INTRODUCTION TO NEPA

Topic: Introduction to NEPA
Speaker: Lorraine Ahlquist
This lecture will provide an introduction to The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), one of the first laws establishing a national framework for environment protection. In this course, participants will gain a foundation in the history, purpose, guidelines, documentation and processes of NEPA. Learn how NEPA integrates with environmental laws implemented at the state level, and how to effectively approach a joint environmental review process that complies with federal and state requirements.