EPA adopted FWS' categorical exclusion for restoration activities of wetland, riparian, instream, and native habitats under NEPA to use in certain water grants and loan programs administered by the Agency. 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration amended and updated its regulations for implementing NEPA, and incorporated updates to its categorical exclusions. 

BLM finalized a rule to reduce the waste of natural gas from venting, flaring, and leaks during oil and gas production activities on federal and Indian leases and to ensure that, when federal or Indian gas is wasted, the public and Indian mineral owners are compensated for the wasted gas through royalty payments. 

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it will follow the First Responder Network Authority’s NEPA procedures on an interim basis with modifications to account for NTIA's internal organization and establish 30 new categorical exclusions in compliance with NEPA, CEQ regulations, and other related authorities. 

EPA adopted two categorical exclusions from DOE under NEPA for drop-off, collection, and transfer facilities for recyclable materials and for installation or relocation of machinery and equipment.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposed to hold offshore wind lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico for multiple lease areas using a multiple-factor bidding auction format.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized minor technical amendments to the test procedures for heavy-duty engines and vehicles regarding the certification procedures for fuel efficiency standards and related requirements. 

BLM announced its intent to revise the Bureau's policies and procedures for compliance with NEPA, various executive orders, and CEQ's NEPA implementing regulations by proposing to remove four administratively established categorical exclusions (CEs) and to incorporate two CEs established by Congress. 

EPA adopted DOE's categorical exclusion for methane gas recovery and utilization systems under NEPA. 

The Natural Resources Conservation Service gave notice that it intends to issue a series of revised conservation practice standards in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices.