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42 U.S.C. §§ 4321–4347 — National Environmental Policy Act

§4336c. Adoption of categorical exclusions

42 U.S.C. §§ 4321–4347 — National Environmental Policy Act · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · United States

An agency may adopt a categorical exclusion listed in another agency's NEPA procedures for a category of proposed agency actions for which the categorical exclusion was established consistent with this paragraph. The agency shall—

(1) identify the categorical exclusion listed in another agency's NEPA procedures that covers a category of proposed actions or related actions;

(2) consult with the agency that established the categorical exclusion to ensure that the proposed adoption of the categorical exclusion to a category of actions is appropriate;

(3) identify to the public the categorical exclusion that the agency plans to use for its proposed actions; and

(4) document adoption of the categorical exclusion.

(Pub. L. 91–190, title I, §109, as added Pub. L. 118–5, div. C, title III, §321(b), June 3, 2023, 137 Stat. 43.)

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▸ Contents — 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321–4347 — National Environmental Policy Act
42 U.S.C. §§ 4321–4347 — National Environmental Policy Act
  1. ▸ 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321–4347 — National Environmental Policy Act
    Overview
    1. §4321. Congressional declaration of purpose
    2. §4331. Congressional declaration of national environmental pol…
    3. §4332. Cooperation of agencies; reports; availability of infor…
    4. §4332a. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, §1304(j)(2)…
    5. §4333. Conformity of administrative procedures to national env…
    6. §4334. Other statutory obligations of agencies
    7. §4335. Efforts supplemental to existing authorizations
    8. §4336. Procedure for determination of level of review
    9. §4336a. Timely and unified Federal reviews
    10. §4336b. Programmatic environmental document
    11. §4336c. Adoption of categorical exclusions
    12. §4336d. E-NEPA
    13. §4336e. Definitions
    14. §4336f. Project sponsor opt-in fees for environmental reviews
    15. §4341. Omitted
    16. §4342. Establishment; membership; Chairman; appointments
    17. §4343. Employment of personnel, experts and consultants
    18. §4344. Duties and functions
    19. §4345. Consultation with Citizens' Advisory Committee on Envir…
    20. §4346. Tenure and compensation of members
    21. §4346a. Travel reimbursement by private organizations and Fede…
    22. §4346b. Expenditures in support of international activities
    23. §4347. Authorization of appropriations
    24. §§4361, 4361a. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title II, §2021(k)(1)…
    25. §4370m–1. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
    26. §4370m–2. Permitting process improvement
    27. §4370m–3. Interstate compacts
    28. §4370m–4. Coordination of required reviews
    29. §4370m–5. Delegated State permitting programs
    30. §4370m–6. Litigation, judicial review, and savings provision
    31. §4370m–7. Reports
    32. §4370m–8. Funding for governance, oversight, and processing of…
    33. §4370m–9. Application
    34. §4370m–10. GAO report
    35. §4370m–11. Savings provision

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