Extension of public comment period (December 2023)

On November 16, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of proposed rulemaking proposing (88 FR 78681) to amend its implementing procedures (regulations) governing compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). DOE requested public comments by January 2, 2024. DOE is now extending the comment period until January 16, 2024, to allow the public additional review and submission time for any comments on the proposed changes.

For more information, see DOE NEPA Categorical Exclusion Rulemaking (2024).