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Federal Facilities
Requirements for federal facilities to their reduce impact on environmental resources.
National Environmental Policy Act (1969) – This legislation mandates that federal agencies conduct environmental assessments and environmental impact statements when proposing to develop a site or infrastructure. These measures are meant to find ways to reduce impact on the environment during design and construction. This applies to federal agencies developing airports, military compounds, buildings, highways, etc.
[More information available at: http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/nepa.html]
Section 438 of Energy Independence and Security Act (2007) – Requires federal agencies to reduce stormwater runoff to the maximum extent technically feasible when developing or re-developing properties. This should generally be achieved using green infrastructure and low impact development techniques.
[More information available at: http://www.epa.gov/owow/NPS/lid/section438/]
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