b. Task Force Further Recommends: August 12, 1970 COUNCIL ADOPT THE STANDARDS SUBJECT TO: 1. 2. REVISIONS MADE NECESSARY BY AMENDMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES APPROVAL OF THE PRINCIPLES BY THE PRESIDENT wrc A POLICY Environmental Statements- UNITED STATES WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 February 10, 1971 62-365 O 71 pt. 3 45 PREFACE The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190) requires the preparation of environmental statements. This statement establishes Water Resources Council policy regarding implementation of Section 102 (2)(C) of PL 91-190. Approval and Effective Date This Policy Statement, approved by the Council, is effective February 10, 1971. Related and Subsequent Efforts The need for separate environmental statements called for by this Policy Statement will be reviewed upon Presidential approval of revised planning principles and standards now being considered by the Council. The principles and standards propose full and systematic evaluation and consideration of environmental effects and may obviate the need for separate environmental statements. |