[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 31]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR1515.3]



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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

 

               CHAPTER V--COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

 

PART 1515_FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROCEDURES--Table of Contents

 

Sec.  1515.3  How is CEQ organized?



    (a) The Council is made up of three members appointed by the 

President and subject to approval by the Senate. One member is 

designated as chairman by the President. All three serve in a full-time 

capacity.

    (b) The National Environmental Policy Act and the Environmental 

Quality Improvement Act give the Council the authority to hire any 

officers and staff



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that may be necessary to carry out responsibilities and functions 

specified in these two Acts. Also, the use of consultants and experts is 

permitted.

    (c) In addition to the three members, the Council has program and 

legal staff.

    (d) The Council has no field or regional offices.

    (e) The Council has a public affairs office which is responsible for 

providing information to the general public, the Congress, and the 

press. If you are interested in general information about the Council or 

have questions about the Council's recent activities or policy 

positions, you should call this office at (202) 633-7005 or write to the 

``Public Affairs Office'' of the Council at the address given in the 

next paragraph.

    Note: The CEQ public affairs office can respond fully and promptly 

to most questions you may have; the Council suggests that the Freedom of 

Information Act procedures be used when you are seeking a specific 

document and have had difficulty obtaining it.

    (f) The Council is located at 722 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 

20006. Office hours are 9-5:30, Monday through Friday, except legal 

holidays. If you wish to meet with any of the staff, please write or 

phone ahead for an appointment. The main number is 202-633-7027.



                    Procedures for Requesting Records