RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMISSION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS 115007 AND 11514 FOR THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMEN

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WASIHINOTON, D.C. 20576
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TILE COMMISSION'S POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING 'FHE GOALS AND POLICIES
OF TILE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 AND
EXECUTIVE ORDERS 11507 AND 11514 FOR THE
PROTECTION AND ENIIANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
WHEREAS, the Commission has heretofore adopted policies and procedures
for implementing the goals and policies of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 and Executive Orders 11507 and 11514 for the protec-
tion and enhancement of environmental quality in the.National Capital
Region; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to distinguish between a "major action"
under Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, for which the filing of an environmental impact statement is
required and an action which is not a "major action" within the meaning
of the Act.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the policies and procedures are amended as follows:
1. In the first paragraph of Section 2 delete the words "is
responsible for preparing environmental statements in" and insert in
lieu thereof the words "will prepare either an environmental statement
or a description of environmental impact in each of".
2. After the first paragraph of Section 2 insert the following
new paragraph:
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"The Executive Director shall determine with respect to each
plan, plan modification, or other undertaking described in the
first paragraph of this section whether such plan, plan modi-
fication, or other undertaking is a major action, pursuant to
Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, for which an environmental stagement is required, and the
Council on Environmental Quality's Guidelines for statements
on major proposed actions affecting the environment."
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WASUriiaoTON, D.C. 26576 NCPC File No. 0735
I:1:SOMITION ADOI''I'I:?IC 1'OLIC:7:I:5 AND FROCEDILMES FOR I PLENE ~' 1NC TILE GOALS
AND POLICIES Cii' T:IE NATIONAL LiWIRO?N,'I TAL POLICY ACT OF 1969, EXECUTIVE
ORDERS 1.3.507 AND 11514 FOR TIIE PROTECTION AND LNIIANCEl?U:NT OF LNVIRMI,,'I'N'TAL
QUALITY IN TIIE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION s' I
lL'lil;l:IasS, the National Capital Planning Commission is the central planning
agency for the Federal. and District of Columbia Governments in the
National Capital Region and is charged with pl.anni.ng the appropriate
and orderly development and redevelopment of the National Capital.
SWHEREAS, Section 4(a) of the National Capital Planning Act of 1952, as
amended, charges the National. Capita]. Planning Commission with "Hie duty.
of preparing and adopting a comprehensive, consistent, and coordinated
plan for the National Capital, which plan shall include the Commission S
recommendations or proposals for Federal and District developments or
projects in the environs," and provides that' the content of the Compre-
hensive Plan for the National Capital shall, ansong many other things,
include "projects affecting the ameni.ticy, of life, the preservation
and conservation of natural. scenery and resources, and features of
historic and scientific interest and educational value; and all other
proper elements of city and regional planning."
WHEREAS, Section-1 of this Act states that,"the general objective of this
Act is to enable appropriate agencies to plan for the development of the
Fedora) csLab]isls::;cnt at the scat of government in a manner consistent
with the nature and function of the National Capital and with due regard
Adopted by the Commission on August 6, 1970 and modified
on August 5, 1971.
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governments Lo exercise. control. appr:,Pri.3te to. their function.", and in
a planner which wi.l.1, in accordance vital present and fuLul:e needs, best
promote public health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity,
and the general welfare, as efficiency and economy in the process
of dcvclopment,c)
h+III;REAS, the Colntlli.ssion reviews, pursuant 'to Section 5 of the National
Capital Planning Act: of 1952, as amended, both master plans and site
and building plans for District and Federal developments and projects
in the Region.
WIIERI,AS, the Commission has had a long-stand!.ng interest and concern
for improving the character and quality of Federal. installations in the
National Capital Region and of properly coordinating Federal developments
and projects with District of Columbia, state and local developments and
projects within the Region, and has consistently recommended that the
character and quality of existing Federal establishments both in the
District of Columbia and in the National Capital Region as a whole be
enhanced and improved.
k11EfEAS, Section 2 of. the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(Public Law 91-190) declared "a national policy which will encourage
productive and enjoyable' harmony between man and his environment; to
promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the environ-
ment and biosphere and stl.l.lu]ate the health and welfare of man; to
enrich the understanding of the ecological systems and natural resources
important to the Nation; 'and to establish a Council on Environmental
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 Quality," and 1111E10EAS, Section 102(b) rcquir(", all agencies of* the
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Federal Government to:
"identify and develop methods and procedures, in
consultation the Council. on 'Environmental
Quality cstablished by Title II of this Act,
which will 'insure that presently unquantificd
environmental amenities and values may be given
appropriate consideration in decision making
along with economic and technical considerations."
WdlHEP.EAS, Section 1 of Executive Order 11514, "Protection and Enh.ancementt
of Environmental Quality" declares that:
"The Federal Government shall provide leadership
in protecting and enhancing the quality of the
1Vation's environment to sustain and enrich human
life. Federal agencies shall initiate measures
needed to direct their policies, plans and programs
so as to meet national environmental goals. The
Council. on Environmental Quality, through the
? Chairman, shall advise and assist the President
in leading this national effort," and
Section 2 of Executive Order 11514 requires, in part, that the heads of
Federal agencies shall:
"(a) Monitor, evaluate, and control on a
Continuing basis their
agency's activities so
as to.iirotect and enhance the quality of the
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directed to control.l.i.ng pollution and enhancing the
Cnvi.ronmenL "Ind those de signed to accomplish other
program ob jcct:i.vcs'which may affect the quality of
the environment. Agencies shall develop programs
and measures to protect and enhance environmental
quality and shall assess progress in meeting the
specific objectives of such activities, )leads of
agencies shall consult with appropriate federal.,
state and local agencies in carrying out their
activities as they affect the quality of the
environment.
{b} Develop procedures to ensure the fullest
practicable provision of timely public information
and understanding of Federal plans and programs
with environmental impact in order to obtain die
views of interested parties. -These procedures
shall include, whencve~s appropriate, provision for
public hearings, and shall provide the public with
relevant information, including information on
alternative courses of action. Federal agencies
shall also encourage state and local agencies to
adopt similar procedures for informing the public
concerning, their activities affecting the quality
of the environment."
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lines for Stat:cmenhs on MMta jor Federal Acts ell;, Affect ii ;; the Environment
Required by "ecti.on 102 (2) (c) of the 1\ati.ona1 Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 ww:hi.ch, among other thin{;s, provides that:
If (a)
Pursuant to Sccti.on 2(f) of Executive Order
11514, thc'he.ads of federal agencies have. been
directed to proceed with measures required by
Section 1.02(2)(c) of the Act. Consequently, each
agency will establish no later than June 1, 1970,
its own formal procedures for (1) identifying those
agency actions requiring environmental statements,
(2) obtaining information required in their prepara-
tion, (3) designating the officials who are to be
.responsible for the statements, (4) consulting with
and taking account of the comments of appropriate
Federal, state and local agencies, and' (5) meeting
the requirements of Section 2(b) of Executive Order
11514 for providing timely public information on
Federal plans and programs with environmental impact.
These procedures should be consonant with the guide-
lines contained herein. Each agency should file
seven (7) copies of all such procedures with the
Council on Environmental Quality, which will
provide advice to agencies in the preparation of
their procedures and guidance on the application
and interpretation of the Council's guidelines.
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GI I.ach eva agency s oil 1~ collsu L, Tt t lc
aassistauce of the Council on l:nvironmental. Quality
if desired, with other nppropriate Federal. agencies
in the development of the above proce(1ur.c.; so as to
achieve consistency in dealing with similar activities
and to assure effective coordination among agencies
,in their review of proposed activities,"
WEJERE AS, Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970 established the Environmental
Protection Agency which in accordance with Section 309 of the Clean Air Act,
as amended, provides that "The Administrator shall review and comment in writ-
ing on the environmental impact of any matter. relating to duties in writing
on the environmental impact of any matter relating to duties and responsibili-
ties granted pursuant to this Act or other provisions of the authority of the
Administrator, contained in any (1) legislation proposed by any Federal
department or agency, (2) newly authorized Federal projects for construction
and any major Federal agency action (other than a project for construction to
which section 102(2)(C) of Public Law 91-190 applies, and (3) proposed regulations
lsublishod by any department or agency of'the Federal Government."
WHEREAS, Executive Order 11507, "Prevention, Control, and Abatement of Air
and Water Pollution at Federal Facilities," established the policy that
"The Federal Government in the design, operation, and maintenance of its
facilities shall provide leadership in the nationwide effort to protect
and enhance the quality of our air and water resources," . ,
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CO fl?1] SS ION ADOPTS '1111: FOLLUnil.NG 1101.,7 C11"S AND 3'1;0C1aUEES :
(a) In view of the unique Federal presence at the scat of gover.n-
mint:, a special effort should be made by the Federal and District of
Columbia Governments in the National Capital Region to implement the
National Environmental. Policy Act of. 1969 and Executive Orders 11.507 and
11514. Such a special and continuing effort in this region could well
serve as a demonstration for the entire Nation. In. addition, the
Bicentennial celebration in 1976 could focus and highlight such an effort
in this Region.
(b) In support of this special effort, the Federal and District
of Columbia Governments should encourage and support related state,
local and metropolitan or regional efforts in the National Capital Region
to implement the objectives and policies of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969.
(c) The Commission desires to cooperate with, and is prepared to
? assist, the Council on Environmental Quality and the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency in meeting these environmental goals and objectives in the
National Capital Region in its capacity as the central planning.agency
for the Federal and District of Columbia Governments.
(d) The Commission will expand and intensify its current review of
the environmental aspects and implications of all proposed District and
Federal land acquisition and/or construction plans or programs in the
National Capital Region pursuant to the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 and Executive Orders 11507 and 11514. This continuing
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review will include an evaluation of the sponsoring agency's env:i.i:onmental
statement on any major action that significantly affects the environment
in accordance with 1,02(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969.
(e) The Commission will. also request that, as part of-this special effort,
each District of Columbia and Federal agency submitting proposed developments
in the National Capital Region for the review of the Commission under the
provisions of Section 5 of the National Capital Planning Act of 1952, as amended,
submit either an environmental statement in accordance with Section 102(2)(C)
of the National Environmental Policy Act or, in?lieu thereof, if Section 102(2)
does not apply, a written description of the environmental aspects and impli-
cations of each proposal and the safeguards planned for the protection and
enhancement of environmental quality in the National CapitalRgion,,
(f) inasmuch as each element of the Comprehensive Plan for the
National. Capital is directly concerned with the quality of the environment
in the National Capital Region, the Commission will continue and intensify
its efforts to expand, clarify and refine the objectives, policies and
proposals in the Comprehensive Plan relative to the protection and en-
hancement of the quality of the environment in the National Capital Region.
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.Pursuant to, Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (Public haw 91-190), the Conr:nissi.on i. responsible for
prcpari.ng environmental. statements in the follos iing areas:
(a)? Elements of the Coi:nprehcnsivc Plan for the National Capital,
as required by Section. 4(a) of the National Capital Planning Act of 1952.
(b) Urban renewal plans, and urban renewal plan modifications, for
urban renewal areas in the District.of Columbia pursuant to Sections 6(b)
and 12 of the District of Columbia nedevelopmcnt Act of 1945, as amended.
Acquisition of lands in Maryland or Virginia for the George
Washington Memorial Parkway, in accordance
with Section 1(a) of
of May 29, 1930 (the Capper-Cramton Act),
(d) Contributions and advances to the Maryland National Capital
Parlt and Planning Commission, or to appropriate Virginia authorities
for' the acquisition of land for stream valley parks in Maryland and
Virginia pursuant to Sections 1(b) and (c) of the Act of May 29, 1930
(the Capper.-Cramton Act).
(e) Acquisition of lands in the District of Columbia for park,
parkway, and playground purposes in the National Capital pursuant to
Section 4 of the Act of May 29, 1930 (the Capper-Cramton Act).
In conjunction with. carrying out these responsibilities, the Conunission
(a) Designate the Executive Director as being responsible for:
(3) obtaining the information required for the preparation of the
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Commission consideration; (3) circulating the draft environmental statement
for review and comment to the Council, affected and interested public agencies
and the general public; (4) integrating agency comments where appropriate
into the preparation of the. final draft statement; and (5) distributing the
final environmental statement to the Council, interested and affected public
agencies and the general public.
(b)' Monitor, evaluatce, and control on a continuing basis its
activities so as to protect and enhance the quality of the environment
in the National Capital Region,
(c) Expand its current activities in consultation with appropriate
Federal, state "and local agencies on matters affecting the environmental
statements,
(d) Expand its current activities as a clearinghouse for information
of Federal plans and programs in the National Capital Region by making
such environmental statements available to the general public in the
National-Capital Region for review and comment prior to Commission action
thereon,
(e) .Consult, in the preparation of environmental statements on
proposed actions of the Commission, with those Federal agencies which
have jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to any
environmental impact.involved, or which are authorized to develop and
enforce environmental. standards-in accordance with Section 102(2) (c)
of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. In referring draft
environmental statements for review and comment, at least thirty (30) days
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shall be allowed after which time it will be presumed, unless the agency re-
quests in writing a specific extension of time, that the agency consulted
has no comment to make. Extension may be granted by the Executive Director
not to exceed 15 days.
(f) Consult with, and secure advice and comment from, the Environmental
Protection Agency on proposed legislation,, regulations, new construction
projects, and major actions significantly affecting air and water quality,
solid waste disposal, pesticides, radiation standards, and noise in the
National Capital Region, in accordance with Section 8 of the Revised CEQ
Guidelines, dated April 23, 1971, and Section 309 of the Clean Air, as amended.
In accordance with Section 8 of the Council on Environmental Quality's
Guidelines, the Administrator ofthe Environmental Protection Agency shall
be allowed a period of 45 days for such review and the furnishing of written
comments.
(g) Continue and expand its current efforts to "utilize a system-
atic, int'erdi'sci'plinar'y approach which \;il.l insure the integrated use
of the natural and social sciences and the- environmental design arts
in planning and decision malting which may have an impact on man's
environment" in accordance with the precept in Section 102(2) (a) of
the National EnvironncnLal Policy Act of 1969,
(h) t?;akcall such proposals, excluding proposed land acquisition
and legislative matters, available to the general jjublic in the National
Capital Region, together with the supporting environmental statement,
prior to Commission action thereon. In accordance with Section 10 of the
Council's Guidelines, the Commission will take no action subject to Sec-
tion 102(2)(C) sooner than 90 days after a draft environmental statement has
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the public, In addition, the Commission will take no action subject to
Section 102(2)(C) sooner than 30 days after the final text of an environmental
statement has been made available to the Council and to the public. If the
final text of an envi.r.onnicntal statement is filed within ninety (90) days
after a draft statement has been circulated for comment, furnished to the
Council and made public pursuant to this section of these guidelines, the
thirty (30) day period and ninety (90) day period may run concurrently
to the extent that they overlap."
(i) Encourage and, where possible, assist.Federal agencies in the
National Capital. Region to take the necessary actions for the abatement
of air and water pollution completed or underway no later than December 31,
:[972--in accordance with Section 5 of Executive Order 11507.
:3. COMMISSION REVIEW OF PROPOSED "ACTI:ONS" BY DISTRICT AND FED I--' IZAL
AGENCIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF '111E NLiIONAL CAPITAL PLAN;:NING
ACT Of 1952, AS AMENDED
In order to expand the Commission's review of proposed District or.
Federal land acquisition and/or construction plans or programs in the
National. Capital Region so as to include a more intensive review of the
environmental aspects and implications of all such proposals and an eval.u-
ation of the sponsoring agency's environmental statement, if any, on each
such project and the Council on Environmental Quality's views, if any,
on each such project, the Commission will:
(a) )Request that all future submissions by Federal agencies to
the Commis ;ion under Section 5 of the National Capital Planning Act of
1952, as amended, include a copy of the environmental statement if re-
quired pursuant to Section 3.02(2)(c) of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1.969 and Executive Order 11,51.! of March 5, 1.970. In
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extent to Which all. such proposals are consistent with Executive
Order 11507.
(b) Request that all future sulraissions by District agencies to
the Con:-Mission under S:,ction 5 of the National Capital Planning Act of
1952, as amended, that may significantly affect the environment in the
National Capital Region also include a copy of an environmental statement
similar to that required of Federal agencies pursuant to Section 102(2)(c)
of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and. Executive Order 11514
of March 5, 1970
Although the declaration of a national environmental policy in
Section 101 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 would appear.
to include actions by the District of Columbia Government, the provisions
of Sections 102 and 103, which are directed to all agencies of the
Federal Government, do not apparently apply to actions of the District
of Columbia Government unless Federal financial assistance is involved
in individual District projects. The various activities of the various
District agencies and departments' do,in fact, affect the quality
of the environment in both the District of Columbia and the National
Capital Region as a whole and should, therefore, also meet the objec-
tives and policies of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969..
(c) Request that District and Federal agencies submitting an environ-
mental statement also submit a "Summary Sheet" to accompany each such state-
ment, as shown in Appendix 1.
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by law or special expertise" for comment:; with' respect to various types
of environmental impact of pr.opo;jcd actions--as identified in the
July 29, 1970 memorandum of vhL Council on. Environmental Quality or
subsequent modifications thereto.
(e) Consult with, and secure advice and comment from, the environ-
mental Protection Agency on proposed major actions significantly affecting
air and water quality, solid waste disposal, pesticides, radiation standards,
and noise in the National Capital Region, to which Section 102(2)(C) of
Public Law 90-190 applies.
(f) Review and monitor the short-term and long-term cumulative en-
vironmental impacts of individua.J project proposals, a complex of pro-
Sects or a master plan for an entire facility or installation within the
National Capital Region.
(g) Give special attention to any proposed "action" that does not
fully meet the objectives of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 and Executive Order 11514 and that portion of the environmental
statement containing "a rigorous exploration and objective evaluation
of alternative actions that might avoid some or all of the adverse en-
vironmental affects . . . ." As indicated in the Interim Guidelines of
the Council on Environmental Quality, "sufficient analysis of such alterna-
tives and their costs and impact on the environment should accompany
the proposed action through the agency review process in order not to
foreclose prematurely options which might have less detrimental effects."
Where a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed action has been prepared,
this analysis should be attached to the environmental impact statement.
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and/6): project plan:; to insur0 that the pre oral. is consistent with the
objectives and policies of Section 101 of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 and the Con ni.ssion's Compr.ehcn ivc Plan for the
National Capita]., and wilj either enhance or at least will not adversely affect
the qunJ.i.i:y of the environment: in the National Capital Region.
(i) Refer, where appropri.ate, a copy of the sponsoring agency's
environmental]. statement as a part of the. Comna:ission's regional referral
of District or. Federal master plans, or major modifications thereto,
in the National Capital Region to the appropriate' planning agency having
jurisdiction over the affected part of the environs--in accordance with
Section 5(d) of the National Capital Planning Act of 1952, as amended..
(j) Refer, where appropriate, a copy of the sponsoring agency's environ-
mental statement as a part: of the Commission's referral of master plans, or
major modifications thereto, for Federal. and District facilities in the National
-Capital Region to the Metropolitan Washington'Council.of Governments--in accord-
ance with the Commission's resolution of November 9, 1967.
(k) Refer, where appropriate, a,copy of the sponsoring agency's environ-
mental statement or description as a part of the Commission's referral of
master plans, or major modifications thereto, for Federal and District facili-
ties in the National Capital Region to the state clearinghouses in Maryland
and Virginia in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget Circular
No. A-95. This procedure is in accordance with Section 3(d) of the Council's
Guidelines which provide that "it is imperative tha t existing mechanisms
for obtaining the views of Federal, state, and local agencies on proposed
Federal actions be utilized to the extent practical in dealing with environ-
mental matters.
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(1) The Corr mission believes that the l)i:strict of Columbia Covernment
and the -Federal. Govcrnr,icnt should make a special effort in the National
Capital. Region to implement the objectives of Executive Order 11507 by
providing leadership ill the design, operation, and maintenance of its
.,facilities to protect and enhance the quality of our air and water
resources.
(m) In its review of proposed legislation affecting the quality
of the environment in the National Capital legion, the Commission will
review and evaluate the draft legislation and the attached environmental
statement, if any, provided by the originating Federal agency and will
report thereon to either the Office of Management and Budget and/or
the inquiring Congressional Committee.
(n) The Commission usually reviews proposed District and Federal
developments in the following stages:
1. Fiscal year budget requests,
2. General location or site boundary proposals,
3. Preliminary and final site and building plans, and
4e Master plans for major installations within the National
Capital Region
It is therefore appropriate and necessary to identify at what
stage or stage4 in such a series of reviews the environmental statements
required by the Act should be submitted.
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In general, as provided in tllc Counc:~ . s nterim ul c Ines,
the environillcutal statement
should be available at the earliest feasible
time in the development of a program and project proposal. Some environ-
mental statements will be sublilltted as a part of the Commission review
of Fiscal Year Budget Requests--in accordance with the directives of
the Office of Managornent and budget and Gircular A-11. In other cases,
they will be submitted in conjunction with an agE>ncy's land acquisition
or site location proposal. In subsequent submissions of the same proposal
at the preliminary site and building plan stage, copies of the environ- -
mental statement--with or without modifications--should also be submitted
in order to establish whether any'change or modification in the develop-
ment program or the project proposal has also resulted in any modification
to the environmental impact of the proposal.
Where it is possible to fully evaluate the full environmental impact
of proposed preliminary plans, the Commission will consider making its environ-,
mental finding at that stage. In cases where preliminary plans are not com-
plete enough to make this possible, the Commission will make its final en-
vironmental review and finding at the time of its review of final plans.
No environmental statement would be requested at the time of the
submission of the final site and building plans for a particular project
if the Commission had previously approved the preliminary site and build-
ing plans without any qualifications or recommended further study and
had made a finding that the proposed development would enhance, or at least
not adversely affect the. quality of the environment in the National Capital
Region; and'there was n6'change in the proposed function, program or environ-
mental impGct'of the proposal between the preliminary and final plans.
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(o) In regard to the Commissions review-functions, the Commission
understands that, Section 2(b) of Executive -Order 11514 regarding "the
fullest prIicti.cable provision of timely public information and under.-
standing of FcSleral plans and programs with cnvi.ronmental impact" is the
responsibility of the originating agency. The Commission therefore
looks to sponsoring District and Federal agencies to make such proposals
-other than on budget and legislative matters--;" together with the
environmental statement, available to the public prior- to their submittal
to the Commission under Section S of the National Capital Planning Act
of 1952, as amended.
"in any event, all environmental statements or descriptions submitted
to the Commission as part of the submission of proposed developments under
Section 5 of the National Capital Planning Act will be considered as public
information, and made available for review upon request and, where appropriate,
referred to the affected local, subregional and metropolitan planning agency
or agencie.s."
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SUI ft 1ARY 5111;1:'1' ' .
(TO ACCO:.1PANY EACH SECTION 102 ENVIRONMENTAL
STA'!.'E?fl;NT SU)f1'1."1'f;U TO TI11s NATIONAL
CAPITAL i'LANNIN,G COMMISSION)
7.
l;nvironmemtal Statement: (Check one)
,) Draft ( ) Final
2.
Name of Resl?onsil?1.c~A^cncx (with name of operating division)
3.
Name of Action (Check one)
( ) Adm:i.ni_strati_ve Action (
) Construction Project
( ) Legislative Action (
(-) Master Plan or Modification
) Other
4.
Brief Descrinti.on of Action Tndi.cat:i_n?; Pa
t1 or Parts, of
_
National Caai)i tnd Re ion Pay: tic.ular.ly Affected
5. Summ. y of Environmental Iripact and Adverse Envi.ronmeni:al Effects,
i f Any - ~_ ---
6? List of Alternatives Considered
*Please adju.:t spacing on form as needed and keep as brief as possible
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C. 'ist of all Federal, State, and Local. Agencies and Other Sources
From Vhich Written Comments have Been Received (for. Final Statements)
? 9.. Dates Draft Statement: and Final. Statement. Made Available for Council
on Environmental Quality and Yu1.riic
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