Common use of Environmental Impact Clause in Contracts

Environmental Impact. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (Public Law 91-190) establishes national policy goals and procedures to protect and enhance the environment. NEPA applies to all federal agencies and requires them to consider the probable environmental consequences of any major federal activity, including activities of other organizations operating with the concurrence or support of a federal agency. This includes grant-supported activities under this Contract if federal funds are involved. Additional environmental requirements include: a. The institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order 11514; b. The notification of violating facilities pursuant to Executive Order 11738 (all contracts, subcontracts, and subgrants in excess of $100,000); c. The protection of wetlands pursuant to Executive Order 11990; d. The evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Executive Order 11988; e. The assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1451 et seq.); f. The conformity of federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176 (c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq.); g. The protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523), h. The protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205) and; i. The protection of the national wild and scenic rivers system under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1271 et seq.).

Environmental Impact. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (Public Law 91-190) establishes national policy goals and procedures to protect and enhance the environment. NEPA applies to all federal agencies and requires them to consider the probable environmental consequences of any major federal activity, including activities of other organizations operating with the concurrence or support of a federal agency. This includes grant-supported activities under this Contract if federal funds are involved. Additional environmental requirements include: a. The institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order 11514; b. The notification of violating facilities pursuant to Executive Order 11738 (all contracts, subcontracts, and subgrants sub-grants in excess of $100,000); c. The protection of wetlands pursuant to Executive Order 11990; d. The evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Executive Order 11988; e. The assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1451 et seq.); f. The conformity of federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176 (c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq.); g. The protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523), h. The protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205) and; i. The protection of the national wild and scenic rivers system under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1271 et seq.).