Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Regulations (Final)
Jul. 3, 2025
FHWA, FRA, and FTA are publishing this interim final rule (IFR) to modify the regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that apply to all three agencies to be consistent with the removal of regulations previously issued by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), the amendments to NEPA included in the section of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 known as the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023, and amendments regarding efficient environmental reviews included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. This rule will become effective immediately while the agencies seek comment on what further changes may be appropriate. This rule is effective 3 July 2025. Comments must be received on or before 4 August 2025. For further information contact for FHWA: Megan Cogburn, Office of Planning, Environment, and Reality; tele: 202-366-1366; email: Megan.Cogburn@dot.gov; for FRA: Lana Lau, Office of Environmental Program Management; tele: 202-923-5314; email: Lana.Lau@dot.gov; for FTA: Megan Blum, Office of Environmental Policy and Programs; tele: 202-809-4701; email: Megan.Blum@dot.gov (Federal Register 3 July 2025 [Final Rule] Pages 29426-29445)