But if there was a contemplated major change in the facility, if it was transferred from public ownership, NEPA didn't apply to the transfer but then the new owner would be exempt from NEPA, would they not because it would not be a federal action or am I incorrect?
Senator King questions NEPA's applicability to asset transfers and subsequent ownership changes.
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