43 U.S.C. § 2907: Compliance with other laws

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Before transferring an eligible facility, the Secretary must follow federal environmental laws, for example the National Environmental Policy Act (1969), the Endangered Species Act (1973), and subtitle III of title 54. Congress says related federal permits and reviews should be completed efficiently and effectively.

Title 43, §2907

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(a)In general

Before conveying an eligible facility under this chapter, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable Federal environmental laws, including—

(1)the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);

(2)the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and

(3)subtitle III of title 54.

(b)Sense of Congress

It is the sense of Congress that any Federal permitting and review processes required with respect to a conveyance of an eligible facility under this chapter should be completed with the maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

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The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

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note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1531 et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

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note set out under section 1531 of Title 16 and Tables.

§2907 Compliance with Other Laws

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