Number: RS21217
Title: Exemptions for Military Activities in Federal Environmental Laws
Authors: Robert Meltz, American Law Division 
Abstract: Under several federal pollution-control statutes, activities of the U.S. military are subject to federal, state, and local environmental requirements, both substantive and procedural, along with activities of federal agencies generally. Each of these statutes, however, authorizes the President to grant exemptions when he determines it to be in the "paramount interest" or "national security interest" of the United States. In addition, the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act provide the President with further exemption authority for property of the military of a "uniquely military" nature.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated May 8, 2002