Title 43

PART 46

Part 46 - Implementation Of The National Environmental Policy Act Of 1969

PART 46 - IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 Authority:42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended); Executive Order 11514, (Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality (March 5, 1970, as amended by Executive Order 11991, May 24, 1977)); 40 CFR parts 1500-1508 (43 FR 55978) (National Environmental Policy Act, Implementation of Procedural Provisions). Source:73 FR 61314, Oct. 15, 2008, unless otherwise noted.

• Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended); Executive Order 11514, (Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality (March 5, 1970, as amended by Executive Order 11991, May 24, 1977)); 40 CFR parts 1500-1508 (43 FR 55978) (National Environmental Policy Act, Implementation of Procedural Provisions).
• Source: 73 FR 61314, Oct. 15, 2008, unless otherwise noted.

43:1.1.1.1.41.1	SUBPART A	Subpart A - General Information
43:1.1.1.1.41.1.142.1	SECTION 46.10	46.10 Purpose of this part.
43:1.1.1.1.41.1.142.2	SECTION 46.20	46.20 How to use this part.
43:1.1.1.1.41.1.142.3	SECTION 46.30	46.30 Definitions.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2	SUBPART B	Subpart B - Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.1	SECTION 46.100	46.100 Federal action subject to the procedural requirements of NEPA.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.2	SECTION 46.105	46.105 Using a contractor to prepare environmental documents.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.3	SECTION 46.110	46.110 Incorporating consensus-based management.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.4	SECTION 46.115	46.115 Consideration of past actions in the analysis of cumulative effects.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.5	SECTION 46.120	46.120 Using existing environmental analyses prepared pursuant to NEPA and the Council on Environmental Quality regulations.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.6	SECTION 46.125	46.125 Incomplete or unavailable information.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.7	SECTION 46.130	46.130 Mitigation measures in analyses.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.8	SECTION 46.135	46.135 Incorporation of referenced documents into NEPA analysis.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.9	SECTION 46.140	46.140 Using tiered documents.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.10	SECTION 46.145	46.145 Using adaptive management.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.11	SECTION 46.150	46.150 Emergency responses.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.12	SECTION 46.155	46.155 Consultation, coordination, and cooperation with other agencies.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.13	SECTION 46.160	46.160 Limitations on actions during the NEPA analysis process.
43:1.1.1.1.41.2.142.14	SECTION 46.170	46.170 Environmental effects abroad of major Federal actions.
43:1.1.1.1.41.3	SUBPART C	Subpart C - Initiating the NEPA Process
43:1.1.1.1.41.3.142.1	SECTION 46.200	46.200 Applying NEPA early.
43:1.1.1.1.41.3.142.2	SECTION 46.205	46.205 Actions categorically excluded from further NEPA review.
43:1.1.1.1.41.3.142.3	SECTION 46.210	46.210 Listing of Departmental categorical exclusions.
43:1.1.1.1.41.3.142.4	SECTION 46.215	46.215 Categorical exclusions: Extraordinary circumstances.
43:1.1.1.1.41.3.142.5	SECTION 46.220	46.220 How to designate lead agencies.
43:1.1.1.1.41.3.142.6	SECTION 46.225	46.225 How to select cooperating agencies.
43:1.1.1.1.41.3.142.7	SECTION 46.230	46.230 Role of cooperating agencies in the NEPA process.
43:1.1.1.1.41.3.142.8	SECTION 46.235	46.235 NEPA scoping process.
43:1.1.1.1.41.3.142.9	SECTION 46.240	46.240 Establishing time limits for the NEPA process.
43:1.1.1.1.41.4	SUBPART D	Subpart D - Environmental Assessments
43:1.1.1.1.41.4.142.1	SECTION 46.300	46.300 Purpose of an environmental assessment and when it must be prepared.
43:1.1.1.1.41.4.142.2	SECTION 46.305	46.305 Public involvement in the environmental assessment process.
43:1.1.1.1.41.4.142.3	SECTION 46.310	46.310 Contents of an environmental assessment.
43:1.1.1.1.41.4.142.4	SECTION 46.315	46.315 How to format an environmental assessment.
43:1.1.1.1.41.4.142.5	SECTION 46.320	46.320 Adopting environmental assessments prepared by another agency, entity, or person.
43:1.1.1.1.41.4.142.6	SECTION 46.325	46.325 Conclusion of the environmental assessment process.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5	SUBPART E	Subpart E - Environmental Impact Statements
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.1	SECTION 46.400	46.400 Timing of environmental impact statement development.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.2	SECTION 46.405	46.405 Remaining within page limits.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.3	SECTION 46.415	46.415 Environmental impact statement content, alternatives, circulation and filing requirements.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.4	SECTION 46.420	46.420 Terms used in an environmental impact statement.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.5	SECTION 46.425	46.425 Identification of the preferred alternative in an environmental impact statement.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.6	SECTION 46.430	46.430 Environmental review and consultation requirements.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.7	SECTION 46.435	46.435 Inviting comments.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.8	SECTION 46.440	46.440 Eliminating duplication with State and local procedures.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.9	SECTION 46.445	46.445 Preparing a legislative environmental impact statement.
43:1.1.1.1.41.5.142.10	SECTION 46.450	46.450 Identifying the environmentally preferable alternative(s).

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