basin. Disposal of dredged material
Administration. 44 FR 80779 (Oct. 22. Federal Reserve System would be distributed among upland.
1979).' Gooia uvybah n pnoensts
Economic Development Administration, 45 uvybah ri pnoensts
PR 4102 Jn 718) Category *4: Publication of Proposed 2. The following alternatives will be
Federal Energy mReglatorey Commission. 44 *
Ptocedurt* Delayed Beyond Julya 10811 considered. -
FR 5M0= (Aug. V7.1879).' This category includes agencies that are a, Project depths of 32. 36, and 40 feet.
Food and Drug Administration. 44 Fit71742 not expected to publish proposed procedures b. Three turning basin configurations.
(Dec. 11. 1979). in the Federal Register by July 30. 1960. c.-Four upland disposal sites.
Department of Housing and Urban Appaiachian Regional Commission d. No action.
Development. nf4 8R7906 (Nov. 27, Bureau of Land Management 3. a. Public involvement to date has
197).' rceAdiitaonIncluded a Public Meeting on 4 April
Community Development Block Grant CiommunitySrices Administatn 178 and an environmental workshop
te Intrioragenies:Farm
Deparmentof Credit Adminristration meeting on 13 March 1980 in Fort Pierce
Reourcs~erlceSF1
Wate andPowe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation attended by Federal, State, and local
4702?(Aug. 14,1979)." Federal Ham Loan Dank Board agencies and conservation
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Federal Savings and Loan Insurance organIzatiofli. A formulation stage
Service, 44F1 49523 (AUL 23. 1079).' Corporation public meeting is planned for late July
FMs and Wildlife Service,. 4PR 5582 wMoTR - I900 in Fort Pierce. Comments onL
(Nov. 15,2I7l).' National Highway Traffic Safety alternatives and environmental
Bureau pf Mines. 45 FR 1000 (Feb. 14. A msulconcerns have been solicited by letters
1960).~ ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~~Amnsraint eerl tt, n oa aece n
OMfceo Surface Mining Reclamation an Saint Lawrence Seaway Corporation t eea ttadlclaece n
Control. 45 FR 1043 (Feb. 14, 1960). Securities and Exchtange Commission private organizationis. Further
National Park Servipe, 45 FR 32128 (May Th eeomn fparticipation is invited from any
960lo). 'edvlpetoagnyinterested parties.
Depatent of labor. SF1 OM DMm4.
PR 87 Implementing procedures is a critical b. Significant issues to be analyzed in
I979). stage in Federal efforts to reform the depth in the DEIS are prelIminarily as
Department of justice, 44 FR 43751 (July 26, NEPA process. Theme procedures must, follows'
I079).~~~~~~~~ of course, be consistent with the 1. nImpact on channel and harbor
Drug Enforcement Agency. 44 FR 43784 Council's regulations and provide the enlarement on local marine resources.
(July 5.,1979)." means for reducing paperwork and - P. Scondary effects of port
Immigration and Naturalization Service, 44 delay and producing better decisions in deepening: potential petroleum products
FR 43754 (July 28. 1979)."
Bureau of Prisons, S Fit43753 (Juy 26 agency planning and decislounmaking. traffic, new industrial develdpment and
1079).~~~~~~~~ ~Interested persons will have the waste generation.
Office of justice, Assistance. Research mid dpportunity to make their suggestions a. Impacts on manatees from
Statistics (formerly LEAA). oate for~mv~ agency procedures when
." Increased ship traffic.
hedamijusister. n~ inth
she .J*.L4 ffct
Department of State. 4 PRltm11111 thyarNuusu.uvFeea 4Efct f2p1n.dsoslo
1979).- ~~~~~Register in proposed form. Broad public dredged material on pround water
Department of Transportation agencies: participation at this crucial juncture quality.
Federal Highway AdmInistration. 4a FR could go a long way toward ensuring c. Consultation with appropriate.-
am3 (Oct15. In)I.' that the goals of the NEPA regulations Federal and State agencies is required
20. -
* ~~~~Federal Register /Vol. 45, No. 124 IWednesday, June 25, 1980 Notices 42785
Inraethe previously established COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL Category i-Federalagencies that hove
levels of restraints for Categories 359 OUALITY Pubhshedproposed or finalprocedures
and 812 totedesignated amounts.iml enngE .114
Paul t. O'Day, Ffth Progress Report on Agency Dprmn fDfne
Chainnon. Committee for the Impl'ementation Procedures Implementing Executve FinalProedues isud April 12.1979 (44
of Textile Agreements. Order 12114, "EnvIronmental Effects FR 21788).
Committee for the implementation of Textile Abroad of Major Federal Actions" Export-Impoart Bank of the Unites States:
Agreements (aur4,17)Final'* Procedures issued August 20, 1979
CommIssioner of Customs, AGENCY: Council on Environmental (44 PR 30813).
Department of the Treasury, Washington, Quality, Executive Office of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation:
ftC S22 President. Final!*Procedures issued August 31, 1979
Dear directive
DeerM. Comissioer
Mr. Commissioner. This
Ths dirctive
~~~~~~~(44
FR 51385).
ACTIOt. Information Only: Publication of National Oceanic and Atmospheric
amends, but dome not cancel, the directive of FitPrgesRptonA ncAdnsrao:
December 21. 1979 from the Chairman of the FfhProdrsIpleRepotg Execuive Arpsdmin vistration: Dretv
Committee for the implementation of Textile PrcdrsmpeetnExuivPooedRiedNADrcie
Agreements which directed you to prohibit. Order 12114, "Environmental Effects mllmnenting NEPA and E.O. 12114.
for the twelve-month period beginning on Abroad of Major Federal Actions." October 2Z,1979 (44 FR 80789).
Januaryl2. ilS and extending through Department of Commerce:
December 31.19Mo entry into the United suuuant. On January 4. 1979, President Proposed Procedure. issued February 12,
States for consumption of cotton and man- Car-t r Issued Executive Order 12114 ION (45 PR 9307).
made fiber textile products in Categories 39 entitled "Environmental Effects Abroad Departmenit of Energy:
Unde the temos oftheArrageen of Major Federal Actions." Executive Proposed Guidelines issued September 6.
Regarding international Trade in Textiles Odr114rq~e l eea 97(4F 24)
done at Geneva on December 20. 1973, as agencies taking major Federal actions Department of State:
extended on Decenlber 15, 1977; pursuant to outside the U.S. which are encompassed (1)Foreign Affairs Manuall Circular No.
the Bilateral Cotton, Wool and Man-Made by and not exempted from the Order, to 807A. Procedures Implementing E.0.
Fiber Textile Agreements on January 9,and haei fetpoeue mlmn~g12114,' (except nuclear actions)
ni. Ion,. as amended, between the the Order within 6 months after January (rvme 1 994 R80)
Governments of the United States and the MjoUnFledePraloctions Replating to
Polish People's Republic; and in accordace 1979 (i.e., by September 4,1979). The MaUnifiedea Pr toeurs Applaicabl to
o Excutve rdaner15
withtheproisins Order requires agencies to consult with Nuclear Activities Subject to Executive
oftMarhe pr1visioas amnedb ExecutiveOre125 the Council on Environmental Quality Order 12114," * November 13. 1979 (44 FR
Order 11951 of January e,1im you are and the Department of State before essooj.
directed to prohibit, effective on June 19, 1960 putting their implementing procedures in Agency for International Development,
and for the twelve-month period beginning on effect. The Council has previously Proposed Environmental Regulations,
Januar 1,19ow and extending through published certain explanatory October 1.1979 (44 FR 36378).
- emb~er 31. 19K0 entry into die United documents concerning implementation Department of Transportation:
States for consumaption and withdrawal from ofEO121 4 R172Mac29CntieinNP redesDT
warehouse for consumption of cotton and of97.0. 1211 (44ebe 18722
FR Marhe 29Ontaied inNAQ proeduOtbre (DOT79(4
man-made fiber textile products in Categories 199.O Setme26199herdr811Cisudcobr199(4
Ng9 and s12. produced or manufactured in Council published its first progress FR 56420)' Paragraph 16.
Poland in excess uof the following levels of report on agelicy procedures National Aeronautics and Space
resraint*.. implementing the Executive Order (44 Admininstration:
Category and Adjusted Twelve-Month Levels FR55410), FR on November s, in ~~ Contained in NEPA procedures, Section
1nNvebr16199a.n321 (44 FR -
issued July 30, 1979
of Restraint Isecond progress report (44 FR 64101). on 44490-44491).
ass-4l0M pounds January 29. 1980 a third progress report Department of Agriculture:
eiz-zcmooocD square yards (45 FR 0838), and on March 25, 198 a Proposed amendments (containing
The action taken with respect to the fourth propoes report 145 FR 19293). T'he procedures implementing E.0.12114) to
Government of die Polish People's Republic purposeof this fif progress report is to departmental NEPA procedures.
and with respect to imports of cotton and provide an update on where affected NOVember iS,1979 (44 FROSmm).
man-made fiber textile products from Poland agencies stand In this process. Enviromental Protection Agencqn
has been determined by the Committee for PO puursesu uwFORunio CONTACT. Proposed procedures implementing 3.0.
the implementation of Textile Agreements to 1 Nvme29i7 44RO77)
Involve foreign affairs fsinctlons of the United Nicholas C. Yost, General Counsel, i4Noe er.179(4F878)
States. Council on Environmental QualIty, 722 Caeoy2 edalgncsshdud
Therefore, the directions to the Jackson Place. N.W., Washington. D.C. Cteopulspry o-eduera agences ceduled
Commissioner of Customs, which are 2008 (202) 3954-750. to.21is h epro
pb eduresimplemetn
necessary for the implementation of such £.Z;Emtenftm
actions, fall within the foreign affairs Fifth Progress Report on Agency Department of Treasury.
exception to the rule-making provisions of 5 Procedures Impleanending ELO 1214 Proposed procedures implementing O.~
U.S.C. 553. This letter will be published in the
FedSUl Register The progress report lists Federal 12114mar awaiting final approvaL
Sincerely, ~~~~~~~agencies
in two categories. In Categor (Publication anticipated by July I&125,931.
SPau rlT.Oey, I r gnista aepbihd~ Department of the Interior.
Phaul Tn om t. . fo teyp Intarosed ornce procedpurlses
final Draft procedures Implementing E3.0.1214
Chahma,Comittee or proosed r fina Procduresare
Impleentaton th under preparation. These procedures
of Taxtii.Agreements. Impemni Eeutv Odr m are expected to be published in the near
Category it gnie hthv f tmr.
Ribs. U-reiN
Fled e-ae-t t".lprepared drf proceduresot Inptheo
orbiared _dfo___fo
flis -m 314541 process of developing such procedures., Mg o ulse n rpsdfr o
and contains an estimated time such public review sad comment. the pramble provides
'The levels ofrestraint have not been adjusted to procedures will be published in the an Opportmnity Wo pbiow csmmet -n final
reflect any Imports alter December sIL mms Federal Register. pessa
21. 42786 Federal Reighter IVol. 45, No. 124 1 Wednesday, June z5. 1980 / Notices
* ~~~Dated: June 20. Iw1o. the Federal Government shall adopt This category includ.s agencies whe*
Niciolas C.Yost. Procedures to supplement the . final procedures have appeared Inthe
General Counsel, regulations. The purpose of agnc Federal Regisiter. F
IMOoc 1e-ah1s Filed s4-asc Snamj1 "implementing procedures," as they are
mume coot cia4-iM Advisory Council on Historic Preservasum,45,
called, is to tranulate the broad FR 4353 OJa. 22. 1980].
standards of the Council's regulatin Central Inleligence Agency. 44 ft 4545 A
Publiction Proress Rport
f Eighh Into .~~~~~~tin (Aug. 2. Ign]. A
indo practical action In Federal planning Departmet of Agriculture. 44 PR "0 e
onbliAgency f Eim
ghmtin ProcedresRpr wind decisioninaking. Agency procedures
on AencyImplmentng Pocedres so. in]. A
AGENCY: Council on Environmental illprovide government personnel with Animal and Plant Health Inspection
additional, more specific direction for Service. 44FPR 5038 (Aug. 2A Ion) 1
Quality, Executive Office of the implementing the procedural provisions
President. Icorrection: 44 PR 812n2 (A. 3.1,lf,
of NEPA. and will inform the public and Forest Service, 44 FR 44718 01 3. IVM
ws
AL~onor Information Only: Publication of State and local officials of how the Soil Conseirvatioc Service. 44 Ft s8
(
eighth progress report on agency EArgltoswl eapidt
implementing procedures under the Individual Federal programs and
National Environmental Policy Act. OM (lan. ES1 . .9
activities. Departmenut of Commerm, at the Federa
In the course of developing Resister Office.-
SUMMsARY: In response to President Implementing procedures, agencies are Depabtmnt of Defliense S4IR 451(Au"~
Cartr's xectiveOrde an
21119I required to consult with the Council and Dp fIory 5P
November 29. 1978., the Council on to publish proposed procedures in the MMtl
Environmental Quality issued Dearmen fbra Rmo-
Federal Register for public review and Department of Health and Human saervc
regulations implementing the procedural comment. Proposed procedures must be
provisions of the National (formerly HEW), notice of adoption of
revised as necessary to respond to the final procedures, a5 PR 3013 (May?7,
Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA"). (43 Ideas and suggestions made during the
FR 55978-5800?: 40 CFR 1500-1508.) I )
comment period. Thereafter, agencies Dpartmet of the Interior (revised), 451PR
Section 1507.3 of the regulations are required to submit the proposed
provides that each agency of h eea V7541 (April 23.1930).
ia eso fterpoeue o 4
Government shall have adopted Fderal of heir prceduresfor 30(Oct.Department 197o).
I theverion fnal 1,
of Transportation. 44 PR 58420
day review by the Council for Coast Guard, 4aPR 8281 (May 19. 1961).
procedures to supplement the conformity with the Act and the NEPA Federal Aviation Admlnlstmatimn 4581R
in.
regulations by July s0o. The Council regulations. After making such changes
224 (Jan. 10. 19110).
has indicated to Federal agencies its as are indicated by the Council's review,
intention to publish progress reports onl Federal Rtairoad Administration. 45 FR
agencies are required to promulgate Dearmen(fune Tresuy1980R).8Om
agency efforts to develop implementing their fins] procedures. Although CE' Dearmen fteTesr, 8F.22 Jn
procedures under the NEPA regulations, regulations required agencies to publish Environmental Protection Agency, 44 PR
The purpose of these progress reports, their procedures by July 30, 197 a
the eighth of which appears below, is to 84174 (Nov. 6,1979).
number of Federal agencies did not meet Export-Import Bank. 44 Fit 50810 (Aug. 30,
provide an update on where agencies this deadline. We stress, however, that 1979).
stInteetd persons ofeswhnd to expect
p the CEQ regulations are in effect now
inteestd oprsos t exectthe and are binding on all agencies of the
whn Federal Emnergencyj Management Agency, at
publication of proposed procedures for Federal Government now, whether or th Federal Resister Office.
Federal Maritime Commission, 45 FR 3309
their review and commient. not the agencies are on time or laserd
'Pe)R FURTHER EUORU1111ATION CONTACT: (may 21, 1low].
with their own procedures. . General Services Adminfistration, 45SFR 83
Nicholas C.Yost. General Counsel, Th CmmW published its first
Council on Environmental Quality, 722 Public Buildings Service (see 4SIR 8W5876
Progres report - agency Nov. 14.1Ion).
Jackson Place NW., Washington. D.C implementation procedures on May 7.
2000. 202-395-5750. InternatIonal Communications Agency, 44 FR
I= It seon report an July 23.11979, 4548 (Aug. 2.10I9].
Eighth Progps Repxt om Agency Its third report on September 2R 1979, its Marene Mamma Comm) son
Implementing Procedures Under the 23
fourth report on November . In Its (Setioa 197c0).
11, dSpe
National Environmental Policy Act fifth report on December 14. 197. It AdmionalsAroauticsond Space48 3) Ol
At the direction of President Carter sith report on January190, 1980 and its
(Executive Order 11991], on November in9). [corrections: 44 PR 49550 (Aug. 24.
seventh progress report on March 25, 29793:44 PR 60920 (Dec. 5.1979)).
29,197, on Evironmntal
theCouncl 980. (44 FR 28781-28782 44 FR 43037,- National Capitol Planning Commission, 44 1R
Quality issued regulations Implemienting 4303844 FR 554084841t'44FR 63132-
the procedural provisions of the 04023 cinc 8,51F.9379)
FNov.d 2
63133; 44 FR 72622-72823; 45 PR eon8- NainlSiceFndto. 4 RG n
National Environmental Policy Act W4045 FR 10294.] The-eighth progress
("NEP"]. Teareulatins
apear a repot appars blow, he CoIIOIIOverseas private Investment Corporation, 44
VoluePA43 ofThee FederaltRenst, peage
a hestat conctap mhembr
earsedow Cofnthe FR 51355 (Aug. 31, Ign)
Volum43
Regiter, ages
55978-5e00? and in forthcoming o the ederaopes will cncernd memers oupon
'pubolic
hat theProcedures are contained[NEPA agency's in this
review and comment procedures implementing Executive
revisions td Volume 40 of the Code of agency procedures to insumre~that the
Federal Regulations. sections 184O-50B8 Order 12114 cited above.)
reforms required by President Carter Postal Service, 44IR 83524 (Nov. 5. In7).
Their purpose is to reduce paperwork and by the Council's regulations are Small Busliness AdminIstration 4513R 738
and delay associated with the implemented. Agencies preparing
environmental review process and to (Feb. 1.1IBM).
r drs*ampeetfghlsed Water Resources Council, 4 F1 M0M2 (Decm
foster environmental quality thrunderConegofy the followlnPrfcurure10Ho).
better decisions under NEPA. categories: BeetPuloished.xeedccdnsHv
Section 1507.3 of the NElPA Category #1: Mai Aencduase Have Bee
regulations provides that each agency of Publishect This category includes agencies whose
proposed procedure have appeared in the
22. FdrlRegister /Vol. 45, No.ll24 /WednesdayJune 25. 1980/1Notices LW
'
V ~~~~~~~~~~~~311913
(July 3, 1079)' eealCusl
ACTION, 44 FR 60110 (Oct. 18.1979]. Federal Trade Commission. 44 FR 4V712 (July Jums 20, 1080.
Agency for International Development. 44 FR n it n-in
Dcctwo.[P IlSMm
5-S-f MS -J
58378 (Oct. 1,1979).* International Boundary and Water tsum coes 51141-U
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. 45 Commission (U.S. Section), 4WFi M8165
ft 38320 (Une 10. 1910). (C 1 99.
Civil Aeronautics Board, 44Fit 45837 (Aug. 3. Ot3.i) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
1879).' (roissuance of part: 45 FR i813 Interstate Commerce Commission. 45 FR
(Mar.12. 19110). 1523 (Mar. 10, Igofl.--Dprimt fd r
Consumer Product Safety Comminsaion. 44 FR National Credit Union Administration. 45 FR D leto h m
02535 (Oct 31. 1079). 1221 (Feb. X5.19mb). Intent To Prepare a Draft
Department of Agriculture agencies Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 4t FR 1373 Envlmronmetshl Impact Statement on
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation (Mar. 3.1l060). o ndFer Nvatn
Srrieton 44 FRt 5131 (An.2,19In)). Pennsylvania Avenue Development Impr FedenofFral Paetco Hsu
Sorervice. 44 4407l =(July n)
FR 27, I].--,*o otPireMno
Sciec an dcto d~ tratIon. 45 Corporation. 44 FR 45925 (Aug. S. 1979). pb. 1,
FR 1114 (Eb.uc.tiWo). Tennsessee Valley Authority. 44 FR 30670 NCYser U.S. AmyII Corps of Engineers.
Notice of proposed categorical exclusion of aJwy 8. 197).'
certain Department of Agriculture agency Veterans Adminiutratlion. 44WP 4628 (Aug. DD
programs. 45 FR 38092 (June 6, 1960). 17, Ing).' ALO~tO Notice of intent to prepare a
Department of Defense Agencies Category *3: Anticipate Publication of draft environmental impact statement
Dear etof the Air Force. 44 FR 44118 PrpsdPoeue~n sasiDEAar
yJl (DEIS). h rjc ossso
Deprtmntof heArm, orp.o This category includes agencies that frUMMARY' 1.Ilprjccostsf
Dengrneers, of FRe382y2 (June ofi) expected to publish proposed procedures in deepening the existing Fort Pierce.
Department of the Army, 45 FR 1086 (Jan. 4, the Federal Register by July 30. 1980. Florida. Federal Navigation Project
1990). Dureau of Indian Affairs dphof 25 feet and increasing the width
Department of Commerce agencies: Department of the Navy nvgto hne n unn
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Farmers Home Administration ofl thDaigpoatincanl andrdg
d
mturning
Administration.
(Octbain.Diposl
AdIn= tato.44F.079(ct2, FitWM Federal Reserve System
44 f dedgd ateia
would be distributed among upland.
Economic Development AdmInistration. 45 Geological Survey beach, and open ocean sites.
PR 41028 (Uwe 17, 1900). Category *4: Publication of Aprposed 2. The following alternatives will be
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 44 Procedures Delayed Beyond July sa itax considered.
FR WMIS (Aug. Vr. in7).' This category includes agencies that are a. Project depths of 32, 36. and 40 feet.
Food -nd Drug Administration. 44 FR 71742 not expected to Publish Proposed procedures b. Three turning basin configurations.
(Dec. 11. 1979). in the Federal Roegster by July 30, lmo. c.-Four upland disposal sites.
Department of Housing and UrbanApaahaReinlCm siod.Naco.
DeveOpmnt. 4F 6 0B(o. 7. D au of Land Management 8. a. Public involvement to date has
Community Development Block Grant Community ServicesAdistaonIcueaPblcMengn Apl
Progust 4aPR 4566 (Aug. Z inj9.' Defense Logistic Agency 1978 and An environmental workshop
Department of the Interior agencies: Fwrm Credit Administration Ameeting on 13 March 198 in Fort Pierce
Water and Power Resources Service. 44 pR Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation attended by Federal, State, and local
47627 (Aug. 14.10In)."' Federal Home loan Bank Board agencies and conservation
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Federal Savings and Loan Insurance organizations. A formulation stage
ServIce, F441t 953(A~ 23.1979).' Corporation public meeting is planned for late July
Fish and Wildlife ServIce,4 t682a- 80i otPere omnso
(Nov. 15, 1IWO).*' Rwx a o-I nFr ire omnso
Bureau pf Mines. 45WP 10043 (Feb. 14 National Highway Traffic Safety alternatives and environmental
1960). Administration concerns have been solicited by letters
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation a'nd Saint Lawrence Seaway Corporation to Federal, State, and local agencies and
Control, 45 FtR10043 (Feb. 14.1900). Securities and Exchange Commission private organizations. Further
National Park Servl0e, 45 FR 32120 (MaypatcaioIsnvedfmay
Is.12960). The developmentpofiagencyinterestedfparties
Deartmnt of Labor, 44 ft eam Dec. 4. Iplementigpoeue saciia b igifcan isues to be analyzed in
2svj.7tag
Department of Justice, 44 PR 43M5 (July 21.
In Feelefottoror
NEPA process. These procedures must,
th dept Un are prelimninarily as
D2h
follows.
1979)." of course, be consistent with the 1. impact on channel and harbor
DragEnfocemet Agncy.44WF 48754 Council's regulations and provide the elargement on local marine resources.
ImmgraionandNatralzatonservice, 44 means for reducing paperwork and t Secondary effects of -or
FR ins."delay
a43754(July and producing better decisions in deepening: potential petroleum products
Bureau aft
f Prisos, aul agency planning And declslonMAking. traffkc ne industral develdpment and
in)." ~~~~~~~~~Interested the
persons will have waste generation.
Ofict f utieAsistis(omryLL ,ance
Rhesac ad opportunity to make their suggestions a. Impacts on manatees from
Stdataeistic frerly forAA).rat agency procedures when increased ship traffic.
Department of State. 441 -R0~ 21 (Nov. tey are ptutshed inteFdrl4 fet fuplanddipslo
1979l.. ~~~~~Register in Proposed form. Broad public dredged material on ground water
Department ofrTransportation agencies: participation at this crucial juncture quality.
Fedra Highway Adininstration. PR could go a long way toward ensuring C.Consultation With appropriate
sie(Oct 15. 159).' that the goals of the NEPA regulations Federal and StAte Agendaes Is required
23. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT F -
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
722 JACKSON PLACE. N.W.
WASHINGTON. 0. C. 2006
60EQZ9*
November 18, 1980
Federal Register
Room 8401
1101 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20408
ATTN: Ilona Mays
Dear Ms. Mays:
I am enclosing the Ninth Progress Report on Agency
implementing Procedures Under the National Environ-
mental Policy Act and the Sixth Progress Report con
Agency Procedures Implementing E.O. 12114 for
publication in the; Federal Register at the earliest
possible time.
Your cooperation in publication of the progress
reports is greatly appreciated. If there are any
questions, please contact me at 395-5750.
Sincerely,
inter A
Acting-Gener ~Counsel
Enclosures
24. * ~~AGENCY: Council on Environmental Quality, Executive Office of the
President
ACTION: Information Only: Publication of Ninth Progress Report on
Agency Implementing Procedures Under the National Environmental
Policy Act
SUMMARY: In response to President Carter's Executive Order 11991, on November 29,
1978, the Council on Environment4l Quality issued regulations implementing the
procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act ('NEPA"). 43
F.R. 55978-56007; 40 C.F.R. 1500-08). Section 1507.3 of the regulations provides
that each agency of the Federal Government shall have adopted procedures to
supplement the regulations by July 30, 1979. The Council has indicated to
Federal agencies its intention to publish progress reports on agency efforts to
develop implementing procedures under the NEPA regulations. The purpose of
these progress reports, the ninth of which appears below, is to provide an
update on where agencies stand in this process and to inform interested persons
of when to expect the publication of proposed procedures for their review and
comment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
C. Foster Knight, Acting General Counsel, Council on Environmental Quality, 722
Jackson Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006; 202-395-5750.
25. NINTH PROGRESS REPORT ON AGENCY IMPLEMENTING
PROCEDURES UNDER THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
At the direction of President Carter (Executive Order 11991), on November 29,
1978, the Council on Environmental Quality issued regulations implementing the
procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act C"NEPA"). These
regulations appear at Volume 43 of the Federal Register, pages 55978-56007 and
in Volume 40 of the Code of Fedqral Regulations, Sections 1500-1508. Their
purpose is to reduce paperwork and delay associated with the environmental
review process and to foster environmental quality through better decisions
under NEPA.
Section 1507.3 of the NEPA regulations provides that each agency of the Federal
government shall adopt procedures to supplement the regulations. The purpose
of agency "implementing procedures," as they are called, is to translate the
broad standards of the Council's regulations into practical action in Federal
planning and decisionmaking. Agency procedures will provide government personnel
with additional, more specific direction far implementing the procedural
provisions of NEPA, and will inform the public and State and local officials of
how the NEPA regulations will be applied to individual Federal programs and
activities.
In the course of developing implementing procedures, agencies are required to
consult with the Council and to publish proposed procedures in the Federal
Register for public review and comment. Proposed procedures must be revised as
necessary to respond to the ideas and suggestions made during the consent
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26. period. Thereafter, agencies are required to submit the proposed final version
of their procedures for 30 day review by the Council f or conformity with the
Act and the NEPA regulations. After making such changes as are indicated by
the Council's review, agencies are required to promulgate their final procedures.
Although CEQ's regulations recuired agencies to publish their procedures by
July 30, 1979 a number of Federal agencies did not meet this deadline. We
stress, however, that the CEQ regulations are in effect now and are binding on
all agencies of the Federal government now, whether or not the agencies are on
time or late with their own procedures.
The Council published its first progress report on agency implementation pro-
cedures on May 7, 1979, its second report on July 23, 1979, its third report on
September 26, 1979, its fourth report on November 2, 1979, its fifth report on
December 14, 1979, its sixth report on January 29, 1980, its seventh report on
March 25, 1980, and its eighth report an June 25, 1980 (44 F.R. 26781-82; 44
F.R. 43037-38; 44 P.R. 55408-55410; 44 F.R. 63132-63133; 44 P.R. 72622-72623;
45 P.R. 6638-6640; 45 P.R. 19294; 45 F.R. 42786). The ninth progress report
appears below. The Council hopes that concerned members of the public will
review and comment upon agency procedures to insure that the reforms required
by President Carter and by the Council's regulations are implemented. Agencies
preparing implementing procedures are listed under one of the following four
categories:
Category # 1: Final Procedures Have Been Published
This category includes agencies whose final procedures have appeared In the
Federal Register.
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27. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 45 P.R. 4353 (Jan. 22, 1980).
Agency for International Development, 45 F.R. 70239 (Oct. 23, 1980).
Central Intelligence Agency, 44 F.R. 45431 (Aug. 2, 1979).
Consumer Product Safety Commission, 45 F.R. 69433 (Oct. 21, 1980).
Department of Agriculture, 44 P.R. 44802 (July 30, 1979).
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 44 P.R. 50381
(Aug. 28, 1979) [correction: 44 P.R. 51272 (Aug. 31, 1979)].
Porest Service, 44 P.R. 44718 (July 30, 1979).
Soil Conservation Service, 44 P.R. 50576 (Aug. 29, 1979).
Rural Electrification Administration, 45 F.R. 6592 (Jan. 29, 1980).
Department of Commerce, 45 P.R. 47898 (July 17, 1980).
Economic Development Administration, 45 P.R. 63310 (Sept. 24, 1980).
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 45 P.R. 49312
(July 24, 1980).
Department of Defense, 44 P.R. 46841 (Aug. 9, 1979).
Army Corps of Engineers, 45 F.R. 56790 (Aug. 25, 1980).
Department of the Army, 45 P.R. 69215 (Oct. 20, 1980).
Department of Energy, 45 P.R. 20694 (Mar. 28, 1980); Proposed amendments for
categorical exclusions for Puel Use Act, 45 P.R. 53199 (Aug. 11, 1980).
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28. Department of the Interior (revised), 45 F.R. 27541 (April 23, 1980).
Fish and Wildlife Service, 45 F.R. 47941 (July 17, 1980).
Water and Power Resources Services, 45 F.R. 47944 (July 17, 1980).
Department of State, 45 F.R. 59553 (Sept. 10, 1980).
Department of Transportation, 44 F.R. 56420 (Oct. 1, 1979).
Coast Guard, 45 P.R. 32816 (May 19, 1980).
Federal Aviation Administration, 45 P.R. 2244 (Jan. 10, 1980).
Federal Highway Administration, issued jointly with UMTA, 45 F.R. 71968
(Oct. 30, 1980).
Federal Railroad Administration, 45 P.R. 40854 (June 16, 1980).
Urban Mass Transportation Administration, issued jointly with FHWA, 45
F.R. 71968 (Oct. 30, 1980).
Department of the Treasury, 45 P.R. 1828 (Jan. 8, 1980).
Environmental Protection Agency, 44 F.R. 64174 (Nov. 6, 1979).
Export-Import Bank, 44 P.R. 50810 (Aug. 30, 1979).
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 45 F.R. 41141 (June 18, 1980); proposed
amendments for categorical exclusions, 45 P.R. 67886 (Oct. 14, 1980).
Federal Maritime Commission, 45 P.R. 33996 (May 21, 1980).
Federal Railroad Administration, 45 P.R. 40854 (June 16, 1980).
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29. * General Services Administration, 45 F.R. 83 (Jan. 2, 1980).
Public Buildings Service (see 44 F.R. 65675, Nov. 14, 1979).
International Communications Agency, 44 F.R. 45489 (Aug. 2, 1979).
Marine Mmnnal Commission, 44 F.R. 52837 (Sept. 11, 1979).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 44 P.R. 44485 (July 30, 1979)
[corrections: 44 P.R. 49650 (Aug. 24, 1979); 44 P.R. 69920 (Dec. 5, 1979)].
National Capitol Planning Commission, 44 F.R. 64923 (Ncov. 8, 1979).
National Science Foundation, 45 F.R. 39 (Jan. 2, 1980).
Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 44 P.R. 51385 (Aug. 31, 1979).
[NEPA Procedures are contained in this agency's procedures implementing
Executive Order 12114 cited above.]
Postal Service, 44 F.R. 63524 (Nov. 5, 1979).
Small Business Administration, 45 F.R. 7358 (Feb. 1, 1980).
Tennessee Valley Authority, 45 P.R. 54511 (Aug. 15, 1980).
Veteran's Administration, 45 F.R. 62800 (Sept. 22, 1980).
Water Resources Council, 44 P.R. 69921 (Dec. 5, 1979).
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30. Category #2: Proposed Procedures Have Been Published
This category includes agencies whose proposed procedures have appeared in the
Federal Resisterl. Those agencies whose final procedures are expected within 30
days are marked with a single asterisk (*); those expected within 60 days by a
double asterisk (**).
ACTION, 44 P.R. 60110 (Oct. 18, 1979).
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, 45 P.R. 69510 (Oct. 21, 1980).
Civil Aeronautics Board, 44 P.R. 45637 (Aug. 3, 1979)
[reissuance of part: 45 P.R. 16132 (Mar. 12, 1980)].
Department of Agriculture agencies
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service, 44 P.R. 44167
(July 27, 1979) [correction: 44 F.R. 45631 (Aug. 3, 1979)]; procedures
published as final witbout CEQ approval, 45 P.R. 32312 (May 16, 1980).
Food Safety and Quality Service, 45 P.R. 60460 (Sept. 12, 1980).
Science and Education Administration, 45 F.R. 11147 (Feb. 20, 1980).
Notice of proposed categorical exclusion of certain Department of
Agriculture agency programs, 45 F.R. 38092 (June 6, 1980).
Department of Defense agencies
Department of the Air Force, 44 P.R. 44118 (July 26, 1979)*
Farm Credit Administration, 45 P.R. 55213 (Aug. 19, 1980).
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31. * Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 44 F.R. 50052 (Aug. 27, 1979).
Department of Health and Human Services (formerly HEW), 45 P.R. 14651
(Mar. 6, 1980)*.
Food and Drug Administration, 44 P.R. 71742 (Dec. 11, 1979).
Department of Housing and Urban Development (agency wide procedures), 44 F.R.
67906 (Nov. 27, 1979).
Title I Programs under Housing and Community Development Act, see Appendix
Department of the Interior agencies
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 45 P.R. 49368 (July 24, 1980).**
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, 44 P.R. 49523
(Aug. 23, 1979).*
Lowell Historic Preservation Commission, 45 P.R. 57556 (Aug. 28, 1980).*
Bureau of Mines, 45 P.R. 10043 (Feb. 14, 1980).*
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Control, 45 P.R. 10043 (Feb. 14,
1980) .**
National Park Service, 45 P.R. 32126 (May 15, 1980).*
Department of Labor, 44 F.R. 69675 (Dec. 4, 1979); published as final without
CEQ approval, 45 F.R. 51184 (Aug'. 1, 1980).
Department of Justice, 44 P.R. 43751 (July 26, 1979).*
Drug Enforcement Agency, 44 F.R. 43754 (July 26, 1979).*
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32. Immigration and Naturalization Service, 44 P.R. 43754 (July 26, 1979).*
Bureau of Prisons, 44 P.R. 43753 (July 26, 1979).*
Office of Justice, Assistance, Research and Statistics (formerly LEAA),
45 P.R. 45311 (July 3, 1980).*
Federal Communications Commission, 44 P.R. 38913 (July 3, 1979).
Federal Trade Commission, 44 P.R. 42712 (July 20, 1979).
International Boundary and Water Commission (U.S. Section), 44 F.R. 61665
(Oct. 26, 1979).*
Interstate Commerce Commission, 45 P.R. 15236 (Mar. 10, 1980).
National Credit Union Administration, 45 P.R. 12211 (Feb. 25, 1980).
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 45 P.R. 13739 (Mar. 3, 1980).
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, 44 F.R. 45925 (Aug. 6, 1979).
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., 45 F.R. 46601 (July 10, 1980).
Category #3: Anticipate Publication of Proppsed Procedures by Dec. 31. 1980
This category includes agencies that are expected to publish proposed procedures
in the Federal Register by Dec. 31, 1980.
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33. Bureau of Land Management.
Defense Logistics Agency.
Department of the Navy.
Farmers Home Administration.
Federal Reserve System.
Geological Survey.
Category #4: Publication of Proposed Procedures Delayed Beyond Dec. 31. 1980
This category includes agencies that are not expected to publish proposed
procedures in the Federal Register by Dec. 31, 1980.
Appalachian Regional Commission.
Community Services Administration.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Federal Home Loan Bank Board.
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
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