Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts
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Abstract
The Department of Commerce (DOC or Department) is updating DOC Administrative Order 216-6, "Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act," which outlines the Department's responsibilities for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and identifies procedures specific to sub-components of DOC that implement NEPA. The updated Order and procedures promote collaboration and efficiencies in the implementation of NEPA and modernize the processes and procedures for environmental review. DOC is not soliciting comments on the updated Order or sub-component NEPA procedures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting comments on its proposal to establish new, and amend its existing, categorical exclusions (CEs) in its agency NEPA implementing procedures.
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