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  • 2024-29088 — National Environmental Policy Act; Proposed Implementing Procedures and Categorical Exclusions
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99834
    Reading Time:about 25 minutes

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is proposing new procedures to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including the addition of new categorical exclusions (CEs). These CEs are actions usually not expected to impact the environment significantly. NIST seeks public input on these draft procedures and the justification for the new CEs by January 10, 2025. The proposal is part of a larger effort to streamline and ensure consistency with environmental regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology wants to make a list of things they do that usually don't harm nature to help decide if a detailed look is needed. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this new list by January 10, 2025.

  • 2024-28899 — National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures; Proposed Categorical Exclusions
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99327
    Reading Time:about 34 minutes

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is proposing new procedures to implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These procedures establish categorical exclusions (CEs), which are categories of actions deemed to typically have minimal environmental impacts. PHMSA invites public comments on these proposed CEs and procedures, aiming to ensure their activities minimize environmental effects and involve public and governmental engagement. Comments must be submitted by January 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making a new plan to quickly check if some actions are safe for the environment, like making sure that new rules for pipelines won't hurt nature too much. They want people to read their plan, say if they think it's good or bad, and write back by January 9, 2025, to help make sure they're doing a good job protecting the earth.

  • 2024-29608 — Adoption of Categorical Exclusions from the Department of Energy Under the National Environmental Policy Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102141
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) announced that it is adopting several categorical exclusions (CEs) from the Department of Energy under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These exclusions allow for certain proposed actions by EXIM that do not significantly impact the human environment, thereby speeding up project approvals and conserving resources by eliminating the need for detailed environmental assessments. This decision supports EXIM's Make More in America initiative by enabling quicker processing of transactions that promote U.S. business exports. EXIM consulted with the Department of Energy to ensure the appropriateness of these CEs for their proposed actions.

    Simple Explanation

    The Export-Import Bank of the United States is using some special rules from the Department of Energy so they can help businesses sell more things abroad without taking a lot of time to check if these activities harm the environment. These special rules make everything go faster!