# 2026-14685: TVA Gets Fast-Track NEPA Pass for New Parks and Boat Ramps

2026-14685, Order Adopting Categorical Exclusions From Tennessee Valley Authority Under the National Environmental Policy Act Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act, is a Federal Register notice from Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published 2026-07-21, effective 2026-08-17 (as of 2026-07-28).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-14685
- Title: Order Adopting Categorical Exclusions From Tennessee Valley Authority Under the National Environmental Policy Act Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 45806
- Published: 2026-07-21
- Effective: 2026-08-17
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-28

## In one line

TVA Gets Fast-Track NEPA Pass for New Parks and Boat Ramps

## Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission just approved two new shortcuts for the Tennessee Valley Authority to speed up projects that build recreation spots and public areas near water. These changes kick in on August 17, 2026, making it faster and easier to get things done without extra paperwork. This helps TVA and the public enjoy new outdoor spaces sooner, with no extra costs involved.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-14685 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/21/2026-14685/order-adopting-categorical-exclusions-from-tennessee-valley-authority-under-the-national)
- [2026-14685 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-21/pdf/2026-14685.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-14685 (as of 2026-07-28).