Asked by Tracy Winter on May 18, 2024
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What are the two major issues that the NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) addresses?
NEPA
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a United States environmental law that promotes the enhancement of the environment and established the President's Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).
Major Issues
Significant problems or challenges that are of widespread concern and require resolution or discussion.
- Clarify the duties and intentions of environmental policy measures and international agreements dedicated to the protection of the environment.
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Surala FriedmanMay 20, 2024
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The NEPA has two major substantive sections: one creates the Council on Environmental Quality. The second requires that federal agencies, when making a recommendation or report on proposals for legislation or other major federal action, prepare an environmental impact statement if such federal action will have a significant environmental effect.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the duties and intentions of environmental policy measures and international agreements dedicated to the protection of the environment.