This course offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s newly consolidated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. Participants will learn how to apply the latest NEPA standards across all USDA subcomponents, implement categorical exclusions, complete environmental assessments and impact statements, and document compliance. The training clarifies regulatory obligations, documentation standards, and legal risks, ensuring environmental professionals and USDA contractors meet the latest federal requirements efficiently and accurately.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and scope of the revised USDA NEPA regulations.
* Identify key compliance obligations and procedural requirements.
* Apply the correct level of NEPA review to USDA actions.
* Implement categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements in accordance with the new rule.
* Prepare and manage NEPA documentation as required.
* Recognize the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance.
