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Environmental Compliance

This page provides information regarding Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Council) compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental requirements for Funded Priorities Lists (FPLs).

Efficient, Effective and Transparent Environmental Compliance

As with all federal agencies, the Council must comply with all applicable federal environmental laws, regulations and executive orders. Compliance avoids unintended adverse impacts, informs funding decisions and provides public engagement opportunities. The Council is committed to efficient, effective and transparent environmental compliance.

NEPA Procedures

The Council’s NEPA procedures establish the Council's policies for ensuring compliance with NEPA.

Funded Priorities List Environmental Compliance

Click on the links below to find environmental compliance documentation for FPL activities located in a state or Gulfwide. These pages list FPL activities that have an approved implementation phase as well as any proposed implementation funding approvals in the given location. FPL planning activities are covered by the Council’s NEPA Categorical Exclusion for planning, research or design activities (link to Council’s NEPA Procedures update, section number).