Federal Register #NASA20260100

NASA Updates NEPA Implementation Procedures – Interim Final Rule and Request for Comment

NASA has released an interim final rule to update its implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). - Purpose: - Rescinds and repromulgates NASA's environmental quality regulations - Codifies recent statutory changes affecting NEPA procedures - Clarifies administrative processes for NASA action proponents and non-Federal project sponsors - Updates the list of categorical exclusions for NASA actions - Public Involvement: - Seeks public comment on the regulatory changes - Procurement Details: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - This is not a solicitation for goods or services, but a regulatory update

Description

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is rescinding and repromulgating its regulations related to environmental quality to update the regulations to codify changes to NEPA. This interim final rule aims to avoid confusion related to NASA's administrative process and provide procedural certainty for preparing environmental documents under NEPA. The rule updates NASA's list of existing categorical exclusions and clarifies environmental procedures. Comments on the rule are requested by July 31, 2026, and the rule becomes effective on August 17, 2026.

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