(1) **In general**
(A) *Release of funds* — In order to assure that the policies of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [[42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] and other provisions of law which further the purposes of such Act (as specified in regulations issued by the Secretary) are most effectively implemented in connection with the expenditure of funds for special projects appropriated under an appropriations Act for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, such as special projects under the head “Annual Contributions for Assisted Housing” in title II of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993, and to assure to the public undiminished protection of the environment, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may, under such regulations, in lieu of the environmental protection procedures otherwise applicable, provide for the release of funds for particular special projects upon the request of recipients of special projects assistance, if the State or unit of general local government, as designated by the Secretary in accordance with regulations, assumes all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decisionmaking, and action pursuant to such Act, and such other provisions of law as the regulations of the Secretary specify, that would otherwise apply to the Secretary were the Secretary to undertake such special projects as Federal projects.
(B) *Implementation* — The Secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this section only after consultation with the Council on Environmental Quality. Such regulations shall—
(i) provide for monitoring of the performance o
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(1) **In general**
(A) *Release of funds* — In order to assure that the policies of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [[42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] and other provisions of law which further the purposes of such Act (as specified in regulations issued by the Secretary) are most effectively implemented in connection with the expenditure of funds for special projects appropriated under an appropriations Act for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, such as special projects under the head “Annual Contributions for Assisted Housing” in title II of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993, and to assure to the public undiminished protection of the environment, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may, under such regulations, in lieu of the environmental protection procedures otherwise applicable, provide for the release of funds for particular special projects upon the request of recipients of special projects assistance, if the State or unit of general local government, as designated by the Secretary in accordance with regulations, assumes all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decisionmaking, and action pursuant to such Act, and such other provisions of law as the regulations of the Secretary specify, that would otherwise apply to the Secretary were the Secretary to undertake such special projects as Federal projects.
(B) *Implementation* — The Secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this section only after consultation with the Council on Environmental Quality. Such regulations shall—
(i) provide for monitoring of the performance of environmental reviews under this section;
(ii) in the discretion of the Secretary, provide for the provision or facilitation of training for such performance; and
(iii) subject to the discretion of the Secretary, provide for suspension or termination by the Secretary of the assumption under subparagraph (A).
(C) *Responsibilities of State or unit of general local government* — The Secretary’s duty under subparagraph (B) shall not be construed to limit any responsibility assumed by a State or unit of general local government with respect to any particular release of funds under subparagraph (A).
(2) **Procedure** — The Secretary shall approve the release of funds for projects subject to the procedures authorized by this section only if, not less than 15 days prior to such approval and prior to any commitment of funds to such projects, the recipient submits to the Secretary a request for such release, accompanied by a certification of the State or unit of general local government which meets the requirements of paragraph (3). The Secretary’s approval of any such certification shall be deemed to satisfy the Secretary’s responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [[42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] and such other provisions of law as the regulations of the Secretary specify insofar as those responsibilities relate to the releases of funds for special projects to be carried out pursuant thereto which are covered by such certification.
(3) **Certification** — A certification under the procedures authorized by this section shall—
(A) be in a form acceptable to the Secretary;
(B) be executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of the State or unit of general local government who qualifies under regulations of the Secretary;
(C) specify that the State or unit of general local government under this section has fully carried out its responsibilities as described under paragraph (1); and
(D) specify that the certifying officer—
(i) consents to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [[42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] and each provision of law specified in regulations issued by the Secretary insofar as the provisions of such Act or other such provision of law apply pursuant to paragraph (1); and
(ii) is authorized and consents on behalf of the State or unit of general local government and himself or herself to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of the responsibilities as such an official.
(4) **Approval by States** — In cases in which a unit of general local government carries out the responsibilities described in paragraph (1), the Secretary may permit the State to perform those actions of the Secretary described in paragraph (2) and the performance of such actions by the State, where permitted by the Secretary, shall be deemed to satisfy the Secretary’s responsibilities referred to in the second sentence of paragraph (2).
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Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
§ 3547. Special projects
(1) In general
(A) Release of funds
In order to assure that the policies of the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.] and other provisions of law
which further the purposes of such Act (as
specified in regulations issued by the Sec-
retary) are most effectively implemented in
connection with the expenditure of funds for
special projects appropriated under an appro-
priations Act for the Department of Housing
and Urban Development, such as special
projects under the head ‘‘Annual Contribu-
tions for Assisted Housing’’ in title II of the
Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing
and Urban Development, and Independent
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993, and to as-
sure to the public undiminished protection of
the environment, the Secretary of Housing
and Urban Development may, under such regu-
lations, in lieu of the environmental protec-
tion procedures otherwise applicable, provide
for the release of funds for particular special
projects upon the request of recipients of spe-
cial projects assistance, if the State or unit of
general local government, as designated by
the Secretary in accordance with regulations,
assumes all of the responsibilities for environ-
mental review, decisionmaking, and action
pursuant to such Act, and such other provi-
sions of law as the regulations of the Sec-
retary specify, that would otherwise apply to
the Secretary were the Secretary to undertake
such special projects as Federal projects.
(B) Implementation
The Secretary shall issue regulations to
carry out this section only after consultation
with the Council on Environmental Quality.
Such regulations shall—
(i) provide for monitoring of the perform-
ance of environmental reviews under this
section;
(ii
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. The source passage cites 42 U.S.C. § 4321. This identifies an authority to review, not proof of applicability.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
§ 4321. Congressional declaration of purpose
The purposes of this chapter are: To declare a
national policy which will encourage productive
and enjoyable harmony between man and his en-
vironment; to promote efforts which will pre-
vent or eliminate damage to the environment
and biosphere and stimulate the health and wel-
fare of man; to enrich the understanding of the
ecological systems and natural resources impor-
tant to the Nation; and to establish a Council on
Environmental Quality.
(Pub. L. 91–190, § 2, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
SHORT TITLE OF 2020 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 116–260, div. S, § 102(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat.
2243, provided that: ‘‘This section [enacting section
16298 of this title, amending sections 4370m and 7403 of
this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note
under section 4370m of this title] may be cited as the
‘Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Tech-
nologies Act’ or the ‘USE IT Act’.’’
SHORT TITLE
Pub. L. 91–190, § 1, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, provided:
‘‘That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as
the ‘National Environmental Policy Act of 1969’.’’
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION ASSISTANCE
Pub. L. 117–169, title VI, § 60112, Aug. 16, 2022, 136 Stat.
2072, provided that:
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to amounts otherwise
available, there is appropriated to the Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency for fiscal year
2022, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, $250,000,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2031, to develop and carry out a program
to support the development, enhanced standardization
and transparency, and reporting criteria for environ-
mental product declarations that include measure-
m
Stored review status: historical_2024_not_currentness_verified. The source passage cites 42 U.S.C. § 4321. This identifies an authority to review, not proof of applicability.