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PART 50—PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY›Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities and Program Coverage

§ 50.10 Basic environmental responsibility.

24 C.F.R. Parts 50 & 58 — HUD Environmental Review (HUD-performed and responsible-entity NEPA procedures) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · United States

(a) It is the responsibility of all Assistant Secretaries, the General Counsel, and the HUD approving official to assure that the requirements of this part are implemented.

(b) The Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development (A/S CPD), represented by the Office of Community Viability, whose Director shall serve as the Departmental Environmental Clearance Officer (DECO), is assigned the overall Departmental responsibility for environmental policies and procedures for compliance with NEPA and the related laws and authorities. To the extent permitted by applicable laws and the CEQ regulations, the A/S CPD shall approve waivers and exceptions or establish criteria for exceptions from the requirements of this part.

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▸ Contents — 24 C.F.R. Parts 50 & 58 — HUD Environmental Review (HUD-performed and responsible-entity NEPA procedures)
24 C.F.R. Parts 50 & 58 — HUD Environmental Review (HUD-performed and responsible-entity NEPA procedures)
  1. 24 C.F.R. Parts 50 & 58 — HUD Environmental Review (HUD-perfor…
  2. ▸ PART 50—PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
    Overview
    1. Subpart A—General: Federal Laws and Authorities
    2. ▸ Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities and Program Coverage
      Overview
      1. § 50.10 Basic environmental responsibility.
      2. § 50.11 Responsibility of the HUD approving official.
    3. Subpart C—General Policy: Decision Points
    4. Subpart D—General Policy: Environmental Review Procedures
    5. Subpart E—Environmental Assessments and Related Reviews
    6. Subpart F—Environmental Impact Statements
  3. PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING …

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