Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Disposal of U.S. Navy Submarine Solid Waste

Resumo

Pursuant to section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality regulations implementing NEPA procedures (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), and Executive Order (EO) 12114 ``Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions,'' the Department of the Navy gives notice that an Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared and an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the disposal of non-hazardous biodegradable solid waste (paper, cardboard and food), and non- hazardous non-biodegradable solid wastes (metal and glass) from U.S. Navy submarines. The provisions of NEPA apply to federal actions that occur in the United States and within the contiguous territorial sea. The provisions of EO 12114 apply to major federal actions that occur beyond the territorial seas of the United States, in the global commons, or within the jurisdiction of a foreign government.