Introduction to the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) for Economic Development Districts
The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) is one of the most important pieces of environmental legislation in the United States. Signed into law on January 1, 1970, NEPA established a framework for environmental protection that requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of their actions before decisions are made. For economic development districts (EDDs), understanding NEPA is crucial as it influences how projects are planned, developed, and implemented within their regions.
