The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 101

Advocates for the West • May 15, 2019

Join Advocates for the West as they "demystify" the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), empower advocates to engage in the review process to protect land and explore the nuances of this vital yet often misunderstood law.


Program Objectives:

  • Overview of a typical NEPA process for RMPs and site-specific decisions
  • How to spot issues when reviewing NEPA documents
  • Key substantive and procedural issues to raise in comments/administrative appeals
  • How to use NEPA as part of broader litigation, policy, or outreach strategy.
  • What is a “hard look” under NEPA?