Pub. L. 104-88, tit. IV, sec. 401
CERTAIN COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES.
SEC. 401. CERTAIN COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES. The licensing of a launch vehicle or launch site operator (including any amendment, extension, or renewal of the license) under chapter 701 of title 49, United States Code, shall not be considered a major Federal action for purposes of section 102(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(C)) if— (1) the Department of the Army has issued a permit for the activity; and (2) the Army Corps of Engineers has found that the activity has no significant impact.