legislation
Examples and Resources
Washington State Environmental Policy Act-SEPA
The Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) provides a way to identify possible environmental impacts that may result from governmental decisions. These decisions may be related to issuing permits for private projects, constructing public facilities, or adopting regulations, policies or plans.…
New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR, 1978)
New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) is a model law to introduce in any state. SEQR requires all state and local government agencies to consider environmental impacts equally with social and economic factors during discretionary decision-making. These agencies must assess the…
Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act (MEPA)
This statewide environmental protection law requires that state agencies study the environmental consequences of their actions, including permitting and financial assistance. It also requires them to take all feasible measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate damage to the environment. MEPA further…
