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On June 13, 2019, the Agency proposed to reform its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations (36 CFR 220) through a proposed rule, and would subsequently propose reforms to its internal NEPA directives FSM 1950 and FSH 1909.15. The final rule will increase efficiency in the Agency’s environmental analysis and decision making while meeting NEPA’s requirements and fully honoring the Agency’s environmental stewardship responsibilities. The final rule, informed and improved by public comment, refines and clarifies existing elements of the Agency’s NEPA procedures and establishes new and revised categorical exclusions.