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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA Rural Development Programs Extending Implementation of USDA NEPA Regulations for Determining Compliance

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced it will fully implement 7 CFR 1b, issued on July 3, 2025, to determine compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) after final rulemaking is complete.

STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA Rural Development Programs Extending Implementation of USDA NEPA Regulations for Determining Compliance

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced it will fully implement 7 CFR 1b, issued on July 3, 2025, to determine compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) after final rulemaking is complete.