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        <Address>722 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 20503</Address>
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            <NameColumnValue>Michael J. Boots, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Brenda Mallory</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Lowry Crook</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Richard D. Duke</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Taryn L. Tuss</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Jay Jensen</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Trent Bauserman</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Horst Greczmiel</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Rohan Patel</NameColumnValue>
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        <Paragraph MissionStatmentId="101" SortOrder="1">The Council on Environmental Quality formulates and recommends national policies and initiatives to improve the environment.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) was established within the Executive Office of the President by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). The Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4371 et seq.) established the Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ) to provide professional and administrative support for the Council. The Council and OEQ are collectively referred to as the Council on Environmental Quality, and the CEQ Chair, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, serves as the Director of OEQ.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Council develops policies which bring together the Nation's social, economic, and environmental priorities, with the goal of improving Federal decisionmaking. As required by NEPA, CEQ evaluates, coordinates, and mediates Federal activities. It advises and assists the  President on both national and international environmental policy matters. CEQ also oversees Federal agency and department implementation of NEPA.</Paragraph>
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      <Footer>For further information, contact the Information Office, Council on Environmental Quality, 722 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 20503. Phone, 202-395-5750. Fax, 202-456-2710.</Footer>
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