The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released new guidance — Engineer Circular 37-1-141: Operations in Lapse of Appropriations — outlining how the agency will function during the government shutdown.
Under this directive, only activities deemed essential to protect life, property, or national security will continue with minimal staffing.
For mitigation bankers, consultants, and permit applicants, this means regulatory reviews, credit releases, and permit decisions may be temporarily delayed until Congress enacts new appropriations or a continuing resolution.
NEBA encourages members to stay informed, maintain open communication with district staff, and plan for potential processing delays.
If you work in mitigation banking, ecological restoration, or ecosystem markets, there’s one event you can’t afford to miss this fall: 2026 NEBA Annual DC Fly-InSeptember 15–17 in Washington, DC Hosted by the National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA), this annual event brings industry leaders face-to-face with federal policymakers to influence environmental legislation and regulation that directly impact
Read MoreThe National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) is pleased to announce the proposed Board of Directors slate that will be presented to members for election during the Annual Membership Meeting on September 16, 2026, as part of the NEBA Annual DC Fly-In in Washington, D.C.The proposed slate is:JEFF OYEN, ChairKEVIN MORAN, Vice-ChairKENNETH JESENSKY, Secretary/TreasurerROBERT SPOTH, Board
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