# CEQ Pilots Data Platform for NEPA Reviews

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are piloting live, machine-readable agency data in the Categorical Exclusion Explorer. The platform brings together more than 2,100 categorical exclusions from over 80 federal agencies to help agencies identify and adopt applicable exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The announcement describes a process-improvement pilot, not a solicitation, contract award, or funding opportunity.

- Contractors working on federally permitted projects can assess whether agency adoption of applicable categorical exclusions may affect environmental-review timelines for their work.
- The Explorer’s cross-agency data may help project teams identify relevant categorical exclusions; implementation and effects on review schedules depend on the agencies involved.
- The announcement provides no contract values, deadlines, or vendor opportunity to pursue.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

### Sources
- [CEQ Pilots Tech to Improve Interagency Coordination in Establishing, Adopting Categorical Exclusions under NEPA – The White House](https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/11/ceq-pilots-tech-to-improve-interagency-coordination-in-establishing-adopting-categorical-exclusions-under-nepa/) - White House Ceq