14 CFR §433.7
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- (a)General. The FAA is responsible for complying with the procedures and policies of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable environmental laws, regulations, and Executive Orders prior to issuing a reentry site license. An applicant must provide the FAA with information needed to comply with such requirements. The FAA will consider and document the potential environmental effects associated with issuing a license for a reentry site.
- (b)Environmental impact statement or environmental assessment. When directed by the FAA, an applicant must—
- (1)Prepare an Environmental Assessment with FAA oversight;
- (2)Assume financial responsibility for preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement by an FAA-selected and -managed consultant contractor; or
- (3)Submit information to support a written re-evaluation of a previously submitted Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement.
- (c)Categorical exclusion. The FAA may determine that a categorical exclusion is appropriate upon receipt of supporting information from an applicant.
- (d)Environmental information. An application must include an approved FAA Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement, categorical exclusion determination, or written re-evaluation covering all planned licensed activities in compliance with NEPA and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA.