Last week, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a notice for its final rule, titled “Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act.” The final rule has been published in the Federal Register.
CEQ’s final rule modernizes and clarifies the CEQ regulations to facilitate more efficient, effective and timely NEPA reviews by improving interagency coordination, promoting earlier public involvement, increasing transparency, and enhancing the participation of States, Tribes, and localities. The final rule will advance the original goals of the regulations to reduce paperwork, delays, and promote better decision-making.
The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) stands as the leading national voice for the environmental and mitigation banking industry in the United States. Formed to represent professionals and companies engaged in mitigation, conservation, and environmental credit markets, NEBA advocates for market-based solutions that deliver measurable, science-driven ecological outcomes. At its core, NEBA supports the
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The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) recently submitted formal comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed update to the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). These comments reflect NEBA’s continued commitment to regulatory clarity, consistency, and workable implementation for mitigation bankers, landowners, and project sponsors nationwide. In its submission,
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