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Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 16, 2020

, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and other substantive statutes. … The final rule does not alter any substantive environmental law or regulation such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.

Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 25, 2025

of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7609. … Section 309 of the Clean Air Act directs the EPA Administrator to refer environmentally problematic actions to CEQ. 42 U.S.C. 7609.

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 20, 2022

Publication of the proposed rule initiated a 45-day public comment period that concluded on November 22, 2021. CEQ received approximately 94,458 written comments in response to the proposed rule. … the public comment period.

Other Requirements of NEPA

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 18, 2005

Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7609), and E.O. 11514 (Mar. 5, 1970, as amended by E.O. 11991, May 24, 1977). 2. … (c) Statements shall be filed with the EPA no earlier than they are also transmitted to commenting agencies and made available to the public.

Deadline for Agencies To Propose Updates to National Environmental Policy Act Procedures

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 29, 2021

First, this amendment is a rule “of agency organization, procedure, or practice” exempted from the Administrative Procedure Act's (APA's) notice and comment rulemaking procedures and the requirement that … CEQ invites comment on this rule's amendment of § 1507.3(b) to extend by 2 years the period of time Federal agencies have to propose implementing procedures that conform with the 2020 Rule, and CEQ's bases

Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 8, 2026

of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7609. … Section 309 of the Clean Air Act directs the EPA Administrator to refer environmentally problematic actions to CEQ. 42 U.S.C. 7609.

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2

Federal Register · Rule · May 1, 2024

CEQ also removes the references to E.O. 13807 and section 309 of the Clean Air Act consistent with the proposal. … Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7609. 1.

Final Guidance for Federal Departments and Agencies on the Appropriate Use of Mitigation and Monitoring and Clarifying the Appropriate Use of Mitigated Findings of No Significant Impact

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 21, 2011

All of these comments can be viewed online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/initiatives/nepa/comments. … NRC Committee on Mitigating Wetland Losses, “Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act” 2 (2001).

Final Guidance for Federal Departments and Agencies on Establishing, Applying, and Revising Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 6, 2010

Several verbal comments focused on the recommended seven year review period and suggested alternative review periods ranging from two to ten years. … Following the public comment period, the Federal agency must consider the comments received and consult again with CEQ to discuss substantive comments and how they will be addressed.

Revision of Freedom of Information Act Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 11, 2010

The OPEN Government Act of 2007 amended FOIA's existing time period provision by setting forth statutory provisions regarding when the time period commences and when and how often it can be “tolled,” or … CEQ has decided to provide a 60-day time period for submitting an appeal. One comment questions the justification for CEQ's adjustment of its fee schedule.

Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 21, 2025

Discussion of Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking On December 11, 2024, CEQ published a notice of proposed rulemaking for public comment. 8 The public comment period concluded on January … Two commenters provided input on the proposal during the public comment period.

Final Guidance on Improving the Process for Preparing Efficient and Timely Environmental Reviews Under the National Environmental Policy Act

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 12, 2012

Comments that raised policy or substantive concerns are grouped into thematic issues and addressed in the following sections of this notice. 3  National Enviromental Policy Act (NEPA) Draft Guidance … Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ).

Guidance Document Procedures

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 8, 2021

Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., and E.O. 13272 do not apply to this rulemaking because it is not subject to the notice and comment … period of at least 30 days; (i) This provision will not apply if the Council on Environmental Quality for good cause finds that notice and public comment is impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to

Office of Environmental Quality Management Fund

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 15, 2025

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. … List of Agencies and Persons Consulted: CEQ's NEPA staff reviewed and commented on this EA and this final rulemaking. 2.