# National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures
> **US Department of Energy** · Final rule. · Published 1996-12-06 · Effective 1997-01-06 · 61 FR 64603
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-31064
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Energy
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 64603
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 1021
- **Publication date:** 1996-12-06
- **Effective date:** 1997-01-06
## Abstract

The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is amending its regulations governing compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These amendments incorporate changes primarily related to DOE's power marketing activities, based on DOE's experience in applying the current NEPA regulations. The revised regulations are intended to improve DOE's efficiency in implementing NEPA requirements by reducing costs and preparation time, while maintaining quality, consistent with the DOE Secretarial Policy Statement on NEPA issued in June 1994.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/12/06/96-31064/national-environmental-policy-act-implementing-procedures)
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