The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), enacted in 1969, is a landmark federal environmental law that establishes a framework for assessing the environmental consequences of significant federal actions. NEPA requires agencies to evaluate and disclose potential environmental impacts before proceeding with actions like construction projects, permitting, or policy changes. This ensures decision-making aligns with environmental preservation and public transparency.

NEPA outlines three primary levels of environmental review, depending on the anticipated level of environmental impact:

Categorical Exclusions (CATEX): For actions unlikely to have significant environmental effects.

Environmental Assessments (EA): A more detailed analysis to determine if significant impacts may occur, often resulting in a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) if applicable.

Environmental Impact Statements (EIS): A comprehensive evaluation for projects expected to cause substantial environmental effects, including public involvement and alternative analyses.

This webpage serves as a repository for ABMC‘s Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and other NEPA-related documentation. ABMC’s compliance with NEPA ensures its activities consider potential environmental consequences and adhere to broader environmental planning and historic preservation laws.

For further details, you can explore:

National Environmental Policy Act

EPA’s Guide to the NEPA Review Process

Project Specific Information:

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, ABMC Honolulu Memorial, Interpretive Center

• Environmental Assessment
• Environmental Assessment – Appendices
• Finding of No Significant Impact
• Memorandum of Agreement
• Memorandum of Agreement Exhibits
• State of Hawaii Letter of Concurrence