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42 U.S.C. 4336c: Adoption of categorical exclusionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 55-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
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§4336c. Adoption of categorical exclusions

An agency may adopt a categorical exclusion listed in another agency’s NEPA procedures for a category of proposed agency actions for which the categorical exclusion was established consistent with this paragraph. The agency shall⁠—

(1)  identify the categorical exclusion listed in another agency’s NEPA procedures that covers a category of proposed actions or related actions;

(2)  consult with the agency that established the categorical exclusion to ensure that the proposed adoption of the categorical exclusion to a category of actions is appropriate;

(3)  identify to the public the categorical exclusion that the agency plans to use for its proposed actions; and

(4)  document adoption of the categorical exclusion.

( Pub. L. 91–190, title I, § 109 , as added Pub. L. 118–5, div. C, title III, § 321(b) , June 3, 2023 , 137 Stat. 43 .)