Us Code § 306111 - Environmental impact statement
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§ 306111. Environmental impact statement
Nothing in this division shall be construed to—
(1) require the preparation of an environmental impact statement where the statement would not otherwise be required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or
(2) provide any exemption from any requirement respecting the preparation of an environmental impact statement under that Act.
(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3227.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 306111 | 16 U.S.C. 470h–2(i). | Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §110(i), as added Pub. L. 96–515, title II, §206, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2997. |
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.
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