Environmental Reviews Done by Communities: Are They Needed? Are They Adequate?

CED-77-123 Published: Sep 01, 1977. Publicly Released: Sep 01, 1977.

Highlights

Communities receiving community development block grants are performing environmental reviews for projects which affect the environment little, if at all.

Full Report

Full Report (40 pages)

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Chuck Young

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Topics

Natural Resources and Environment

Block grantsCommunity developmentEnvironmental impact statementsFederal aid programsFederal aid to citiesGrantsInteragency relationsEnvironmental monitoringEnvironmental impactsEnvironmental review