NASA Procedures and Guidelines
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NPR 8580.1 Eff. Date: November 26, 2001 Cancellation Date:	Implementing The National Environmental Policy Act And Executive Order 12114
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CHAPTER 1. Overview

1.1 Introduction

This document constitutes detailed National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) internal implementing procedural requirements. It supersedes and replaces the NASA Handbook, NHB 8800.11, Implementing the Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act.

1.2 Purpose

1.2.1 This NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) has been prepared to assist NASA Headquarters, Centers, Strategic Enterprises, and Program and Staff Offices in implementing NASA's regulations to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and Executive Order (EO) 12114. NASA's policies and procedures are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 14 CFR Part 1216 Subparts 1216.1 and 1216.3.

1.2.2 This NPR serves as a practical reference and source of guidance for use by NASA managers and other responsible staff in ensuring that their programs, projects, and activities are carried out in compliance with the letter and spirit of NEPA and EO 12114.

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