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USDA/FS | RIN: 0596-AD31 | Publication ID: Fall 2017 |
Title: ●National Environmental Policy Act Procedures | |
Abstract:
The Agency proposes to reform its NEPA regulations (36 CFR 220) through this proposed rule, and will concurrently propose reforms to its internal NEPA directives FSM 1950 and FSH 1909.15. The proposed rule revises the NEPA process, including aspects of the analysis framework, scoping and public engagement, and determining significance. In addition, the proposed rule develops additional categorical exclusions. The Agency has identified reforms needed to achieve greater efficiency in its NEPA implementation including eliminating outdated requirements, clarifying existing concepts and requirements, and incorporating new concepts. |
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Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory | |
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 220 40 CFR 1500 | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Nicholas Diprofio Department of Agriculture Forest Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250 Phone:202 205-1082 Email: ndiprofio@fs.fed.us |