Environmental Policy

Federal Environmental Laws

We offer the following summaries of the major federal environmental laws that affect DOE facilities and programs. For a summary table of the major Federal environmental laws please click here.

• American Indian Religious Freedom and Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Acts
• Atomic Energy Act
• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
• Emergency Planning and Community-Right-To-Know Act
• Endangered Species Act and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
• Federal Facility Compliance Act
• Hazardous Material Transportation Act
• Historic Preservation Requirements
• Pollution Prevention Act
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Toxic Substances Control Act

Federal Executive Orders (EO)

• EO 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management (and Instructions)
• EO 13186, Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds

Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Policies

• DOE Order 450.1, Chg 3, Environmental Protection Program (and Guides)
• DOE Order 5400.5, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment
• DOE Order 231.1A, Chg 1, Environment, Safety and Health Reporting (and Manual)
• DOE Order 435.1, Chg 1, Radioactive Waste Management (and Manual)
• DOE Policy 141.1, Department of Energy Management of Cultural Resources
• DOE Policy 454.1, Use of Institutional Controls (and Guide)
• DOE Policy 450.2A, Identifying, Implementing and Complying with Environment, Safety and Health Requirements

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

For a list of MOUs between the Department of Energy and other Federal agencies on environmental policy matters please click here.

Other Web Sites Offering Environmental Policy Information

• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)
• Environmental and Public Works Compilations (Senate)
• Regulations.gov
• Federal Facilities Environmental Stewardship & Compliance Assistance Center (FedCenter.gov)

For additional information regarding this page or feedback on its content, please contact:

Thomas Traceski, Deputy, Nuclear Safety and Environmental Policy
Stephen Domotor, Deputy, Nuclear Safety and Environmental Assistance