🌊Proposed Revisions to NOAA Categorical Exclusions Under NEPA
Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts; Correction
Summary
A July 1, 2025, Notice in the Federal Register entitled "Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts" announced an update of Department of Commerce (DOC or Department) Administrative Order 216-6, "Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act," (NEPA) and NEPA implementing procedures specific to sub-components of DOC. As part of that Notice, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) solicited comments on proposals to establish new categorical exclusions (CEs) and amend existing CEs. The description of CEs in that Notice included several technical errors. This correction provides revised CE text and a new deadline for public comments.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
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Business Impact
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The content highlights proposed revisions to NOAA's categorical exclusions under NEPA, which could affect compliance and environmental review processes for businesses engaged in activities that require federal permits or licenses. Businesses might need to submit comments on these proposed changes by the specified deadline, impacting their operations and regulatory compliance.