DHS Speeds Projects by Skipping Some Eco Reviews
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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Summary
The Department of Homeland Security just adopted 27 new shortcuts to speed up environmental reviews for certain projects. This means DHS can now quickly approve actions that don’t harm the environment, saving time and money. These changes affect anyone involved in DHS projects and start right away, making things smoother and faster for everyone.
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27 NEPA Shortcuts for DHS Projects
The Department of Homeland Security adopted 27 categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act to speed up environmental reviews for certain DHS projects. This lets DHS more quickly approve actions that it determines will not harm the environment, which can save time and money for people and businesses involved. The change takes effect immediately (starts right away).
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