The Council on Environmental Quality was established by which title?

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) was established under Title II of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), enacted in 1969. NEPA is a significant piece of legislation that requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions before making decisions. The CEQ is tasked with ensuring that the federal government considers the environment in its decision-making processes and it also oversees the implementation of NEPA.

Establishing the CEQ within NEPA emphasizes the importance of environmental considerations at the highest levels of government, signaling a commitment to transparency and accountability in how federal actions impact the environment. This connection makes the CEQ a central player in promoting conservation and sustainable practices in federal projects. This legislative framework and its objectives highlight the role of federal agencies in environmental protection, aligning policy with public interests.

In contrast, the other titles referenced (DSEA, PHSA, and USEA) address different aspects of public health and environmental policies but do not relate directly to the establishment of the CEQ within the framework of federal environmental responsibility as NEPA does.