WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Office of the Secretary has issued a notice called: Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts.
The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 1 by David Langdon, Deputy Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, Department of Commerce.
Summary: 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 ...