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NEPA Processes for Energy Projects: Unique Challenges and New Directions

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NEPA Processes for Energy Projects - PDF

David J. Lazerwitz

Published by the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation as part of the NEPA Special Institute conference proceedings on 10/29/10.

This paper addresses the relationship between the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and energy projects by identifying the unique issues and challenges posed by energy projects and discussing the specific NEPA processes, accommodations and proposals for addressing those issues and challenges.

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NEPA Processes for Energy Projects - PDF

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