DOD Compliance With The National Environmental Policy Act: Should NEPA Apply To DoD Major Federal Actions Overseas?

Abstract

Events over the past decade demonstrate that DoD fully understands and appreciates the synergy between environmental protection and mission success, in other words, that protection of the environment and success of the military mission are not exclusive. Recent regulatory and policy changes emphasize DoD's willingness to protect the environment, balanced against the needs of force protection and military necessity, during operations both within the United States and overseas. Continually building upon this policy since the early 1990's, DoD has committed itself to being a leader in environmental security and has taken affirmative acts to ensure that this commitment is a long-lasting one.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 17, 1998
Accession Number
ADA351470

Entities

People

  • Thomas J. Couture

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Climate Change
  • Congress
  • Department Of State
  • Drinking Water
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Hygiene
  • International Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Materials
  • United States Government
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Waste Management

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design