### Question
How does the law define NEPA process?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 157*, **NEPA process** is defined as:

> the entirety of the development and documentation of the analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), including the assessment and analysis of any impacts, alternatives, and mitigation of a proposed action, and any interagency participation and public involvement required to be carried out before the Secretary undertakes a proposed action

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 157*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

