This page provides information regarding Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Council) compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental requirements for Funded Priorities Lists.

Efficient, Effective and Transparent Environmental Compliance 

As with all federal agencies, the Council must comply with applicable federal environmental laws, regulations and Executive Orders.  Compliance with these laws and other requirements is critical for avoiding unintended adverse impacts, informing funding decisions and providing important public engagement opportunities. The Council is committed to meeting the highest standard for efficient, effective and transparent environmental compliance. 

NEPA Procedures

In May 2015, the Council published its NEPA Procedures. These procedures establish the Council's policies for ensuring compliance with NEPA. Below are links to the Council's NEPA Procedures:

Council NEPA Procedures (PDF) 
Record of Establishment of Council NEPA Procedures (PDF) 

Initial Funded Priorities List Environmental Compliance

On December 9, 2015, the Council approved an Initial Funded Priorities List (2015 Initial FPL) that includes activities to be funded under the Council-Selected Restoration Component of the RESTORE Act. Environmental compliance documentation for the activities approved for funding in this FPL can be found in the 2015 Initial FPL Environmental Compliance Library

Funded Priorities List 3 Environmental Compliance

Environmental compliance documentation for the activities in Funded Priorities List 3 can be found in the Funded Priorities 3 List Environmental Compliance Library.

For additional information on Environmental Compliance please contact John Ettinger (Director of Policy and Environmental Compliance) or Heather Young (Senior Advisor for Ecosystem Restoration Compliance).