Federal Register #DHS-2026-0166

DHS Adoption of Five Categorical Exclusions under NEPA and Credentialing Approval

This notice announces the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) adoption of five categorical exclusions (CEs) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as the approval of The Evaluation Company as a credentialing organization for health care workers seeking immigration certification. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Office of the Secretary - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action. - No products or services are being requested or procured. - Key Policy Actions: - Adoption of five categorical exclusions (CEs) originally established by: - Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service) - Department of Agriculture (Farm Service Agency) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - CEs cover: - Minor dam safety construction - Prescribed burning for habitat improvement - Ground disturbance actions (e.g., bridges, dams, excavation, wetland restoration) - Routine maintenance, repair, and operation of transportation systems (including unmanned aircraft systems) - DHS will apply these CEs to streamline environmental review processes, with consideration for extraordinary circumstances requiring further analysis. - Approval of The Evaluation Company as a credentialing organization for health care workers (registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses) seeking immigration to the U.S. - No unique procurement requirements; this is a policy and credentialing notice, not a solicitation.

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces the adoption of five categorical exclusions (CEs) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These CEs, originally established by other federal agencies such as the Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, and NASA, cover various activities including dam safety construction, prescribed burning for habitat improvement, ground disturbance actions, and routine maintenance and operation of transportation systems. DHS will apply these CEs to streamline environmental review processes for similar actions, while considering extraordinary circumstances that may require further analysis.

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