Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§4334 Other Statutory Obligations of Agencies
Title 42 › CHAPTER 55 — NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY › SUBCHAPTER I — POLICIES AND GOALS › § 4334
Summary
Agencies must still follow their specific legal duties even if sections 4332 or 4333 apply. That includes meeting environmental standards, working with other federal or state agencies, and acting (or not) based on another agency’s recommendations or certifications.
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Title 42, §4334
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Nothing in section 4332 or 4333 of this title shall in any way affect the specific statutory obligations of any Federal agency (1) to comply with criteria or standards of environmental quality, (2) to coordinate or consult with any other Federal or State agency, or (3) to act, or refrain from acting contingent upon the recommendations or certification of any other Federal or State agency.
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42 U.S.C. § 4334
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102