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42 U.S.C. § 10221 — Federal agency actions

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42 U.S.C. § 10221 — Federal agency actions

**(a) Cooperation and coordination** Federal agencies shall assist the Secretary by cooperating and coordinating with the Secretary in the preparation of any necessary reports under this subchapter and the mission plan under [section 10221 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10221&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Environmental review** (1) No action of the Secretary or any other Federal agency required by this subchapter or [section 10221 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10221&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to a test and evaluation facility to be taken prior to the initiation of onsite construction of a test and evaluation facility shall require the preparation of an environmental impact statement under section 102(2)(C) of the Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ([42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4332/2/C&num=0&edition=prelim)), or to require the preparation of environmental reports, except as otherwise specifically provided for in this subchapter. (2) The Secretary and the heads of all other Federal agencies shall, to the maximum extent possible, avoid duplication of efforts in the preparation of reports under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).

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**(a) Cooperation and coordination** Federal agencies shall assist the Secretary by cooperating and coordinating with the Secretary in the preparation of any necessary reports under this subchapter and the mission plan under [section 10221 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10221&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Environmental review** (1) No action of the Secretary or any other Federal agency required by this subchapter or [section 10221 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10221&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to a test and evaluation facility to be taken prior to the initiation of onsite construction of a test and evaluation facility shall require the preparation of an environmental impact statement under section 102(2)(C) of the Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ([42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4332/2/C&num=0&edition=prelim)), or to require the preparation of environmental reports, except as otherwise specifically provided for in this subchapter. (2) The Secretary and the heads of all other Federal agencies shall, to the maximum extent possible, avoid duplication of efforts in the preparation of reports under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).

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42 U.S.C. § 4321 — Repealed. Pub. L. 117–58, div. G, title VIII, § 70801(h), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1294

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41013, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761, provided that this subchapter shall terminate 7 years after Dec. 4, 2015.

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42 U.S.C. § 10222 — Research and development on disposal of high-level radioactive waste

**(a) Purpose** Not later than 64 months after January 7, 1983, the Secretary is authorized to, to the extent practicable, begin at a site evaluated under [section 10194 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10194&num=0&edition=prelim), as part of and as an extension of siting research activities of such site under such section, the mining and construction of a test and evaluation facility. Prior to the mining and construction of such facility, the Secretary shall prepare an environmental assessment. The purpose of such facility shall be— (1) to supplement and focus the repository site characterization process; (2) to provide the conditions under which known technological components can be integrated to demonstrate a functioning repository-like system; (3) to provide a means of identifying, evaluating, and resolving potential repository licensing issues that could not be resolved during the siting research program conducted under section 10192 11 So in original. Probably should be “10194”. of this title; (4) to validate, under actual conditions, the scientific models used in the design of a repository; (5) to refine the design and engineering of repository components and systems and to confirm the predicted behavior of such components and systems; (6) to supplement the siting data, the generic and specific geological characteristics developed under [section 10194 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10194&num=0&edition=prelim) relating to isolating disposal materials in the physical environment of a repository; (7) to evaluate the design concepts for packaging, handling, and emplacement of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel at the design rat

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42 U.S.C. § 10221 — Mission plan

Page 8017 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 10221 Subseabed Consortium involving leading oceano- graphic universities and institutions, national laboratories, and other organizations to inves- tigate the technical and institutional feasibility of subseabed disposal. (B) The Subseabed Consortium shall develop a research plan and budget to achieve the fol- lowing objectives by 1995: (i) demonstrate the capacity to identify and characterize potential subseabed disposal sites; (ii) develop conceptual designs for a sub- seabed disposal system, including estimated costs and institutional requirements; and (iii) identify and assess the potential im- pacts of subseabed disposal on the human and marine environment. (C) In 1990, and again in 1995, the Subseabed Consortium shall report to Congress on the progress being made in achieving the objectives of paragraph (2). (Pub. L. 97–425, title II, § 224, as added Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(d) [title III], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–104, 1329–121; Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5063, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–253; amended Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1051(d), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 716; Pub. L. 105–245, title III, § 309(b)(2)(E), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1853.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Pub. L. 100–202 and Pub. L. 100–203 added identical sections. AMENDMENTS 1998—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–245 which directed the substitution of ‘‘Science’’ for ‘‘Energy Research’’, was executed by making the substitution in two places to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105–245 substituted ‘‘Office of Science’’ for ‘‘Office of Energy Research’’. 1995—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–66 struck out subsec. (a) which required Secretary of Energy to report to Con- gress on subseabed dis

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42 U.S.C. § 4321 — Congressional declaration of purpose

Page 6095 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4321 Sec. 4368a. Utilization of talents of older Americans in projects of pollution prevention, abate- ment, and control. 4368b. General assistance program. 4369. Miscellaneous reports. 4369a. Reports on environmental research and devel- opment activities of Agency. 4370. Reimbursement for use of facilities. 4370a. Assistant Administrators of Environmental Protection Agency; appointment; duties. 4370b. Availability of fees and charges to carry out Agency programs. 4370c. Environmental Protection Agency fees. 4370d. Percentage of Federal funding for organiza- tions owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. 4370e. Working capital fund in Treasury. 4370f. Availability of funds after expiration of pe- riod for liquidating obligations. 4370g. Availability of funds for uniforms and certain services. 4370h. Availability of funds for facilities. 4370i. Regional liaisons for minority, tribal, and low-income communities. 4370j. Municipal Ombudsman. SUBCHAPTER IV—FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT 4370m. Definitions. 4370m–1. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. 4370m–2. Permitting process improvement. 4370m–3. Interstate compacts. 4370m–4. Coordination of required reviews. 4370m–5. Delegated State permitting programs. 4370m–6. Litigation, judicial review, and savings provi- sion. 4370m–7. Reports. 4370m–8. Funding for governance, oversight, and proc- essing of environmental reviews and per- mits. 4370m–9. Application. 4370m–10. GAO report. 4370m–11. Savings provision. 4370m–12. Repealed. § 4321. Congressional declaration of purpose The purposes of this chapter are: To declare a national policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony

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42 U.S.C. § 4332 — Congressional declaration of national environmental policy

**(a)** The Congress, recognizing the profound impact of man’s activity on the interrelations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the profound influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation, and new and expanding technological advances and recognizing further the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of man, declares that it is the continuing policy of the Federal Government, in cooperation with State and local governments, and other concerned public and private organizations, to use all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to foster and promote the general welfare, to create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony, and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Americans. **(b)** In order to carry out the policy set forth in this chapter, it is the continuing responsibility of the Federal Government to use all practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of national policy, to improve and coordinate Federal plans, functions, programs, and resources to the end that the Nation may— (1) fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as trustee of the environment for succeeding generations; (2) assure for all Americans safe, healthful, productive, and esthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings; (3) attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment without degradation, risk to health or safety, or other undesirable and unintended consequences; (4) preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our national heritag

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42 U.S.C. § 4332 — Cooperation of agencies; reports; avail-

Page 6139 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4332 (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforce- able at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. J.R. BIDEN, JR. SUBCHAPTER I—POLICIES AND GOALS § 4331. Congressional declaration of national en- vironmental policy (a) The Congress, recognizing the profound im- pact of man’s activity on the interrelations of all components of the natural environment, par- ticularly the profound influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation, and new and expanding technological advances and recog- nizing further the critical importance of restor- ing and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of man, de- clares that it is the continuing policy of the Federal Government, in cooperation with State and local governments, and other concerned public and private organizations, to use all prac- ticable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to foster and promote the general welfare, to create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive har- mony, and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Americans. (b) In order to carry out the policy set forth in this chapter, it is the continuing responsibility of the Federal Government to use all practicable means, consistent with other essential consider- ations of national policy, to improve and coordi- nate Federal plans, functions, programs, and re- sources to the end that the Nati

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