2026-01555 · Agency notice
Emergencies and the National Environmental Policy Act Guidance
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Current status
- Notice
- Issuing body / sponsor
- Council on Environmental Quality
A notice may request information or announce an agency action. It does not by itself establish a new legal requirement or an open comment period.
Latest action
Notice of availability.
Jan 27, 2026
Subject areas
Siting & Land Use
Policy mechanisms
No policy mechanisms are assigned.
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Quick summary
On January 21, 2026, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued guidance in a memorandum to the heads of Federal departments and agencies (agencies) to assist agencies with their compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) during emergencies.
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