Selected Federal NEPA Requirements

This page contains frequently used Federal NEPA requirements. For more information on NEPA, see NEPA.gov.

For more DOI-specific requirements, see DOI Requirements.

Statutes

42 U.S.C. 4321: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
42 U.S.C. 4371: Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970
42 U.S.C. 7609: Clean Air Act, Section 309
42 U.S.C. 4370m: Fixing America's Surface Transportation, Title 41 - Federal Permitting Improvement

EO 13690: Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input
EO 13547: Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes
EO 13287: Preserve America
EO 13212: Actions to Expedite Energy-Related Projects
EO 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use
EO 13186: Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds
EO 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments
EO 13158: Marine Protected Areas
EO 13148: Greening the Government through Leadership in Environmental Management
EO 13112: Invasive Species
EO 13045: Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks
EO 13031: Federal Alternative Fueled Vehicle Leadership
EO 12969: Federal Acquisition and Community Right-To-Know
EO 12898: Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations
EO 12114: Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions
EO 12088: Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards
EO 11990: Protection of Wetlands
EO 11988: Floodplain Management (as amended)
EO 11514: Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality (as amended by EO 11911)