Council on Environmental Quality Substantially Rewrites National Environmental Policy Act Regulations

Environmental attorneys Rafe Peterson, Alexandra Ward and Jason Hill co-authored an article featured in The Journal of Federal Agency Action discussing the comprehensive overhaul of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued on May 1, 2024. They detail how these regulations, the second part in a multiphase process, aim to enhance efficiency, ensure thorough public engagement and promote scientifically grounded decision-making. Additionally, they highlight significant expansions in the scope of NEPA reviews, including considerations of environmental justice and climate change impacts, which may complicate compliance and litigation.

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