Compliance and Enforcement News Release (HQ): EPA Announces New Electronic Filing System for Environmental Reviews

CONTACT: Stacy Kika (News Media Only) kika.stacy@epa.gov 202-564-0906 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2012 EPA Announces New Electronic Filing System for Environmental Reviews WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced e-NEPA, a new online system that allows federal agencies to submit environmental impact statements (EISs) electronically. Traditionally, EISs have been submitted to EPA in hard copy. e-NEPA eliminates the need to mail or deliver copies of EISs to EPA headquarters, reducing printing, shipping, and delivery costs. It also saves time through electronic filing and e-confirmation and improves transparency, allowing EPA to post EIS documents to EPA’s website. “The release of e-NEPA is an important step forward in advancing the President’s commitment to streamline the federal environmental review process,” said Cynthia Giles, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. “Through electronic filing, we are making it easier for federal agencies to submit environmental impact statements, allowing them to save time and reduce costs, while making the process more transparent for the public.” The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to integrate environmental considerations into their decision-making processes by identifying the environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to their proposed actions. To meet NEPA requirements federal agencies prepare detailed analyses known as EISs. EPA reviews, provides comments, and maintains a national filing system for EISs. Beginning on October 1, 2012, all agencies are required to use the e-NEPA filing system. More information about e-NEPA: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/submiteis/index.html More information about NEPA: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/index.html More information about how to file an EIS electronically: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/submiteis/guide-to-e-nepa-electronic-submittal-of-eis.pdf R168 Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser.   View all news releases related to compliance and enforcement   You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355