Federal agencies planning a project that might impact the environment are required to use the process outlined in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). While NEPA is a formal process, its essence is common sense: gather the relevant information, think about it, then make a decision based on the facts. Public agencies
Sarah Rolph
About Sarah Rolph
Sarah Rolph is a freelance writer based in Carlisle, Massachusetts. She is working on a book about the Lunny family, was active in the fight to save Drakes Bay Oyster Farm, and is the author of the advocacy website www.savedrakesbay.com. Her personal website is www.sarahrolph.com.