This course provides essential training on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s interim final rule revising its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. Gain practical knowledge of the updated regulatory framework, learn the new department-wide procedures, and understand the consolidation of agency-specific rules. The course offers step-by-step guidance for determining NEPA applicability, preparing compliant documentation, and executing public involvement and interagency coordination—all vital for timely and lawful USDA project approvals.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Identify the key procedural requirements of the revised USDA NEPA regulations.
* Understand the process for determining NEPA applicability and the appropriate level of review.
* Apply the new procedures for categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements.
* Implement documentation, public involvement, and interagency coordination requirements.
* Recognize the legal and operational consequences of non-compliance with the interim final rule.
