17 Jan 2025
🌍Implications of NEPA Procedures Withdrawal for Businesses
Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts
Summary
The Department of Transportation (the Department) is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) issued on November 23, 2020, that proposed to amend its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
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Business Impact
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The withdrawal of the proposed rule affects compliance with NEPA procedures, impacting businesses involved in projects requiring environmental reviews. Businesses must continue adhering to existing DOT Order 5610.1C until new requirements are established. This impacts project timelines and potential costs tied to environmental compliance.