Sustainable and Equitable Siting

CEQ will issue guidance to promote sustainable locations for Federal facilities and strengthen the vitality and livability of the communities in which Federal facilities are located. The guidance may address topics such as strategically locating Federal workplaces to promote efficient use of local infrastructure; expanding public transportation use and access; and aligning Federal real estate investment with local or regional planning, sustainability, and equitable economic development goals. Agencies must consider this guidance in their siting of Federal facilities.

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Sec. 510. Additional Guidance and Instructions for Agencies. (a) The Director of OMB, in coordination with the Chair of CEQ and the National Climate Advisor, shall issue a memorandum for agencies that provides direction on immediate actions and further requirements to meet the policies and goals of this order.

(b) To assist agencies in complying with this order, the Chair of CEQ, in consultation with the Director of OMB, shall:

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(iii) consider issuing guidance for agencies to promote sustainable locations for Federal facilities and strengthen the vitality and livability of the communities in which Federal facilities are located.