0331-AA06 202310 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0331 Council on Environmental Quality CEQ National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change

On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13990, "Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis," to establish a national policy to empower our workers and communities; promote and protect our public health and the environment; and conserve our national treasures and monuments, places that secure our national memory. 86 FR 7037 (Jan. 25, 2021). Section 7(e) directs CEQ to review, revise, and update its 2016 "Final Guidance for Federal Departments and Agencies on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Effects of Climate Change in National Environmental Policy Act Reviews," 81 FR 51866 (Aug. 5, 2016), which CEQ previously had withdrawn, 82 FR 16576 (Apr. 5, 2017). CEQ’s interim guidance provides agencies with recommendations on how to properly assess the greenhouse gas emissions and climate change effects of their proposed actions pursuant to NEPA. CEQ is considering public comments on the interim guidance and intends to issue final guidance.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No None 42 U.S.C. 4321 42 U.S.C. 4331 42 U.S.C. 4332 42 U.S.C. 4333 42 U.S.C. 4334 42 U.S.C. 4335 42 U.S.C. 4336 42 U.S.C. 4336a 42 U.S.C. 4336b 42 U.S.C. 4336c 42 U.S.C. 4336e No Notice 01/09/2023 88 FR 1196 Notice 04/00/2024 No Federal No No No Amy Coyle B. Deputy General Counsel 0331 Council on Environmental Quality CEQ 202 395-5750 amy.b.coyle@ceq.eop.gov 730 Jackson Place NW, Washington DC 20503