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Title: The Commissions New Regulations Implementing The National Environmental Policy Act Of 1969-Order 486
Author: Richard R. Hoffmann
Source: American Gas Association 1988
Year Published: 1988
Abstract: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued Order 486 Regulations Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 on December 10, 1987. These regulations became effective on January 19, 1988. In doing so, the Commission reiterated that it will be its general policy to adopt and adhere to the objectives and aims of NEPA in its regulations. One of these objectives, of course, includes promoting efforts that will prevent or eliminate damage to the enviornment. The final rule recognizes the Commissions major responsibilities to review all projects with potential for impacts, including the Commissions own rulemaking actions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) will be prepared if a project is a major Federal action having a significant impact on the quality of the human environment.

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