National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) Ryo Ishikawa Signed into law by President Richard Nixon on January 1, 1970. Introduced in the Senate by Henry M. Jackson on February 18, 1969 National law

To foster and promote the general welfare Purpose To establish a national policy to protect the environment. To create a Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) To establish action-forcing provisions for federal agencies to enforce policies and goals. To foster and promote the general welfare To fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Americans.

CEQ CEQ advises president about environmental issues and provide guidance to all federal agencies. Agency/Group Responsible All federal agency that submit environment impact statement (EIS)