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S&T Environmental Policy

Environmental Policy

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Environmental Assessment for South Texas Family Residential Center

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the DHS procedures for implementing NEPA (DHS Directive 023-01, Environmental Planning Program), and the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) NEPA implementing regulations at 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, DHS prepared a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) to evaluate the potential impacts to the human environment resulting from increased Departmental activities necessary to process, detain, and transport unaccompanied alien children and family units who have crossed the southwest border of the United States. DHS and its Component, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prepared a supplemental Environmental Assessment to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed construction and operation of the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas to house family units that have crossed the border.

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DRAFT Revised NEPA Implementing Procedures - Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev.01 (June 2014)

DRAFT Revised NEPA Implementing Procedures - Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev.01 (June 2014)

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Directive 023-01, Rev 01 and Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev 01 and CATEX Administrative Record

Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act

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Environmental Justice

The Department of Homeland Security is dedicated to promoting environmental justice in all its programs, policies, and activities. We aim to ensure that every community, regardless of race, income, or national origin, has the opportunity to live in a safe and healthy environment.

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DHS Environmental Impact Statements Archive

Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) on this page were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for DHS activities and projects.

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National Environmental Policy Act

Through NEPA, Congress directed federal agencies to integrate environmental considerations into planning and decision making.

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Supporting Documentation (Science and Technology Directorate, Plum Island) for the Categorical Exclusions Detailed Administrative Record, Management Directive 5100.1, Environmental Planning Program

Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact from Plum Island for the proposed categorical exclusions contained in the draft Management Directive 5100.1, Environmental Planning Program.