ELR Citation: ELR 20044
No(s). 70-564 (D. Or. Oct 27, 1970)

The National Environmental Policy Act requires federal agencies to prepare environmental impact [§102(2)(C)] statements for proposed or continuing activities only. The requirement does not apply to decisions made by the Bonneville Power Administration regarding a transmission line, the construction of which Congress funded in 1967.

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