National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guidance — DOJ Office of Justice Programs funding opportunity
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guidance

Description Brief History The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law in 1970 to promote efforts that prevent or eliminate damage to the environment [42 U.S. Code § 4321- 4347 ]. NEPA applies to all...

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  • About: Description Brief History The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law in 1970 to promote efforts that prevent or eliminate damage to the environment [42 U.S. Code § 4321- 4347 ]. NEPA applies to all major federal…
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Description Brief History The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law in 1970 to promote efforts that prevent or eliminate damage to the environment [42 U.S. Code § 4321- 4347 ]. NEPA applies to all major federal actions, including awarding funds to applicants for federal assistance. NEPA requires that prior to funding, authorizing, or implementing an action, federal agencies consider the effects that their proposed action may have on the environment [1] and the related social and economic effects. NEPA must be completed as early as possible in any given decision-making process. NEPA is typically referred to as an “umbrella” statute because it encourages agencies to incorporate other environmental and historic preservation requirements into one analysis for a streamlined decision-making process. Grant Programs That Involve Construction/Renovation The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (Public Law No. 90-190; 42 U.S.C. § 4371, et seq.) established a national policy to promote the protection and enhancement of the environment. This policy was in response to growing concerns about the ecological balance and preservation of wildlife in the United States while meeting the demands of a growing population. Any BJA grant recipient with a project involving construction, expansion, renovation, facility planning, site selection, site preparation, and security or facility upgrades must be in compliance with the NEPA requirements during the initiation of the project as part of its planning, site selection, and site preparation. The BJA grant recipient must complete the NEPA process prior to actual construction, expansion, renovation, or remodeling (including security upgrades). Additionally, any BJA grant recipient with a project involving the use of chemicals must complete the NEPA process prior to project initiation. A Categorical Exclusion (CATEX)—a class of actions that, either individually or cumulatively, would not have a significant effect on the human environment and therefore would not require preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under NEPA—may be available for some projects where the environmental impact is minimal. A Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) has been conducted that may cover certain projects, particularly those limited to routine indoor laboratory activities. Alternatively, a grant recipient may be required to conduct an environmental assessment (EA), to assess the need for a project or proposed action, alternatives to the project/action, and the environmental impacts of the proposed and alternative project/action. If a grantee is required to conduct an EA, BJA will provide this service free of charge. Applicants do not need to allocate funding for this process in their grant applications. Depending on a review of the project, after award grant recipients may be asked to provide additional information, so BJA can determine if either the CATEX or the PEA completes the NEPA process for particular projects or if an EA is necessary. Grant Programs That Involve Chemicals The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (Public Law No. 90-190; 42 U.S.C. § 4371, et seq.) established a national policy to promote the protection and enhancement of the environment. This policy was in response to growing concerns about the ecological balance and preservation of wildlife in the United States while meeting the demands of a growing population. Any BJA grant recipient with a project involving the use of chemicals, or involving construction, renovation, or remodeling, must complete the appropriate NEPA process prior to project initiation.

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