Regulatory Documents
Environmental Compliance Regulations and Procedures
22 CFR 216 Environmental Compliance Procedures
These are USAID's environmental impact assessment procedures. They are intended to implement the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970, as amended (NEPA) as they affect the USAID program. 22 CFR 216 applies to all USAID programs, projects, activities and substantive amendments.
Download the Environmental Compliance Procedures, Regulation 216 Booklet [PDF, 256KB].
NEPAnet
This is the federal web page for the National Environmental Policy Act and its implementation. It includes many links to NEPA related material.
USAID Automated Directives System Chapter 204 (ADS 204) [PDF, 102KB]
This is USAID's internal policy directive on applying 22 CFR 216 within the context of USAID's administrative structure.
USAID Automated Directives System Chapter 201.3.12.2.b - Biosafety [PDF, 1.2MB]
This is USAID's internal policy directive on the use of
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
USAID Related Environmental Compliance Presidential Executive Orders
Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions
Executive Order 12114: Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions
Invasive Species
Executive Order 13112: Invasive Species
National Invasive Species Council web site
Additional information on invasive species and the federal response is available on this web page. USAID is one of eleven U.S. government agencies involved.
Enterprise for the Americas Initiative
Executive Order 13131: Implementation of the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative [PDF, 80 KB]
This amends Executive Order 12757, which was subsequently amended by Executive Order 12823 and Executive Order 13028
Executive Order 13345: Assigning Foreign Affairs Functions and Implementing the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative and the Tropical Forest Conservation Act [PDF, 36KB]
Tropical Forest Convservation Act & the Enterprise for the Americas Act
Additional information on the Tropical Forest Conservation Act and the Enterprise for the Americas Act and the U.S. government’s implementation is available on this web page. USAID is one of eight U.S. government agencies involved.
Environmental Review of Trade Agreements
Executive Order 13141: Environmental Review of Trade Agreements
Marine Protected Areas
Executive Order 13158: Marine Protected Areas
Coral Reef Protection
Executive Order 13089: Coral Reef Protection [PDF, 80KB]
Greening the Government
Executive Order 13101 and Related Executive Orders
Twelve interrelated Executive Orders govern U.S. government-wide environmental responsibility in internal operations. These are overseen by the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.
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