Regulatory
Emergencies and the National Environmental Policy Act Guidance
Issued by Council on Environmental Quality
What the record says
On January 21, 2026, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued guidance in a memorandum to the heads of Federal departments and agencies (agencies) to assist agencies with their compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) during emergencies.
This is a factual description of what was issued or decided, not an assessment of it.