APWA Submits Comments on Procedural Provisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Dear Ms. Coyle:

On behalf of the more than 32,000 members of the American Public Works Association (APWA), we appreciate the opportunity to submit comments to the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) on procedural provisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel with direct oversight and involvement in the environmental issues for their respective organizations. The responsibilities of our nation’s public works professionals include the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure and they must balance those tasks with protecting the environment and public health. Our members take these duties very seriously and are constantly looking for avenues to submit constructive input as to how we can achieve a balance between sound guidelines while reducing regulatory burdens that may negatively impact valuable projects.

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