Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has filed a new policy under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that allows it to expand its project activities with reduced environmental reviews. This change uses provisions from the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and adopts existing exclusions from other federal agencies.
Key Facts
- DHS filed a new policy to expand its project roles under NEPA.
- The change allows for fewer environmental reviews for certain projects.
- This action is based on the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
- DHS is adopting categorical exclusions from agencies like NASA and the Department of Interior.
- These exclusions include activities like prescribed burning and maintenance of unmanned aircraft.
- DHS will assess each proposed action for any special circumstances.
- The policy change is designed to streamline project activities while ensuring they are similar to other agencies' actions.
