The following just came in from Clean Water Action: does the GOP really think that the answer to the economic crisis is lowering barriers created by environmental regulations? How many years have we had to live with non-stop assaults by the GOP against the nation's premier environmental laws, like NEPA? The GOP has been trying for years to gut the nation's environmental laws: what a good idea, use the worst economic crisis since the Depression to pursue its agenda. I think I know what "shovel ready" means: rape and pillage. Read for yourself:
Please oppose Senator Barrasso (R-WY) amendment to Economic Stimulus legislation that would waive National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). There are plenty of shovel-ready projects that already have their NEPA review completed; there is no need to waive NEPA to justify spending money quickly.
Sen. Bill Nelson (202) 224-5274
Sen. Mel Martinez (202) 224-3041
Title I of NEPA contains a Declaration of National Environmental Policy which requires the federal government to use all practicable means to create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony. Section 102 requires federal agencies to incorporate environmental considerations in their planning and decision-making through a systematic interdisciplinary approach.
Specifically, all federal agencies are to prepare detailed statements assessing the environmental impact of and alternatives to major federal actions significantly affecting the environment. These statements are commonly referred to as environmental impact statements (EISs). Section 102 also requires federal agencies to lend appropriate support to initiatives and programs designed to anticipate and prevent a decline in the quality of mankind's world environment
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