21 May 2025
🚀EXIM's Adoption of Categorical Exclusions
Adoption of Categorical Exclusions from the Tennessee Valley Authority Under the National Environmental Policy Act
Summary
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is adopting multiple categorical exclusions (CEs) from the agencies as listed: Tennessee Valley Authority CEs 49 and 50. This notice identifies the categories of proposed actions and describes the consultation between the agencies.
Agencies
- Export-Import Bank
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The adoption of categorical exclusions (CEs) under NEPA by EXIM facilitates faster processing of financial assistance programs for businesses. This regulatory change directly impacts the efficiency with which loans and guarantees can be processed, benefiting American businesses involved in export. CEs allow for reduced environmental assessment burdens, expediting project approvals.