Sec. 105. Simplifying environmental documents
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It is the policy of the United States that the purpose of requiring an environmental document relating to a project is only to ensure that the process of considering the effects of the project takes place before the occurrence of any significant Federal action to carry out the project. To facilitate public transparency and understanding of environmental documentation, an environmental document— shall— be sufficient to provide a reasonable consideration of the potential environmental effects and alternatives of a proposed project; and reflect a thorough examination of the potential impacts of the project; but shall not exceed 300 pages without substantial justification.
An agency may exceed the 300-page limit under paragraph (1)(B) if the agency provides to proponents of the applicable project a notice, and a period of not less than 30 days for comment, regarding the proposed exceedance. The opportunity to comment under subparagraph
(A)shall not be provided to any individual or entity other than a proponent of the applicable project.