Legislative Authorities

NCPC possess other authorities granted by special legislation or, because of a memorandum of agreement with certain entities. This type of authority extends, among others, to review of certain development such as:

• Review development on certain portions of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to protect views of the airport from the George Washington Parkway and the opposing shore of the Potomac River (advisory authority). (9 U.S.C. §§491119(d) (2)(A)-(B)) (MOU)
• Review of development within a defined area at Dulles International Airport to ensure protection of the scenic gateway to the National Capital (advisory authority). (9 U.S.C. §§491119(d) (2)(A)-(B)) (MOU)
• Review of changes to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Transit Plans (advisory authority) (DC Code § 9-1107.01)
• Review of development at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (advisory authority). (Pub. Law No. 93-166)
• Review of the final plan for development proposals at the Southeast Federal Center and any amendments thereto and review of development at the Southeast Federal Center to ensure design consistency with the approved plan (advisory authority). (Pub. Law No. 106-407)

Certain executive orders, presidential memorandum, and special legislation pertaining to federal agencies impact development of federal facilities. While NCPC lacks direct enforcement authority for these legal mandates, it generally seeks information from its federal agency applicants for their response thereto as part of the Commission review process. The Federal Elements contain information on a number of these legal requirements. During the NEPA process staff helps identify those executive orders and other legal requirements that must be addressed in an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement for a particular project.

49 U.S.C. §§491119(d) (2)(A)-(B) MWAA & NCPC MOU DC Code § 9-1107.01 Pub. Law No. 93-166 Pub. Law No. 106-407