[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR6.1001]

[Page 132]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
               CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
 
PART 6_PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNCIL ON 
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ON THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT--
 
   Subpart J_Assessing the Environmental Effects Abroad of EPA Actions
 
Sec. 6.1001  Purpose and policy.

    Authority: Executive Order 12114, 42 U.S.C. 4321, note.

    Source: 46 FR 3364, Jan. 14, 1981, unless otherwise noted.


    (a) Purpose. On January 4, 1979, the President signed Executive 
Order 12114 entitled ``Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal 
Actions.'' The purpose of this Executive Order is to enable responsible 
Federal officials in carrying out or approving major Federal actions 
which affect foreign nations or the global commons to be informed of 
pertinent environmental considerations and to consider fully the 
environmental impacts of the actions undertaken. While based on 
independent authority, this Order furthers the purpose of the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Marine 
Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) (33 U.S.C. 1401 et 
seq.). It should be noted, however, that in fulfilling its 
responsibilities under Executive Order 12114, EPA shall be guided by CEQ 
regulations only to the extent that they are made expressly applicable 
by this subpart. The procedures set forth below reflect EPA's duties and 
responsibilities as required under the Executive Order and satisfy the 
requirement for issuance of procedures under section 2-1 of the 
Executive Order.
    (b) Policy. It shall be the policy of this Agency to carry out the 
purpose and requirements of the Executive Order to the fullest extent 
possible. EPA, within the realm of its expertise, shall work with the 
Department of State and the Council on Environmental Quality to provide 
information to other Federal agencies and foreign nations to heighten 
awareness of and interest in the environment. EPA shall further 
cooperate to the extent possible with Federal agencies to lend special 
expertise and assistance in the preparation of required environmental 
documents under the Executive Order. EPA shall perform environmental 
reviews of activities significantly affecting the global commons and 
foreign nations as required under Executive Order 12114 and as set forth 
under these procedures.