(a) Customary international law. VA programs and benefits extend to veterans of the United States who live abroad. VA is committed to pursuing an active role in addressing environmental quality issues in VA relations with neighboring communities in foreign countries and assuring that consideration of the environment is an integral part of all decisions.

(b) VA actions abroad. Executive Order 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions, does not rely upon NEPA for its authority but does further the purpose of NEPA and provides guidance for analyzing the environmental impacts of VA actions abroad. VA will act in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 12114 and document potential environmental effects of VA actions abroad to the extent consistent with law.