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NEPA, Explained
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
When airports, buildings, highways, dams, power plants, and other federal activities are proposed, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements are invoked. Passed by Congress in 1969 and signed into law on January 1, 1970, NEPA fundamentally altered how lawmakers and regulators approach human impacts on the natural world. Despite significant success in involving the public in decision-making, NEPA regulations have been criticized for delaying projects and raising costs. In this episode, ELI Senior Attorney Amy Reed breaks down how NEPA works and explains proposed regulation changes. Relevant Resources: Vibrant Environment, Proposed NEPA Rule Goes All-In on Environmental JusticeELR, Amending the NEPA Regulations
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Released:
Apr 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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