Environmental Quality Improvement Act
Encyclopedia
The Environmental Quality Improvement Act is a United States environmental law that amended the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969.
Among other provisions, the Act added additional responsibilities to the Council on Environmental Quality
. The head of this council is appointed by the President
and has cabinet
status.
National Environmental Policy Act
The National Environmental Policy Act is a United States environmental law that established a U.S. national policy promoting the enhancement of the environment and also established the President's Council on Environmental Quality ....
of 1969.
Among other provisions, the Act added additional responsibilities to the Council on Environmental Quality
Council on Environmental Quality
The Council on Environmental Quality is a division of the Executive Office of the President that coordinates federal environmental efforts in the United States and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental and energy policies and initiatives...
. The head of this council is appointed by the President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
and has cabinet
United States Cabinet
The Cabinet of the United States is composed of the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States, which are generally the heads of the federal executive departments...
status.