USDAFinal Rule

National Environmental Policy Act; Technical Correction

EnvironmentAgriculture

Summary

The USDA is making a technical correction to how it follows the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires federal agencies to study environmental impacts before making decisions. This fix ensures the USDA properly evaluates how its actions affect the environment and keeps the public informed.

Key Points

  • 1The USDA is correcting procedures for how it assesses environmental impacts of its policies and programs
  • 2The change helps ensure the public has access to information about potential environmental effects before decisions are finalized
  • 3This is a 'technical correction,' meaning it fixes procedural mistakes rather than changing major policies
  • 4The rule affects USDA decisions on agriculture, forestry, rural development, and food programs
  • 5Federal agencies and the public will see clearer, more consistent environmental review processes from the USDA

Key Dates

Published

July 21, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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