[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: 40CFR6.1003]

[Page 133]
 
                   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. 6.1003  Definitions.

    As used in this subpart, environment means the natural and physical 
environment and excludes social, economic and other environments; global 
commons is that area (land, air, water) outside the jurisdiction of any 
nation; and responsible official is either the EPA Assistant 
Administrator or Regional Administrator as appropriate for the 
particular EPA program. Also, an action significantly affects the 
environment if it does significant harm to the environment even though 
on balance the action may be beneficial to the environment. To the 
extent applicable, the responsible official shall address the 
considerations set forth in the CEQ Regulations under 40 CFR 1508.27 in 
determining significant effect.