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Executive Orders, Laws, and Regulations

40 CFR Part 1500	The CEQ established regulations implementing NEPA, which are found in 40 CFR Part 1500.
44 CFR Part 9	Implementing regulations (44 CFR Part 9) for EO 11988 and EO 11990.
44 CFR Part 10	FEMA's regulations on implementing NEPA are found in 44 CFR Part 10.
44 CFR 10.8	44 CFR 10.8 lists actions in certain categories that are generally excluded from further detailed review or documentation under NEPA.
44 CFR part 206 subpart J § 206.340 - § 206.349	Legislation implementing the CBRA.
The CEQ's 40 Questions and Answers on NEPA	The CEQ published a list of 40 commonly asked questions on NEPA.
50 CFR 402.05	Authorizes informal consultation under the ESA in an emergency.
Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940	Provides for the protection of the bald eagle and the golden eagle.
Clean Air Act (CAA)	Full text of the CAA.
The Clean Water Act	The Clean Water Act is intended to restore and maintain the quality of the Nation's water resources by limiting pollution.
Text of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act	Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for issuing Federal permits.
Clean Water Act, Section 404 Regulatory Process	Information on the regulatory process of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Clean Water Act.
Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA)	Full text of the CBRA.
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)	Full text of the CZMA.
Coral Reef Protection	Full text of EO 13089—Coral Reef Protection.
The Council on Environmental Quality	Home page for the CEQ, which coordinates Federal environmental policies and initiatives.
Endangered Species Act (ESA)	Full text of the ESA.
Endangered Species Consultation	Procedures, frequently asked questions, and other information on consultation under the ESA.
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)	Full text of the FPPA.
Text of EO 11988	EO 11988, Floodplain Management
Text of EO 11990	EO 11990, Protection of Wetlands
EO 12898 for Environmental Justice	Full text of the Environmental Justice EO.
EO 13186	Responsibilities of Federal agencies to protect migratory birds.
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act	Mandates that wildlife conservation be considered in water-resource development programs.
Magnson-Stevens Act (Sustainable Fisheries Act)	Provides for the conservation and management of fisheries.
Marine Mammal Protection Act	Established restrictions on the taking of marine mammals.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act	Implements international conventions for the protection of shared migratory bird resources.
NEPAnet	The CEQ's NEPA Task Force web site provides links to statutes, CEQ studies, environmental impact analyses, and other topics related to the implementation of NEPA by Federal agencies.
Policy Memo #5	Policy Memo #5 defines three levels for the administrative recordation of a CATEX.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)	Full text of the RCRA.
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, Section 10	Prohibits the obstruction of any navigable waterway in the U.S., except where authorized by the Corps of Engineers.
Section 101 of NEPA	Section 101 of NEPA tasks the Federal Government with responsible stewardship of the environment.
Section 102 of NEPA	Under Section 102, Federal agencies must take certain factors into account for any action significantly affecting the environment.
Section 202 of NEPA	Section 202 created the President's Council on Environmental Quality.
Section 316 of the Stafford Act	Stafford Act Section 316 exempts some FEMA actions from having to comply with NEPA.
Section 7, ESA	Under Section 7 of the ESA, Federal agencies are required to comply with the ESA whenever they authorize, fund, or carry out an action.
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968	Declares that certain rivers are to be maintained in their free-flowing condition because of their scenic or other similar value.

Sample Documents

Biological Assessment	Example of a biological assessment for a road repair project in Santa Clara, California.
Biological Opinion	Example of a biological opinion for the Hacienda-Carmel Flood Control Project, Monterey, California.
Environmental Assessment	Example of an Environmental Assessment from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)	Example of a public notice of a FONSI.
Notice of Intent	Notice of Intent for the Department of Energy published in the Federal Register.
Public Notice of an Environmental Assessment	Example of a public notice of an Environmental Assessment from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Record of Environmental Review	Detailed checklist of areas of environmental impact.

Web Sites and Additional Resources

CERCLA Overview	Information from the EPA on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund.
Cleanwater.gov	A partnership between several Federal organizations for protecting the Nation's watersheds.
Coastal America	A guide to coastal and marine issues developed by a partnership of Federal agencies.
Coastal Barrier Resource System	Information from the Fish and Wildlife Service on the CBRA.
Coastal Zone Management Program	Information from NOAA on a Federal-State partnership for the protection of coastal resources.
Environmental Justice Information	Information from the EPA on environmental justice, including a link to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Environmental Justice Resources	Links gathered by the Federal Highway Administration on environmental justice. Includes government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions.
EPA Clean Water Act	Provides a brief introduction to the Clean Water Act, including history and updates.
EPA's Guide to the Clean Air Act	A "Plain English" guide to the Clean Air Act, with information on pollution sources and reducing pollution.
National Marine Fisheries Service	As part of NOAA, the NMFS is responsible for sustaining, protecting, and rebuilding the Nation's oceans. The site provides information on fish habitats and endangered species.
The National Wetlands Inventory	Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetlands Inventory (NWI), listing all areas classified as wetlands.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)	Farmland maps, farmland conversion impact rating forms, and other information from the Department of Agriculture, NCRS.
RCRA Online	A searchable database of publications, memoranda, letters, and other sources from the EPA's Office of Solid Waste.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	Home pages for the Corps, with information on the Corps environmental principles and a technical library.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species Program	Provides a list of threatened and endangered species in the U.S., information on species recovery, and links to related sites.