Homeland Security Department
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) is notifying the public and documenting the adoption of thirty-five categorical exclusions (CEs) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This notice identifies the types of actions to which DHS will apply the CEs, the considerations that DHS will use in determining the applicability of the CEs, and the consultation between the agencies on the use of the CEs, including application of extraordinary circumstances.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions pursuant to Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4336c . SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) is notifying the public and documenting the adoption of thirty-five categorical exclusions (CEs) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This notice identifies the types of actions to which DHS will apply the CEs, the considerations that DHS will use in determining the applicability of the CEs, and the consultation between the agencies on the use of the CEs, including application of extraordinary circumstances. DATES: The adoption is effective August 26, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer DeHart Hass, Director, Environmental Planning Branch, by email at jennifer.hass@hq.dhs.gov or by telephone at (202) 834-4346. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background National Environmental Policy Act and Categorical Exclusions The National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347 , as amended ( printed page 55105) (NEPA), requires all Federal agencies to consider the environmental effects of their proposed actions as a part of agencies' decision-making processes. Congress enacted NEPA to encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between humans and the environment, recognizing the profound impact of human activity and the critical importance of restoring and maintain…
Citation: 91 FR 55104
