Question

When the National Environmental Policy Act was signed into law?

(a) January 1, 1970

(b) January 2, 1970

(c) January 1, 1971

(d) January 1, 1972

The question was posed to me in class test.

My doubt stems from National Environmental Policy Act in section Environmental Legislation of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) January 1, 1970

The explanation: The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law on January 1, 1970. NEPA entails federal agencies to evaluate the environmental effects of proposed actions former to making decisions and to suggest alternatives.