# 38 CFR § 26.20: Purpose of this subpart

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.20

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 CFR § 26.20
- **Heading:** Purpose of this subpart
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 38—Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS > PART 26—NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES > Subpart B—NEPA Process for VA Actions

## Text

This subpart outlines the requirements and process for NEPA compliance to inform VA decision-making. Section 26.21 provides context by explaining how VA will integrate NEPA with VA planning. Remaining §§ 26.22 through 26.73 lay out NEPA analysis options and NEPA implementation methods specific to those options.

## Nearby sections

- [38 CFR § 26.0 § 26.0 Purpose of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.0.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.10 § 26.10 Purpose of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.10.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.11 § 26.11 Applicability and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.11.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.12 § 26.12 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.12.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.13 § 26.13 Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.13.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.14 § 26.14 Environmental practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.14.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.20 § 26.20 Purpose of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.20.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.21 § 26.21 Integrating NEPA with VA planning.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.21.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.22 § 26.22 Determining the appropriate level of NEPA review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.22.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.30 § 26.30 Categorical exclusions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.30.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.31 § 26.31 Adoption and application of CATEXs from another agency's NEPA procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.31.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.32 § 26.32 List of VA categorical exclusions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.32.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.40 § 26.40 Requirements for EAs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.40.md)
- [38 CFR § 26.41 § 26.41 Requirements for EISs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.41.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-26.20. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.