Federal Register #2026-17904

Final Rule Revising National Environmental Policy Act Regulations

This final rule from the Transportation Department revises National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations for agencies including FHWA, FRA, and FTA. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) - Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory update, not a procurement opportunity. - No products or services are requested or being procured. - Key Details: - The rule updates NEPA regulations to reflect removal of CEQ regulations, amendments from the Fiscal Responsibility Act (BUILDER Act) of 2023, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, and a Supreme Court decision. - Addresses public comments from a 30-day comment period. - Includes minor technical changes. - Covers environmental impact statements, transportation grant programs, highways, mass transit, railroads, historic preservation, public lands, recreation areas, and reporting requirements. - No unique procurement requirements or technical specifications are present.

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) are finalizing an interim final rule that revises the implementing regulations of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. This revision accounts for the removal of Council on Environmental Quality regulations, amendments from the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, and a Supreme Court decision. The rule addresses public comments received during a 30-day comment period and includes minor technical changes. The regulation covers environmental impact statements, grant programs, highways, historic preservation, mass transportation, public lands, railroads, recreation areas, and reporting requirements.

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