42 U.S.C. § 4371 — Congressional findings, declarations, and

Page 6179 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4372 (Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41010, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter. § 4370m–10. GAO report Not later than 3 years after December 4, 2015, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that includes an analysis of whether the provisions of this subchapter could be adapted to streamline the Federal permitting process for smaller projects that are not covered projects. (Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41011, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter. § 4370m–11. Savings provision Nothing in this subchapter amends the Na- tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). (Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41012, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, re- ferred to in text, is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of this title and Tables. CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter. § 4370m–12. Repealed. Pub. L. 117–58, div. G, title VIII, § 70801(h), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1294 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. CHAPTER 56—ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Sec. 4371. Congressional findings, declarations, and pur- poses. 4372. Office of Environmental Quality. 4373. Referral of Environmental Quality Reports to standing committees having jurisdiction. 4374. Authorization of appropriations. 4375. Office of Environmental Quality Management Fund. § 4371. Congressional findings, declarations, and purposes (a) The Congress finds— (1) that man has caused changes in the envi- ronment; (2) that many of these changes may affect the relationship between man and his environ- ment; and (3) that population increases and urban con- centration contribute directly to pollution and the degradation of our environment. (b)(1) The Congress declares that there is a na- tional policy for the environment which pro- vides for the enhancement of environmental quality. This policy is evidenced by statutes heretofore enacted relating to the prevention, abatement, and control of environmental pollu- tion, water and land resources, transportation, and economic and regional development. (2) The primary responsibility for imple- menting this policy rests with State and local government. (3) The Federal Government encourages and supports implementation of this policy through appropriate regional organizations established under existing law. (c) The purposes of this chapter are— (1) to assure that each Federal department and agency conducting or supporting public works activities which affect the environment shall implement the policies established under existing law; and (2) to authorize an Office of Environmental Quality, which, notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall provide the professional and administrative staff for the Council on Environmental Quality established by Public Law 91–190. (Pub. L. 91–224, title II, § 202, Apr. 3, 1970, 84 Stat. 114.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Public Law 91–190, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, known as the Na- tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969, which is clas- sified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of this title and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 91–224, title II, § 201, Apr. 3, 1970, 84 Stat. 114, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970’.’’ § 4372. Office of Environmental Quality (a) Establishment; Director; Deputy Director There is established in the Executive Office of the President an office to be known as the Office of Environmental Quality (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the ‘‘Office’’). The Chair- man of the Council on Environmental Quality established by Public Law 91–190 shall be the Di- rector of the Office. There shall be in the Office a Deputy Director who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) Compensation of Deputy Director The compensation of the Deputy Director shall be fixed by the President at a rate not in