Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act
What happened
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is rescinding and repromulgating its regulations related to environmental quality to codify changes to NEPA, effective August 17, 2026. This interim final rule updates NASA's list of existing categorical exclusions and was signed by Donald Trump. Comments are due by July 31, 2026.
Why it matters
This update provides procedural certainty for NASA, project sponsors, and the public when preparing environmental documents under NEPA, aiming to avoid confusion in administrative processes. It streamlines how federal agencies assess environmental impacts of their actions.
Who it affects
- ›National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- ›NASA action proponents
- ›Non-Federal project sponsors
- ›The public
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