43 CFR 46.105 - Using a contractor to prepare environmental documents.

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Title 43: Public Lands: Interior

Subtitle A: Office of the Secretary of the Interior

PART 46: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969

Subpart B: Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality

46.105 - Using a contractor to prepare environmental documents.

A Responsible Official may use a contractor to prepare any environmental document in accordance with the standards of 40 CFR 1506.5(b) and (c). If a Responsible Official uses a contractor, the Responsible Official remains responsible for:

(a) Preparation and adequacy of the environmental documents; and

(b) Independent evaluation of the environmental documents after their completion.

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