To improve the environmental review process, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 Section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C, creates definitions In this Act: The term alternative means an agency action, other than a proposed agency action, that— is technically and economically feasible, and requires procedure for determination of level of review A Federal agency shall not be required to prepare an environmental document with respect to a proposed agency action if— the proposed agency action is not a final. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, definition changes, and grants. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Environment, Energy, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 Section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
- Creates definitions In this Act: The term alternative means an agency action, other than a proposed agency action, that— is technically and economically feasible.
- Requires procedure for determination of level of review A Federal agency shall not be required to prepare an environmental document with respect to a proposed agency action if— the proposed agency action is not a final...
- Requires environmental impact statement requirements Subject to paragraph (2), an environmental impact statement shall briefly specify— the underlying purpose and need to which a Federal agency is responding.
- Requires environmental assessment requirements Subject to paragraph (2), an environmental assessment shall briefly specify— the underlying purpose and need to which a Federal agency is responding.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 Section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C, creates definitions In this Act: The term alternative means an agency action, other than a proposed agency action, that— is technically and economically feasible, and requires procedure for determination of level of review A Federal agency shall not be required to prepare an environmental document with respect to a proposed agency action if— the proposed agency action is not a final.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Environment, Energy, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill creates modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 Section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C, creates definitions In this Act: The term alternative means an agency action, other than a proposed agency action, that— is technically and economically feasible, and requires procedure for determination of level of review A Federal agency shall not be required to prepare an environmental document with respect to a proposed agency action if— the proposed agency action is not a final.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Cramer, Ms. Lummis, …
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