Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures
Summary
The Department of Energy is updating how it follows the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires federal agencies to study and consider environmental impacts before making major decisions. This change affects how quickly and thoroughly the DOE reviews projects like power plants and energy facilities to protect the environment.
Key Points
- 1The DOE is revising its procedures for environmental reviews that currently apply to energy projects, facilities, and federal actions
- 2These changes could affect how long it takes to approve or deny energy projects, potentially speeding up or changing the review process
- 3The public has until August 5, 2025 to submit comments on these proposed changes before they become final
- 4The revision impacts energy companies, environmental groups, and communities affected by DOE-related projects who rely on thorough environmental assessments
- 5This rule change is one of several recent government updates to how federal agencies implement environmental protections
Key Dates
July 3, 2025
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