jan 1, 1969 - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 1969
Description:
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was one of the first laws ever written that establishes the broad national framework for protecting our environment. NEPA's basic policy is to assure that all branches of government give proper consideration to the environment prior to undertaking any major federal action that significantly affects the environment.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1969
Now
~ 56 years ago