Why would a project need NEPA Clearance?
A project that is subject to CEQA will also be subject to NEPA when there is a federal “nexus.” A federal nexus is created when the project is jointly carried out by a federal agency; requires a federal discretionary permit, entitlement, authorization, or federal funding; or occurs on federal land. Common examples include transportation projects with funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration; housing projects with funding from Housing and Urban Development; and projects that require a permit from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service or the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers. MBA can also prepare a joint environmental document that addresses both CEQA and NEPA requirements, which is generally more cost effective than preparing separate environmental documents. You can learn more about NEPA on line at http://ceq.eh.doe.gov/nepa/regs/nepa/nepaeqia.
A project that is subject to CEQA will also be subject to NEPA when there is a federal “nexus.” A federal nexus is created when the project is jointly carried out by a federal agency; requires a federal discretionary permit, entitlement, authorization, or federal funding; or occurs on federal land. Common examples include transportation projects with funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration; housing projects with funding from Housing and Urban Development; and projects that require a permit from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service or the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers. MBA can also prepare a joint environmental document that addresses both CEQA and NEPA requirements, which is generally more cost effective than preparing separate environmental documents.
