Intergovernmental Decisionmaking for Environmental Protection and Public Works

摘要

The purpose of the study is to identify conflicts between state and localprovision of public works and the federal environmental decisions concerning these proposed public works. The federal environmental decision-making process includes federal agency permitting, licensing, review (approval/disapproval), and veto of state and local public works projects. Where conflicts are defined and appear unmanageable, the study will propose and assess alternative solutions that could improve the efficiency and timeliness of public works processes while protecting the environment.