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  • 2024-29352 — Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act; Correction
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100987
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of the Air Force issued a correction notice for five categorical exclusions listed in the Federal Register on November 25, 2024. This correction involves changes to wording and descriptions for certain activities that are excluded from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. Specifically, adjustments were made to ensure clarity and compliance with existing laws and standards. The notice includes revised wording that clarifies the activities and requirements for projects involving NASA and other federal entities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Air Force made some changes to the rules about when they can skip certain environmental check-ups, making sure the guidelines are clearer and fit with the law. They explained these changes because everyone needs to understand how they affect projects in the future.

  • 2025-00485 — National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Reclamation (516 DM 14)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2735
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Office of the Secretary, Interior Department has revised rules for certain environmental actions by the Bureau of Reclamation to ensure clearer interpretations and more efficient reviews. These changes apply to seven categorical exclusions (CEs) related to financial assistance and water-related agreements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The updates aim to eliminate outdated terms and better define the scope of activities covered by these exclusions. The revisions also respond to public comments and address concerns about project transparency, Tribal resources, and consultation regarding historic preservation.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has updated some rules to make it easier and clearer for people to understand how to take care of the environment when working with water projects. They want to make sure everyone knows what's happening, especially when it affects places that are important to Native American tribes and old historic sites.

  • 2024-28293 — Notice of Adoption of U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Categorical Exclusions Pursuant to Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95810
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to adopt categorical exclusions (CEs) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture—Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA) to streamline environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These adopted CEs cover various agricultural activities, which HUD intends to use for projects like fence repairs or farm storage facility construction. HUD consulted with USDA-FSA to ensure these CEs are appropriate and will not cause significant environmental harm, barring extraordinary circumstances. The adoption will be effective after regulatory amendments or waivers are issued.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making a plan to borrow some rules from another group to make checking how things like building farm storage or fixing fences might affect nature quicker and easier. They're talking with experts to make sure everything stays safe for the environment.

  • 2024-27790 — Notice of Adoption of Department of Energy Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95170
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    Rural Development, part of the USDA, is adopting seven Categorical Exclusions (CEs) from the Department of Energy to use in their programs, under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These CEs will help streamline environmental reviews for projects improving infrastructure like electric power, water systems, and renewable energy in rural areas. The agency has consulted with the DOE to ensure appropriateness and plans to apply these CEs while considering environmental impact safeguards. This decision aims to enhance the efficiency of RD projects while maintaining environmental compliance.

    Simple Explanation

    The USDA wants to use some rules from the Department of Energy to make it quicker and easier to start projects, like building water and power systems, in rural places. They talked with the Energy Department to make sure it's a good idea and will keep the environment safe.