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Modernizing NEPA Implementation (open access)

Modernizing NEPA Implementation

This report presents recommendations to change the NEPA implementation process, based on the review of an appointed task force.
Date: September 2003
Creator: Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Citizen's Guide to the NEPA: Having Your Voice Heard (open access)

A Citizen's Guide to the NEPA: Having Your Voice Heard

This introductory guide to the National Environmental Policy Act describes the NEPA process and provides information on how citizens can get involved.
Date: December 2007
Creator: Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Environmental Policy Act: A Study of Its Effectiveness After Twenty-five Years (open access)

The National Environmental Policy Act: A Study of Its Effectiveness After Twenty-five Years

This report provides a detailed perspective on how the National Environmental Policy Act has affected federal agency decision making. The report summarizes how the Act has been implemented, how federal agency performance aligns with the intent of NEPA's framers, reactions from the public, NEPA stakeholders, and federal decision makers, and future challenges with ensuring the Act's continued effectiveness.
Date: January 1997
Creator: United States. Executive Office of the President.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Net Metering Programs (open access)

Net Metering Programs

This map shows states with net metering schemes to measure a site's electricity generation versus a site's electricity production, with customers only paying for the net electricity consumed.
Date: 2009
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Seafood Safety: Background and Issues (open access)

Seafood Safety: Background and Issues

Although seafood consumption can contribute to a healthy diet, some fish and shellfish can cause foodborne illnesses or contain environmental contaminants. This report discusses whether current food safety programs are sufficiently protecting consumers, and if not, what changes should be considered.
Date: December 2, 2010
Creator: Upton, Harold F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Green Jobs Training: A Catalog of Training Opportunities for Green Infrastructure Training (open access)

Green Jobs Training: A Catalog of Training Opportunities for Green Infrastructure Training

This catalog provides information on training and certification opportunities for jobs and careers categorized as part of the "green economy." The catalog includes federal and state listings.
Date: September 2010
Creator: United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The State of the Hudson 2009 (open access)

The State of the Hudson 2009

This report describes the environmental quality of the Hudson River and its watershed, including issues such as pollution, population growth, and biodiversity. The report also describes the habitats of estuaries, watersheds, and rivers in general.
Date: 2009
Creator: New York (State). Hudson River Estuary Program.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Short-Term Energy and Winter Fuels Outlook (open access)

Short-Term Energy and Winter Fuels Outlook

This report discusses likely energy prices and weather over the winter of 2010-2011.
Date: October 13, 2010
Creator: United States. Energy Information Administration.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proposed National Objectives, Principles and Standards for Water and Related Resources Implementation Studies (open access)

Proposed National Objectives, Principles and Standards for Water and Related Resources Implementation Studies

This document reflects planning efforts by the Executive Office of the President to design federal policy for the use of water resources.
Date: December 3, 2009
Creator: Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Final Recommendations of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force (open access)

Final Recommendations of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force

This report provides recommendations for a strengthened governance structure to provide sustained, high-level, and coordinated attention to ocean, coastal, and Great Lake issues with a framework that addresses conservation, economic activity, user conflict, and sustainable use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.
Date: July 19, 2010
Creator: United States. Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Interim Report of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force (open access)

Interim Report of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force

This report discusses the direction of a national policy to protect oceans, coasts, and the Great Lakes while coordinating with national security and foreign policy interests. The priorities include ecosystem restoration, water quality, resiliency to climate change and acidification, and improved environmental observation systems.
Date: September 10, 2009
Creator: United States. Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Order - Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes (open access)

Executive Order - Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes

This order establishes a national policy to ensure the protection, maintenance, and restoration of the health of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems and resources, enhance the sustainability of ocean and coastal economies, preserve maritime heritage, support sustainable uses and access, provide for adaptive management to enhance understanding of and capacity to respond to climate change and ocean acidification, and coordinate with national security and foreign policy interests. This order also provides for the development of coastal and marine spatial plans that build upon and improve existing Federal, State, tribal, local, and regional decision making and planning processes.
Date: July 19, 2010
Creator: United States. President (2009- : Obama)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) (open access)

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

This map shows states using property-assessed clean energy (PACE) programs to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
Date: 2010
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Plug-in Electric Vehicles (open access)

Plug-in Electric Vehicles

This map shows states that have laws and regulations that incentivize the use of plug-in electric passenger vehicles. Policies include mandates for states to acquire plug-in electric vehicles for state fleets, access to High Occupancy Vehicle lanes or designated parking for plug-in electric vehicles, and financial incentives to private owners of such vehicles.
Date: 2010
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Public Benefit Funds (open access)

Public Benefit Funds

This map shows states with funds dedicated to supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Date: 2010
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Recovery Through Retrofit (open access)

Recovery Through Retrofit

This report describes recommendations for federal action to address barriers to retrofitting home residences for energy efficiency.
Date: 2009
Creator: Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Regional Initiatives (open access)

Regional Initiatives

This map shows states that participate in regional initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and increase generation of renewable energy.
Date: 2010
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Renewable Energy Credit Tracking System (open access)

Renewable Energy Credit Tracking System

This map shows states that belong to regional programs with standards that require a certain percentage of renewable energy production.
Date: 2008
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Renewable & Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (open access)

Renewable & Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards

This map shows states with standards requiring electric utilities to generate a percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Date: 2010
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Residential Building Energy Codes (open access)

Residential Building Energy Codes

This map shows states with minimum levels of energy efficiency for residential buildings.
Date: 2009
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
State Adaptation Plans (open access)

State Adaptation Plans

This map shows states with plans for adapting to global climate change.
Date: 2010
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
VMT-Related Policies and Incentives (open access)

VMT-Related Policies and Incentives

This map shows states with policies to curb the climb of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by encouraging carpooling, alternative transportation, and compact land development.
Date: 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks (open access)

The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks

This guide describes how to develop a site in a way that does the least damage to the ecosystem, and provides maximum ecological benefits, including improved air quality, storm water treatment, and energy efficiency.
Date: 2009
Creator: American Society of Landscape Architects
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Policies (open access)

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Policies

This map shows state laws and regulations that affect medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The policies include tax incentives, fines, guidelines, and grants.
Date: 2010
Creator: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library