Crude Oil and Natural Gas Guidance for National Environmental Policy Act Reviews

This guidance assists EPA staff in reviewing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents regarding oil and gas exploration, development and production on federal lands.

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Background for NEPA Reviewers: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Exploration, Development,and Production (PDF)(102 pp, 7 MB)