🚧Adoption of Categorical Exclusion for Sanitation Facility Construction
Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusion Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act
Summary
The Department of the Interior (Department) is notifying the public and documenting the adoption of the Indian Health Service (IHS) categorical exclusion (CE) for actions associated with construction of sanitation facilities to serve Indian homes and communities, under section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The CE is adopted for use by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). In accordance with section 109, this notice identifies the types of actions to which BIA will apply the CE, the considerations that BIA will use in determining the applicability of the CE, and the consultation between the agencies on the use of the CE, including application of extraordinary circumstances.
Agencies
- Interior Department
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Business Impact
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The notice outlines regulatory changes that affect businesses involved in sanitation facility construction for Indian homes and communities. The adoption of the categorical exclusion (CE) by BIA streamlines environmental review processes, potentially reducing project timelines and costs. This has direct implications for businesses seeking to engage in projects funded or approved by the IHS and BIA.