Results for tag: "NEPA"

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a United States federal law that promotes the enhancement of the environment and establishes the responsibility of federal agencies to consider the environmental impacts of their proposed actions. It requires federal agencies to assess the potential environmental impacts of their proposed actions and to consider alternatives that could reduce or eliminate those impacts. The NEPA market is composed of companies that provide services related to the implementation of NEPA, such as environmental consulting, environmental impact assessment, and environmental permitting. These services are used by federal agencies, state and local governments, and private entities to ensure compliance with NEPA regulations. Examples of companies in the NEPA market include AECOM, Arcadis, ERM, GHD, and Ramboll. Show Less Read more