Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 5159

Protection of environment

section 5189 of this title83 Stat. 85242 U.S.C. 4321An action which is taken or assistance which is provided pursuant to section 5170a, 5170b, 5172, 5173, or 5192 of this title, including such assistance provided pursuant to the procedures provided for in , which has the effect of restoring a facility substantially to its condition prior to the disaster or emergency, shall not be deemed a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 () [ et seq.]. Nothing in this section shall alter or affect the applicability of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to other Federal actions taken under this chapter or under any other provisions of law.

Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 316Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(m)(1)102 Stat. 4694(, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 91–19083 Stat. 852section 4321 of this titleThe National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in text, is , , , which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Pub. L. 93–28888 Stat. 143section 5121 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning , , . For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Prior Provisions

section 316 of Pub. L. 93–288section 5156 of this titlePub. L. 100–707A prior was classified to prior to repeal by .