# 18 CFR § 1318.10: Purpose and policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 CFR § 1318.10
- **Heading:** Purpose and policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 18—Conservation of Power and Water Resources > CHAPTER XIII—TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY > PART 1318—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 > Subpart A—General Information

## Text

This part establishes procedures for Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to use for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
(a) Purpose. The purpose of these procedures is to integrate NEPA into TVA's decision-making processes. Specifically, the procedures: describe the process by which TVA determines what actions are subject to NEPA's procedural requirements and the applicable level of NEPA review; ensure that relevant environmental information is identified and considered early in the process to ensure informed decision making; enable TVA to conduct coordinated, consistent, predictable and timely environmental reviews; reduce unnecessary burdens and delays; and implement NEPA's mandates regarding lead and cooperating agency roles, page and time limits, and sponsor preparation of environmental documents.
(b) Procedural and Interpretive Rule. This document sets forth TVA's procedures and practices for implementing NEPA. It further explains TVA's interpretation of certain key terms in NEPA. It does not, nor does it intend to, govern the rights and obligations of any party outside the Federal government. It does, however, establish the procedures under which TVA will typically fulfill its requirements under NEPA.
(c) Consultation with the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). In addition to the process for establishing or revising categorical exclusions set forth in § 1318.200(c), TVA will consult with CEQ while developing or revising proposed NEPA implementing procedures, in accordance with NEPA sec. 102(2)(B), 42 U.S.C. 4332(B).

## Nearby sections

- [18 CFR § 1318.10 § 1318.10 Purpose and policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.10.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.20 § 1318.20 Abbreviations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.20.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.30 § 1318.30 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.30.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.100 § 1318.100 Determining when NEPA applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.100.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.101 § 1318.101 Determining the appropriate level of NEPA review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.101.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.102 § 1318.102 Determination of NEPA Adequacy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.102.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.103 § 1318.103 Supplements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.103.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.104 § 1318.104 Reliance on existing environmental documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.104.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.105 § 1318.105 Lead and cooperating agency determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.105.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.106 § 1318.106 Schedule for the NEPA process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.106.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.107 § 1318.107 Scoping process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.107.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.200 § 1318.200 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.200.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.201 § 1318.201 Extraordinary circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.201.md)
- [18 CFR § 1318.202 § 1318.202 Public notification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1318.202.md)

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