[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 7CFR1b.2]

[Page 100]
 
                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
PART 1b_NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 1b.2  Policy.

    (a) All policies and programs of the various USDA agencies shall be 
planned, developed, and implemented so as to achieve the goals and to 
follow the procedures declared by NEPA in order to assure responsible 
stewardship of the environment for present and future generations.
    (b) Each USDA agency is responsible for compliance with this part, 
the regulations of CEQ, and NEPA. Compliance will include the 
preparation and implementation of specific procedures and processes 
relating to the programs and activities of the individual agency, as 
necessary.
    (c) The Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment (NR&E), 
is responsible for ensuring that agency implementing procedures are 
consistent with CEQ's NEPA regulations and for coordinating NEPA 
compliance for the Department. The Under Secretary, NR&E, through the 
Agricultural Council on Environmental Quality, will develop the 
necessary processes to be used by the Office of the Secretary in 
reviewing, implementing, and planning its NEPA activities, 
determinations, and policies.
    (d) In connection with the policies and requirements set forth in 
this part, all USDA agencies are responsible for compliance with 
Executive Order 12114, ``Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal 
Actions.'' Compliance will include the preparation and implementation of 
specific procedures and processes relative to the programs and 
activities of the individual agencies, as necessary. Agencies shall 
consult with the Department of State; the Council on Environmental 
Quality; and the Under Secretary, NR&E, prior to placing procedures and 
processes in effect.

[48 FR 11403, Mar. 18, 1983, as amended at 60 FR 66481, Dec. 22, 1995]